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OF  PRIKC^ 
AHRAN( 


PSALMS, 

HYMNS,    and  SPIRITUAL  SONGS 

of  the 
REV.  ISAAC  WATTS,  D.  D. 

TO  WHICH  ARE  ADDED, 

INDEXES, 

VERT  MUCH  ENLARGED  AND  IMPROVED, 

To  facilitate  the  use  «f  the  whole  in  finding  Psalms 
Hymns  suited  to  particular  subjects  or  occasions. 

By  JAMES  M.  WINCHELL,  A.  M. 
Pastor  of  the  First  Baptist  Church  in  Boston, 

************ 


BOSTON; 

f,         S?riatpd  and  sold  by  James  Loring,  No.  2,  CornhiH^ 
fj  1818.   • 


District  of  Massachusetts,  to  wit  : 

DISTRICT  CLEKK'S  OFFICE. 


*  *  *  BK  IT  REMEMBERED,  that  on  the  six- 
«  L.  S.  »  teenthday  of  November,  A.  D.  1818,  and  in 
****»»,  the  forty-third  year  of  the  Independence  of 
the  United  States  of  America,  .1 A  MES  M.  VVTNCMELL, 
of  the  said  District,  has  deposited  in  this  Office  the  titlt: 
of  a  Book,  the  right  whereof  he  claims  as  proprietor, 
in  the  words  following,  to  wit : 

"  An  Arrangement  of  the  Psalms,  Hymns,  and  Spir- 
itual Songs  of  the  Rev.  Isaac  Watts,  1).  1).  To  which 
an-  added.  Indexes,  very  much  enlarged  and  improved, 
to  facilitate  the  use  of  the  whole  in  finding  Psalms  or 
Hymns  suited  to  particular  subjects  or  occasions.  Bv 
.(AMES  M.  WINCHELL,  A.M.  Pastor  of  the  First 
Baptist  Church,  in  Boston." 

En  conformity  to  the  act  of  the  Congress  of  the  United 
States,  entitled,  "An  Act  for  the  Encouragement  of 
Learning,  by  securing  the  Copies  of  Maps.  Charts  and 
Books,  to  the  Authors  and  Proprietors  of  such  Copies, 
during  the  times  therein  mentioned  :w  and  also  to  an 
Act  entitled,  u  An  Act  supplementary  to  an  Act,  en- 
tnledj  An  Act  for  the  Encouragement  of  Learning,  by 
seeming  the  Copies  of  Maps,  Charts  and  Books,  to  the 
Authors  and  Proprietors  of  such  Copies,  during  the 
times  tin  rein  mentioned;  and  extending  the  benefits 
thereof  to  the  Arts  of  Designing,  Engraving  and  Etch- 
ing Historical,  and  other  Prints." 

JNO.  W.  DAVIS,  Clerk  of  t fie') 
District  of  Massachutettt'X 


;  p/HO  use 


GENERAL   DIRECTIONS  TO  THOSE 
*  THIS   ARRANGEMENT. 


The  first  number,  is  the  cumber  of  the  Arrangement, 
opposite  to  which  is  the  number  of  the  Psalm  or 
Hvinn  in  the  common  edition  of  Watts.    Thus, 

169  of  the  Arrangement,  is  the  169  page ;  and  the 
94th.  Hymn  2d.  Book  C.  M.  in  Watts.  St.  Ann's,  and 
Abridge,  the  names  of  tunes  in  which  it  may  be  sung. 
The  sharp  ^  is  added  to  denote  the  key,  and  to  assist 
in  the  selection  of  other  appropriate  tunes. 

A  Psalm  or  Hymn  suited  to  a  particular  subject- 
may  be  found 

1.  By  the  table  of  the  first  lines,  if  the  first  line  be 
recollected,  the  number  opposite  to  each  Psalm  and 
Hymn  referring  to  the  numb-r  of  the  Arrangement. 

2.  By  the  table  of  numbers  following,  it  the  num- 
ber of  the  Psalm  or  Hymn  in  the  common  editions  be 
recollected.    Thus, 

The  84  Psalm  1st.  Part  L.  M.  is  402  of  the  Arrang, 
The  25  Hymn  1st.  Eook  is  158  of  the  Arrrange. 

3.  By  referring  to  the  Index  of  Subjects,  or  the  Syl- 
labus of  the  Arrangement,  when  neither  the  number 
nor  the  first  line  is  recollected. 

The  numbers  in  the  index-  of  scriptures,  refer  to  the 
Psalms  and  Hymns  in  the  Arrangement,  founded  upon 
the  passages  to  which  they  are  opposite.  Thus,  Gen- 
esis 1st. 58,  that  is  page  58  of  the  Arrangement  con- 
tains the  Hymn  founded  on  that  passage  of  scripture. 

The  Psalms  and  Hymns  on  the  "  Perfections  of 
God,"  on  the  "Doctrines  of  the  Gospel,"  and  on  the 
*'  Graces  of  the  Holy  Spirit,"  follow  the  alphabetical 
order  of  the  subjects  on  which  they  are  written. 


Particular  Directions  to  Ministers  and  others  who  take 
the  lead  in  public  or  family  Worship. 

1.  In  giving  out  a  Psalm  or  Hymn  where  the  ar- 
rangement is  used  exclusively,  it  will  be  ntccessary  to 
mention  the  number  of  the  Arrangement  only. 

2.  Where  the  common  editions  of  Watts  are  princi- 
pally used,  the  number  of  the  Arrangement  may  be 
emitted. 

3.  Where  the  Arrangement  and  the  common  editions 
are  used  promiscuously,  it  will  be  necessary  to  mention 
the  numbers  of  both  in  the  following  order. 

139th.  Psalm  first  Part.  L.M.  being  the  40th.  of  the  Arr. 
35th.   Hymn  2d.  Book.  C.  M.  218th.  of  the  Arrange. 

.  By  a  careful  observance  of  the  above  directions,  a'* 
confusion  or  inconvenience  in  the  use  of  this  Arrang 

raent  will  be  avoided. 


ADVERTISEMENT. 


tC/*  It  may  be  due  to  those  who  subscribed  for  tm 
Arrangement  of  the  Psalms  and  Hymns  of  Dr.  Watts 
in  the  duodecimo  form  -with  double  columns,  to  state, 
that  the  type  -was  procured  by  the  printer  with  the 
express  view  of  issuing  the  edition  in  that  form,  but 
it  was  found  on  experiment  to  make  too  wide  a  page. 
A  new  fount  was  therefore  immediately  ordered,  and 
in  the  mean  time  an  edition  has  been  struck  off'  in  tlie 
present  fornu  The  other,  with  dquble  columns,  will  be 
issued  as  soon  as  possible. 


PREFACE, 


******** 


^HE  Psalms  and  Hymns  of  the  Rev, 
Dr.  Watts  are  so  generally  esteem- 
ed and  so  extensively  circulated,  that  any 
apology  is  deemed  unnecessary  for  this 
attempt  to  facilitate  the  use  of  them. 
Owing  to  their  promiscuous  position  in  thij 
common  editions,  and  also  to  the  extreme 
deficiency  of  the  Indexes,  the  use  of  then* 
has.  long  been  attended  with  many  incon- 
veniences, especially  to  those  leading  in 
public  worship.  These  inconveniences 
have  suggested  to  many  persons,  the  pro- 
priety of  an  arrangement  of  the  whole,, 
into  distinct  sections  or  chapters,  accord- 
ing to  the  different  subjects  of  which  thev^ 
treat,  interspersing  the  Psalms  and  Hymns 
in  one  book.  Such  an  arrangement  was 
successfully  attempted,  some  years  since, 
by  the  Rev.  Dr.  Rippon,  of  London  ; 
which  met  with  so  great  encouragement, 
as  to  require  four  editions  in  the  short 
space  of  four  years.  From  his  labours,  it 
is  just  to  acknowledge,  much  assistance 
has  been  derived  in  preparing  this  Amer- 
ican edition. 

Dr.  Watts,  himself,  seems  to  have 
justified  the  principle  of  an  arrangement, 
by  following  it  in  several  instances.  He 
has  judiciously  placed  together  in  one 
book,  the  Hymns  on  the  Lord's  Supper  ; 
the  advantage  of  which,  is  repeatedly  ex- 
perienced at  the  administration  of  that 
ordinance.  He  has  also  placed  together 
the  Hymns,  on  Solomon's  Songs ;  the 
songs  to  the  Blessed  Trinity;  and  the 
Hosannas  to  Christ.  But,  if  there  be  any 
advantage  in  having  these  Hymns  ar- 
ranged under  their  respective  heads,  still 
greater  advantage,  it  is  thought,  must  be 
I A 1 


VI  PREFACE. 

derived  from  having  the  whole  thus  ar- 
ranged. 

It  is  even  conjectured,  by  many,  that 
Dr.  Watts  would  have  followed  tiiis 
plan  throughout,  had  it  early  enough  oc- 
cured  to  him,  and  had  he  published  the 
several  parts  of  his  book  at  the  same  time. 
*'  For,"  as  Dr.  Kippon  has  justly  observ- 
ed, "  to  have  been  consistent  with  himself, 
4ie  should  have  distributed  the  whole  work 
into  sections,  or  none  of  it ;  but  by  setting 
the  ex  -mple  in  several  chapters,  it  is  pre- 
sumed he  has  sanctioned  the  analysis  of 
every  part  of  the  work." 

V^  ith  regard  to  the  interspersion  of  the 
Psalms  among  the  Hymns,  it  is  only  ne- 
cessary to  observe,  that  this  has  been  done 
already,  to  a  considerable  extent,  by  Dr. 
•Watts  himself.  It  will  be  perceived  by 
any  one,  who  will  consult  the  titles  of  the 
first  and  second  books  of  H?  mns,  that 
there  are,  among  them,  more  pieces  com- 
posed from  the  Book  of  Psalms,  than 
there  are,  either  from  the  Gospel  of 
Matthew,  Mark,  Luke  or  John,  or  from 
the  important  epistle  to  the  Hebrews. 
The  interspersion,  therefore,  of  the  whole, 
cannot  be  considered  a  just  cause  of  com- 
plaint; especially,  when  the  use  of  the 
whole  is  thereby  made  easy  :  for,  by  a 
glance  of  the  eye',  all  the  Psalms  or  Hymns 
on  a  particular  subject  may  be  immediate- 
ly perceived. 

It  may  not  be  improper  to  observe 
here,  that  great  care  has  been  taken  to 
preserve  the  Psalms  and  Hymns  of  Dr. 
Watts  entire;  at  the  same  time,  by  a 
careful  comparison  of  the  best  editions 
both  European  and  American,  not  a  few 
of  the  typographical  errors,  and  other 
alterations,  which  have  been  ace  amulating 
for  years,  have  been  corrected. 


PREFACE,  Vit 

It  ought  also  to  be  distinctly  noticed,  that 
the  number  of  each  Psalm  and  Hymn  hi 
the  common  editions,  is  preserved  in  a 
conspicuous  place,  in  this  ;  so  that,  by  re- 
ferring to  the  Directions,  and  the  Tables 
of  Numbers  which  follow  this  Preface,  no 
inconvenience  will  be  occasioned  bv  the 
promiscuous  use  of  this  with  the  old  edi- 
tions of  Watts. 

The  tunes  named  over  each  Psalm  and 
Hymn,  are  such  as  have  received  the  ap- 
probation of  some  of  the  best  judges  of 
musick.  for  the  selection  of  them,  the 
subscriber  acknowledges  himself  chiefly 
indebted  to  Mr.  Jonathan  Huntington,  a 
teacher  of  musick,  who  cheerfully  under- 
took the  task,  at  the  request  of  the  Stand- 
ing Committee  of  the  Handel  and  Haydn 
Society  in  this  town. 

The  advantages,  wThich  Ministers  and 
private  Christians  may  derive  from 
this  Arrangement  ;  and  especially,  from 
the  enlarged  Indexes  both  of  subjects  and 
scriptures,  which  are  attached  to  it,  will, 
it  is  thought,  best  recommend  it.  It  is 
not  presumed  to  be  perfect,  though  it  is 
hoped  no  errors  of  magnitude  have  crept 
into  it  Such  as  it  is,  it  is  humbly  com- 
mended to  the  candour  of  an  enlightened 
Christian  publick ;  and  especially  to  the 
blessing  of  Him,  who  is  "  fearful  in  prais- 
es," with  a  fervent  desire  that  it  may  be 
instrumental  in  promoting  the  interests  of 
piety  and  the  cause  of  sacred  devotion. 

JAMES  M.  WINCHELL. 

Boston,  November,  1818. 


21 


' 


TABLE  OF  THE  PSALMS. 


N«te — 1.  The  Hymns  nnd  Psalms  may  be  found  ai 
usual,  by  the  Index  of  first  hues. 

2.  This  Table  raves  the  numerical  order  of  the  form- 
er Editions,  and  the  corresponding  Numbers  in  the  Ai- 
Ktn  eminent. 
Thus,   1st.  Psalm,  CM.  is  330,  that    is, 
380  of  the  Arrangement; 
2d.  Psalm,  S.  >I.  is  146  of  ditto. 


10 

11 

12 


4  1 

2 

IS    - 


-  CM. 
S.  M. 
L.  M. 

-  S.  M. 
CM. 
L.  M. 

-  C  M. 
L.  M. 

-  L.M. 
CM. 

-  CM. 

-  CM. 
L.  M. 

-  CM. 

-  S.  M. 
CM. 

lpt.L.  M. 
2  L.M. 

1  CM. 

2  CM. 

-  CM. 

-  L.M. 

-  L.M. 
CM. 

-  L.M. 
CM. 
CM. 
CM. 
CM. 
L.M. 


380  16 

373 
3/7 
145 
147 
127 
281 
549 
362 
555 
413 
600 
599 
342 

54 
134 
564 
190 
647 

74 
573 
334 
575 
574 
357 
3  5 
182 
468 
450 
451 


17 


13 


19 


50 
22 


'4  - 


25 


lptL.M. 

2'  L.M. 
3  L.M. 

1  CM. 

2  CM. 

L.  M. 
L.M. 
L.M. 
L.M. 
CM. 
CM. 
S.M. 
S.M. 
L.M. 
P.M. 
L.M. 
C  M. 
L.M. 
CM. 
CM. 
L.M. 
L.M. 

c:  m. 

S.M. 
CM. 
L.M. 
S.M. 
S.M. 
S  M. 


239 
122 
641 
344 
123 
385 
386 
366 
320 
284 
584 
585 
414 
415 
95 
96 
577 
592 
137 
120 
138 
139 
165 
166 
167 
452 
128 
328 
289 

35.: 


A  TABLE  OF  THE  PSALMS. 


Id 

- 

L.  M. 

27 

lptCM. 

2 

CM. 

29 

_ 

L.M. 

30 

1 

L.M. 

2 

L.M. 

.51 

1 

CM. 

32 

2 

CM. 
S.  M. 
CM. 

1 

L.M. 

2 

L.M. 

33 

1 

CM. 

2 

CM. 

I 

P.M. 

2 

P.  M. 

34 

1 

L.M. 

2 

L.M. 

1 

CM. 

2 

CM. 

35 

1 

CM. 

2 

CM. 

36 

L.M. 
CM. 
S.M. 

37 

1 

CM. 

2 

CM. 

3 

CM. 

38 

- 

CM. 

39 

1 

CM. 

2 

CM. 

3 

CM. 

40 

1 

CM. 

2 

CM. 
L.M. 

41 

- 

L.  M. 

42 

1 

CM. 

2 

L.M. 

44 

- 

C  M. 

45 

- 

S.  M. 

CM. 

1 

L.M. 

2 

L.M. 

391 j  46 

407 
408  j  47 


49 


50 


562 
604 
603 
605 
347 
205 
206 
2G8 
207 
60 


61  51 
1 

484 
565 
455 
566 
467 
303 
75 


48  1 


06 

55 

55 

57 


382  j  60 

291  61 

381  I  62 

360  63 

306 

613 

596 

367 

162 

163" 

292 

278 

279 

464 

457 

491 

492 

456 


66 

67 
68 


65     1 


lptL.  M. 
2  L.M. 
-  CM. 

S.  M. 

S.M. 

CM. 

CM. 

L.M. 

CM. 

CM. 

CM. 

L.M. 

P.  M. 

P.M. 

L.M. 

L.  M. 

L.M. 

C  M. 

CM. 

CM. 

C  M. 

S.  M. 

CM. 

L.  M. 

P.M. 

CM. 

S.  M. 

L.M. 

CM. 

CM. 

L.M. 

S.  M. 

L.M. 

L.M. 

CM. 

CM. 

CM. 

CM. 

CM. 

CM.  • 

L.M. 

L.M. 

L.M. 


417 
418 
410 

SI 
409 
559 
558 

52 
486 
581 

55 
130 

7Q 


A   TABLE   OF  THE   PSALMS. 


69 

lptC.M. 

-  US 

Last  Part 

P.M. 

-  640 

2 

CM. 

-  119 

90 

- 

L.M. 

-  618 

3 

CM. 

-  229 

lptC  M. 

-  616 

1 

L.M. 

-  117 

2 

CM. 

-  570 

2 

L.M. 

-  116 

3 

CM. 

-  374 

71 

1 

CM. 

-  571 

S.M. 

-  617 

2 

CM. 

-  200 

91 

- 

L.M 

-  601 

3 

CM. 

-  572 

CM. 

-  602 

72 

1 

L.M. 

-  489 

92 

1 

L.M. 

-  420 

2 

L.M. 

-  490 

2 

L.M. 

-  459 

73 

1 

CM. 

-  73 

93 

- 

L.M. 

-   9 

2 

CM. 

-  168 

1 

P.M. 

-  10 

L.M. 

-  434 

2 

P.M. 

-  11 

S.  M. 

-  72 

94 

1 

CM. 

-  383 

74 

- 

C  M. 

-   465 

2 

CM. 

-  343 

75 

- 

L.M. 

-  591 

95 

- 

CM. 

-  425 

76 

- 

CM. 

-  588 

S.M. 

-  426 

77 

1 

CM. 

-  280 

L.M. 

-  427 

2 

CM. 

-  446 

96 

- 

CM, 

-  Ill 

78 

1 

CM. 

-  82 

P.M. 

-  660 

2 

CM. 

-  438 

97 

1 

L.M. 

-  645 

3 

CM. 

-  439 

2 

L.M. 

-  106 

L.M. 

-  441 

3 

L.M. 

-  213 

80 

- 

L.M. 

-  463 

CM. 

-  112 

81 

- 

S.  M. 

-  437 

98 

1 

CM. 

-  251 

82 

. 

L.  M. 

-  594 

2 

CM. 

-  110 

83 

- 

S.M. 

-  466 

99 

1 

S.  M. 

-  141 

84 

1 

L.M. 

-  402 

2 

S.M. 

-  26 

2 

L  M. 

-  403 

100 

1 

L.M. 

-  83 

CM. 

-  404 

2 

L.M. 

-  84 

P.M. 

-  405 

101 

- 

L.M. 

-  590 

B5 

1 

L.M. 

-  363 

CM. 

-  392 

2 

L.M. 

-  227 

102 

1 

CM. 

-  595 

86 

- 

CM. 

-  87 

2 

CM. 

-  488 

87 

- 

L.M. 

-  458 

L.M. 

-  619 

29 

1 

L.M. 

-  173 

103 

1 

L.M. 

-  17 

1 

CM. 

-  15 

2 

L.M. 

-  38 

2 

CM. 

-  51 

1 

S.  M. 

-  39 

3 

C  M. 

-   243 

2 

S.  M. 

-   4 

4 

CM. 

-  140 

3 

S.  M. 

-  90 

5 

CM. 

-  174 

104 

- 

L.M. 

-  62 

g 

L.M. 

-  639 

105 

- 

CM. 

-  436 

A   TABLE   OF   THE   PSALMS. 


XI 


106  -  L.  M. 

-  487 

119  10 

CM. 

-  264 

S.  M. 

-  442 

11 

CM. 

-  233 

107  lptL.M. 

-  449 

12 

CM. 

-  359 

2  L.M. 

-  361 

13 

CM. 

-  277 

3  L.M. 

-  440 

14 

CM 

-  597 

4  L.M. 

-  69 

15 

CM. 

-  333 

CM. 

-  70 

16 

CM. 

-  358 

Last  Part  £,.  M. 

-  582 

17 

L.M 

-  341 

109  -   CM. 

-  304 

Last  Part  L.M. 

-  598 

110  1  L.M. 

-  493 

120  - 

C  M. 

-  345 

2    L.M. 

-  494 

121  - 

LM. 

-  63 

CM. 

-  495 

CM 

-  64 

ill  1  CM. 

-  56 

H.M. 

-  65 

2  CM. 

-  43 

122  - 

CM. 

-   598 

112  -  P.M. 

-  293 

P.M 

-  399 

L.M. 

-  294 

123  - 

CM. 

-  313 

CM. 

-  29o 

124  - 

L  M. 

-  5S6 

113  -  P.M. 

-  34 

125  - 

C  M. 

-   210 

L.M. 

-  35 

S.  M. 

-  211 

114  -  L.  M. 

-  447 

126  - 

L.M. 

-  483 

115  -  L.M 

-  48 

CM. 

-  482 

P.M. 

-  50 

127  - 

L.  M. 

-  393 

116  1  CM. 

-  606 

CM. 

-  594 

2,  CM. 

-  411 

128  - 

CM. 

-  395 

117  -  CM. 

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FIRST  LIVES. 


The  figures   express   the  Ku:nher  of  the  Hymns 
Psalms,  as  they  arc  now  arranged. 

ADORE  and   tremble  for   our   God 

Alas  !  and   did  my  Saviour    bleed    . 
All   glory   to   thy    wondrous   name   . 
All   mortal  vanities  be   ^on« 
AH   ye  that  love  the  Lord  rejoice    . 
Almighty  Ruler  of  the  skits 
Amidst  thy  wrath  remember  lore     . 
Among  tLr   assemblies  of  the  great 
Among  tin'  princes  earthly  grids 
And  ur.-  we  wretches  yet  alive    .        «. 
And  must  this  body  die 
And  now  the  scales  have  left  mine  eyes 
And  will   the   God   of  grace 
Are  all  the  foes   of  Sion  fi.ols    . 
An-  sinners  now  so  senseless  grown 
Arise  my  gracious  God 
Arise  my  soul  my  joyful  powers 
As  new-born  babes  desire  the  breast 
At  thy  command,  our  dearest  Lord 
Attend,  while  God's  exalted  Son 
Awake  my  heart,  arise,   my  toi:gue 
Awake  our  sou  is,  away  our  fears 
Awake  ye  saints  to  praise  your  King 
Away  from  every  mortal  ease    •       « 

Backward  with  humble  shame  we  look 
Begin  my  tongue  some  h  aveniy  theme 
BthoUl  how  sinners  disagree 
Behold  the  blind  their  sight  receive 
Behod  the    glorias  of  the  Lamb 
Behold   the  grace  appears    .        . 
Behoid  the  lofty  sky    , 
Behold  the  lore,   the  generous  love 
Behold  the  morn  big  sun 
(    Behold  the  potter  and  the  clay 
Behold  the  rose  of  Sharon   here 
Behold  the  sure  foundation  stone 
Behold  the  woman's  promis'd  seed 
Behold  the  wretch  whose  lust   and 
Behold  thy  waiting    servant,  Lord 
Behold  what  wondrous  grace 
Bless,  O  mv  soui,  the   Jiving  God 
Bless  d  are  the  humble  souls  that  see 
Bltst  are  the  sons  of  peace       .       . 


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Blest  are  the  souls  that  hear  and  know 
Bless'd  are  the  ubdefiTd  in  heart     . 
Bless'd  be  the  everlasting  God 
Bless'd  be  the  Father  and  his  love   . 
Bless'd  is  the  man,  forever  blest        .        . 
Bless'd  is  the  man  who  shuns  the  place 
Bless'd  is  the  man  whose  bowels  move 
Bless'd  is  the  nation  where  the  Lord 
Bless'd  morning ! .  whose  young  dawning  rays 
Bless'd  with  the  joys  of  innocence    . 
Blood  has  a  voice  "to  pierce  the  skies     . 
Bright  King  of  glory,  dreadful  God 
Broad  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death 
Bury'd  in  shadows  of  the  night 
But  few  amons-  the  carnal  wise 


Can  creatures  to  perfection  find 
Children  in   vears  and  knowledge  young 
Christ  and  his  cross  is  all  our  theme 
Come  all  harmonious  tongues    . 
Come  children  learn  to  fear  the  Lord 
Come,  dearest  Lord,  descend  and  dwell 


Come,  happy  souls,  approach   your  God 
Come  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  dove    . 
Come  let   our  voices  join   to  raise    . 
Come  let  us  join  a  joyful  tune 
Come  let  us  join  our  cheerful    songs 
Come  let  us  lift  our  joyful  eyes 
Come  let  us  lift  our  voices  high 
Come,  sound  his  praise  abroad 
Come,  we  that  love  the  Lord 
Consider  all  my  sorrows,  Lord 

Daughters  of  Zion,  come,  behold     .       . 
David  rejoie'd  in  God  his  strengdi 
Dear  Lord,  behold  our  sore  distress 
Dearest  of  all  the  names  above 
Death  cannot  make  our  souls  afraid 
Death  may  dissolve  my  body  now    . 
Death  !    'tis  a  melancholy  day 
Deceiv'd  by  subtle  snares  of  hell     . 
Deep  in  our  hearts  let  us  record 
Deep  in  the  dust  before  thy  throne 
Descend  from  heaven,  immortal  dove 
Do  we  not  know  that  solemn   word 
Down  headlong  from  then*  native  skies 
Dread  Sovereign,  let  my  evening  song    . 


Early  rc$-  God  without  delay 

Ere  the  blue   heavens   were   stretch'd  abroad 

Eternal   Sovereign  of  the  sky    . 

Eternal  Spirit  we  confess    .... 

Exalt  the  Lord  our  God    .... 


Faith  is    the  brightest  evidence 

Far  as  thy  name  is  known 

Far  from  my  thoughts  vain  world  be  gone 

Father,   I  bless  thy  gentle  hand 

Father,  I  long,  I  faint  to  see    . 

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Father,  we  wait  to  feel  thy  grace    . 
Firm  and  unmov'd  are  they 
Firm  as  the  earth  thy  gospel  stands 
Firm   was  my  health",  my  day  was  bright 
Fools  in   their    heart  believe  and  say 
Forever  blessed  be  the  Lord 
Fon-ver  shall  my  song  record 
From  age  to  age  exalt  his  name 
From  ail  that  dwell   below  the  skies 
From  deep   distress  and  troubled  thoughts 
From  heaven  the  sinning  angels  fell 
From  thee,  my  God,  my  joys  shall  rise 

Gentiles  by   nature  we  belong 
Give  me  the  wings  of  faith    to  rise 
Give  thanks  to  God,  he  reigns  above 
Give  thanks  to  God,  invoke  his  Name 
Give  thanks  to    God  most  high 
Giv*  tlianks  to  God  the  sovereign  Lord 
Give  to  our  God  immortal  praise    . 
Give  to  the  Father  praise   . 
Gi vi-  to  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  fame    . 
Glory  to  God  that  walks  the  sky 
Glory  to  God  the  Father's  name 
Glory  to  God  the  Trinity    . 
Go  preach  my  Gospel  saith  the  Lord 
Go  worship  at  Immanuel's  feet 
God  in  liia  earthly  temple  lays    . 
God  is  a  Spirit  just  and  wise    . 
God  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints    . 
God  my  supporter  and  my  hope 
God  of  eternal  love      .... 
Got!  of  my  childhood  and  my  youth 
God  of  my  lif   look  gently  down        . 
God  of  my  mercy  and  my  praise    . 
God  of  the  morning  at  whose  voice 
God  of  the  seas  thy  thund'ring  voice 
God  the  eternal  awful  name      ► 
God  who  in  various  methods  told    . 
Good  is   the  Lord  the  heavenly  King 
Great  God  attend  while  Sion  sings 
Great  Gcd  how  infinite  art  thou      . 
Great  God  how  oft  did  Israel  prove 
Great  God  indulge  my  humble  claim 
Great  God  I  own  thy  sentence  just 
Great  God  the  heaven's  well-order'd  frame 
Great  God  thy  glories   shall  employ 
Great  God  to 'what  a  glorious  height 
Great  God  whose  universal  sway 
Great  is   the  Lord  exalted  high 
Great  is  the  Lord,  his  works  of  might 
Gnat  is  the  Lord  our  God 
Great  King  of  g 'ory  and  of  grace    . 
Great  Shepherd  of  thine  Israel 
Great  was  th    day,  the  joy  was  great 

Had  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews 
Had  not  the  Lord,  may  Israel  say     . 
Happy  is  he  that  f>.ars  the  Lord"      .        , 
Happy  the  church,  thou  sacred  place 
Haj»py  the  city  where  their  »on*     . 


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Happy  the  heart  where  graces  reign 
Happy  the  man  to  whom  his  God 
Happy  the  mail  whose  cautious  feet 
Hark  *!  from  the  tombs  a  doleful  sound     . 
Hark  the  Redeemer  from  on  high     . 
Ke  reigns  ;    the  Lord,  the  Saviour  reigns 
He  that  hath  made  his  refuge  God    . 
Hear  me,  O  God,  nor  hide  thy  face 
Hear  what  the  Lord  in  vision  said 
Hear  what  the  voice  from  heaven  proclaims 
Help,  Lord,  for  men  of  virtue  fail 
Hence  from  my  soul  sad  thoughts  begone 
Here  at  thy  cross,  my  dying  God    . 
High  as  the  heavens  above  the  ground 
High  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God    . 
High  on  a  hill  of  dazzling  light 
Honour  to  thee,  Almighty  Three     . 
Hosanna  to  king  David's   son    . 
Hosanna  to  our  conquering  King     . 
Hosanna  to  the  King    .... 
Hosanna  to  the  Prince  of  grace 
Hosanna  to  the  Prince  of  light 
Hosanna  to  the  royal   Son 
Hosanna  to  the  Son     .... 
Hosanna  with  a  cheerful  sound 
How  are  thy  glories  here  dispiay'd.. 
How  awful  is  thy  chast'ning  rod 
How  beauteous  are  their  feet    . 
How  can  I  sink  with  such  a  prop 
How  condescending,  and  how  kind 
How  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear  . 
How  fast  their  guilt  and  sorrows  rise 
How  full  of  anguish  is  the  thought 
How  heavy  is   the  night     ... 
How  honourable  is  the  place     .       . 
How  large  the  promise,  how  divine 
How  long,  O  Lord,  shaii   I  complain 
How  long  wilt  thou  conceal  thy  face 
How   oft  have  sin  and  Satan  strove 
How  pleasant,  how  divinely  fair 
How  pleasant  'tis  to  see 
How  p.tas'd  and  bless'd  was  I 
How  rich  are  thy  provisions,  Lord    . 
How  sad  our  state  by  nature  is 
How  shall  I  praise  the  eternal   God 
How  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts 
How  short  and  hasty  is  our  lift1 
How   should  the  sons  of  Adam's  race 
How  strong  thine  arm  is,  mighty  God 
How  sweet  and  awfui  is  the  place    . 
How  vain  are  all  things  here  below 
How  wondrous  great,  how  glorious  brigh; 

I  cannot  bear  thine  absence,  Lord  . 
I  give  immortal  praise 
I  hate  the  tempter  and  his  charms 
I  lift  my  banners,  saith  the  Lord    . 
I  lift  my  soul  to  God         .        i 
I  love  the  Lord,  he  heard  my  cries 
I  love  the  windows  of  thv  grace     . 
I  send  the  joys  of  earth  'away 


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I  set  the  Lord  before  my  face 

I  sing  my  Saviour's  wondrous  death 

I  waited  pnlieiit  for  the  Lord   . 

I  will  extol  tht-e,  Lord,  oil  high 

If  God  succeed  not  all  the  cost  . 

If  God  to  build  the  house  deny  . 

I'll  bless  the  I^ord  from  day   to  day 

I'll  praise  my  Maker  with  my  breath 

I'll  speak  the  honours  of  my   Kine; 

I'm  not  ashanvd  to  own  my  Lord 

In  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee 

In  anger  Lord  rebuke  me  not     . 

In  Gabriel's  hand  a  mighty  stone 

In  God's  own  house  pronounce  his  praise 

In  Jndah  God  of  old  was  known    . 

In  thine  own  ways,  O  God  of  love 

In  vain  the  wealthy  mortals  toil 

In  vain  we  lavish  out  our  lives 

Infinite  gridF.  amazing  wo 

Into  thine-  hand,  O   God   of  truth 

Is  there  ambition  in  my  heart 

Is  this  the  kind  return 

It   is  the  Lord  our  Saviour's  hand 

.tehovah  speaks,  let  Israel  hear 
Jehovah  reigns,  he  dwells  in  light 
Jehovah  reigns,  his  throne  is  high 
Jesus,  in  thee  our  eyes  behold  . 
Jesus    invites  his  saints 
Jesus  is  gone  above  the  skies    . 
Jesus  our  Lord  ascend  thy  throne 
Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Jesus  the  man  of  constant  grief 
Jesus,  we  bless  thv  Father's  name 
Jesus,  we  bow  before  thy  feet     . 
Jesus,  with  all  thy  ssints  above  . 
Join  all  the  glorious  names 
Join  all  the  names  of  love  and  power 
Joy  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come 
Judge,  me,  O  Lord,  and  prove  my  ways 
Judges  who  rule  the  world   by  laws 
Just  are  thy  ways  and  true  thy  word 

Kind  is  the  speech  of  Christ  our  Lord 


Laded  with  guilt  and  full  of  fears 

Let  all  our  tongues  be  one 

L"t  all  the  earth  their  voices  raise 

Let  all  the  heathen  writers  join 

Let  children  hear  the  mighty  deeds 

Let  everlasting  glories  crown 

Let  every  creature  join 

Let  every  mortal  ear  attend 

Let  every  tongue  thy  goodness  speak 

Let  God  arise  in  all  his  might   . 

Let  God  the  Father,  and  the  Son 

Let  God  the  Father  live     . 

Let  God  the  Maker's  name 

Let  him  embrace  my  soul  and  prove 

Let  me  out  hear  my  Saviour  say 

Let  mortal  tongues  'attempt  to  slag 


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If.t  others  boast  how  strong  they  be 
Let  Pharisees  of  high  esteem     . 
Let  sinners  take  their  course     . 
Let  the  old  heathens  tune  their  song 
Let  the  seventh  angei  sound  on  high 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  lie 
Let  the  wild   leopards  of  the  wood  . 
Let  them  neglect  thy  glory,  Lord 
Let  us  adore  th'  eternal  Word    .- 
Let  Zion  and  her  sons  rejoice    . 
Let  Zion  in  her  King  rejciee   . 
Let  Zion   praise  the  mighty  God    . 
Life  and  immortal  joys  are  given 
Life  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord 
Lift  up  your  eyes  to  th'  heavenly  scat 
Like  sheep  we  went  astray_ 
Lo,  the  destroying  anjel  flies    . 
Lo,  the  young'tribes  of  Adam  rise     , 
Lo,   what  a  glorious  corner  stone     . 
Lo,  what  a  glorious  sight  appears    . 
Lo,  w  hat  an  entertaining  sight  . 
Long  as  I  live  I'll  bless  thy  name 
Long  have- 1  sat  beneath  the  sound    .- 
Lord,  at  thy  temple  we  appear 
Lord,  hast  thou  cast  the  nation  off   . 
Lord,  how  divine  thy  comforts  are     . 
Lord,  how  secure  and  biess'd  are  they 
Lord,  how  secure  my  conscience  was 
Lord,  I  am  thine,  but  thou  wilt  prove 
Lord,  I  am  vile,  conceiv'd  in  sin 
Lord,  I  can  surfer  thy  rebukes  . 
Lord,  I  esteem  thy  judgments  right 
Lord,  I  have  made'  thy  word  my'choice 
Lord,  I  will  bless  thee  all  my  days   . 
Lord,  I  would  spread  my  sore  distress 
Lord,  if  thine  eyes  survey  our  faults 
Lord,  if  thou  dost  not  soon  appear    . 
Lord,  in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear 
L*d,   of  the  worlds  above 
Lord,  thou  hast  cali'd  thy  grace  to  mind 
Lord,  thou  hast  heard  thy  servant  cry 
Lord,  thou  hast  seareh'd  'and  seen  me  through 
Lord,  thou  hast  seen  my  soul  sincere 
Lord,  thou  wilt  hear  me  when  I  pray 
Lord,  'tis   a  pleasant  tiling  to  stand  . 
Lord,  we  adore  thy  bounteous  hand  . 
Lord,  we  adore  thy  vast  designs 
Lord,  we  are  blind,  poor  mortals  blind 
Lord,  we  confess  our  numerous  faults 
Lord,  we  have  heard  thy  works  of  old 
Lord,  what  a  feeble  piece  . 
Lord,  what  a  heaven  of  saving  grace 
Lord,  what  a  thoughtless  wretch  was  I 
Lord,  what  a  wretched  land  is  this 
Lord,  what  is  man,  poor  feeble  man 
Lord,  what  was  man  when  made  at  first 
Lord,  when  I  coiuit  thy  mercies  o'er 
Lord,  when  my  thoughts  with  wonder  roll 
Lord,  when  thou  didst  ascend  on  hi 
Loud  hallelujahs  to  the  Lord    .       . 
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Maker  and  sovereign  Lord 

Man  has  a  soul  of  vast  desires 

Mercy  and  judgment  are  my  song  . 

Mine  eves  and  my  desire    . 

Mistaken  souls,  that  dream  of  heaven 

My  dear  Redeemer  and  my  Lord    . 

My  drowsy  powers,  why  sleep  ye  so 

My  God,  accept  my  early  vows 

My  God,  consider  my  distress    . 

My  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love 

My  God,  how  many  are  my  fears     . 

My  God,  in  whom  "are  ali  the  springs 

My  God,  my  everlasting  hope    . 

My  God,  my  King,  thy  various  praise 

My  God,  my  life,  my  love 

My   God,  my  portion,  and  my  love  . 

My    God,  permit  me  not  to  be 

My  God,  permit  my  tongue 

My  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys  . 

My  God,  the  steps  #f  pious  men 

My  God,  what  endless  pleasures  dwell 

My  God,  what  inward  grief  I  feel    . 

My  heart,  how  dreadful  hard  it  is     . 

My  heart;  rejoices  in  thy   name 

My  never  ceasing  song  shall  show     . 

My  refuge  is  the  God  of  iove    . 

My  righteous  judge,  my  gracious  God 

Mv  Saviour  and  my  King  .        • 

My   Saviour  God,  joy  sovereign  Prince 

Mj    Saviour,  my  almighty  Friend 

Mv  shepherd  is'  the  living  Lord 

My  shepherd  will  supply  my  need    . 

My  soul  come  meditate  the  day 

My  soul  forsakes  her  vain  delight     . 

My  soul  how  lovely  is  the  place 

My  soul  lies,  cleaving  to  the  dust     . 

Mv  soul  repeat  Ids  praise    . 

My  soul  thy  :rrcat  Creator  praise 

My  spirit  iooks  to  God  alone     . 

My  spirit  sinks  within  me,  Lord 

My  thoughts  on  awful  subjects  roll    . 

My  thoughts  surmount  these  lower  skies 

My  trust  is  in  my  heavenly  Friend  . 

Naked  as  from  the  earth  we  came 
Nature  with  all  her  powers  shall  sing 
Nature  with  open  volume  stands        . 
No.  I  shall  envy  them  no  more 
No,  I'll  repine  '.it  death  no  more 
No  more,  my  God,  I  boast  no  more 
No  sleep  nof  slumber  to  his  eyes 
Nor  eye  hath  seen,  nor  ear  hath  heard 
Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts 
Not  all  the  outward  forms  on  earth 
Not  different  food,  nor  different  dress 
Not  from  the  dust  affliction  grows     . 
Not  the  malicious  nor  profane     . 
Not  to  condemn  the  sons  of  mtn 
Not  tc  our  names  thou  only  just  and 
Not  to  ourselves  who  are  but  dust     . 
Not  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord    . 


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Not  with  our  mortal  eyes     . 
Now  be  my  heart  inspir'd  to  sing 
Kow  be  the  God  of  Israel  jjless'd 
Now  by  the  bowels  of  my  God  . 
Now  for  a  tune  of  lefty  praise   . 
Nov.'  from  the  roaring  iions  rage 
Now  have  our  hearts  embraced  our  God 
Now  I'm  convine'd  the  Lord  is  kind 
Now  in  the  gali'ries  of  his  grace 
Now  in  the  heat  of  youthful  blood 
Now  let  a  spacious  world  arise  . 
Now  let  our  lips  with  hoiy  fear 
Now  let  our  mournful  songs  record 
Now  let  our  pains  be  all  forgot 
Now  let  the  Father  and  the  Son 
Now  let  the  Lord  my  Saviour  smile 
Now  may  the  God  of  power  and  grace 
Now  plead  my  cause,  Almighty  God 
Now  Satan  comes  with  dreadful  roar 
Now  shall  my  inward  joys  arise 
Now  shall  my  solemn  vows  be  paid  . 
Now  to  the  great  and  sacred  Three  . 
Now  the  Lord  a  noble  song      . 
Now  to  the  Lord  that  makes  us  know 
Now  to  the  power  of  God  supreme  » 

O  all  ye  nations,  praise  the  Lord 
O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul         .        . 
O  blessed  souls  are  they      .        .       ^ 
P  for  a  shout  of  sacred  joy 
O  for  an  overcoming  faith  . 
O  God  my  refuge,  hear  my  cries    . 
Q  God  of  grace  and  righteousness     . 
O  God  of  mercy  hear  my  call         . 
O   God  to  whom  revenge  belongs       '. 
P  happy  man  whose  soul  is  fill  d      • 
P  happy  nation  where  the  Lord      , 
P  how  I  love  thy  hoiy  law         .        . 
O  if  my  soul  were  form'd  for  wo 
O  Lord,  how  many  are  my  foes         . 
P  Lord  our  heavenly  King 
O   Lord,  our  Lord,  how  wondrous  great 
D  tliat  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways 
P  that  thy  statutes  every  hour 
O  the  almighty  Lord    .... 
O  the  delights,  the  heavenly  joys     . 
O  thou  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry 
O  thou  whose  grace  and  justice  reign 
O  thou  whose  justice  reigns  on  high 
O  what  a  stirF  rebellious  house   . 
Of  justice  and  of  grace  I  sing    . 
Often  I  seek  my  Lord  by  night         ; 
Once  more  my  soul  the  rising  day     . 
Our  days,  alas  !    our  mortal  days 
Our  God,  how  firm  Ins  promise  stands 
Our  God,  our  help  in  ages  past 
Our  land,  O  Lord,  with  songs  of  praise 
Our  sins,  alas  !    how  strong  they  be 
Our  souls  shall  magnify  the  Lord 
Our  spirits  join  t'  adore  the  Lamb  . 
Out  of  the  deeps  of  long  distress     . 
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Plung'd  in  a  gu!f  of  dark  despair 
Praise,  everlasting  praise  lx-  paid  . 
Traise  waits  in  Zion,  Lord,  few  thee  . 
Praise  >e  the  Lord,  exalt  his  name  . 
Traise  ye  the  Lord,  my  heart  shall  join 
Praise  ye  the  Lord,  'tis  good  to  raise 
Preserve   me,  Load,  in  time  of  need 

liaise  thee  my  soul,  fly  tip  and  run  . 
Raise  your  triumphant  songs 
Rejoice  ye  righteous  in  the  Lord 
Remember,  Lord,  our  mortal  state    . 
Return,  O  God  of  iove,  return 


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470 
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76 
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658 
33 
60 
630 
374 


xvuiuin,    vy    umi    vi    iu»<.,    n mill  ■  •  •  «  o/^ 

Rise,  rise,  my  soul,  and  leave  the  ground     .       .    14 

Saints,  at  your  heavenly  Father's  word    -  314 

Salvation  is  forever  nigh      -        -       -       -       -        -  227 

Salvation,  O  the  joyful  sound    -----  224 

Save  me,  O  God,  the  swelling  floods       -  118 

Save  me,  O  Loicl,  from  every  foe     -  344 

See  what  a  living  stone      ------  423 

See  where  the  great  incarnate  God  -  648 

Shall  the  viic  race  of  flesh  and  blood  -       -    25 

Shall   we  go  on  to  sin  -  -  334 

Shall  wisdom  cry  aloud        ------  254 

Shew  pity,  Lord,  O  Lord  forgive    -  327 

Shine,  mighty  God,  on  this  our  land       »  581 

Shout  to  the  Lord,  and  let  our  joys  -  587 

Sin  has  a  thousand  treacherous  arts        ...  185 
Sin  like  a  venomous  disease      -       -       -        -        -  186 

Sing  all  ye  nations  to  the  Lord  -    52 

Sing  to  the  Lord  aloud 437 

Sing  to  the  Lord  Jehovah's  name     -  425 

Sing  to  the  Lord  that  built  the  skies  -    68 

Sing  to  the  Lord  with  joyful  voice  -  -  -  -  84 
Sing  to  the  Lord  ye  distant  lands  -  -  -  -  111 
Sing  to  the  Lord  ye  heavenly  hosts  ...  563 

Sitting  around  our  Father's  board  -  -  -  -  531 
So  did  the  Hebrew  prophet  raise      -  269 

So  iet  our  iips  and  lives  express  -  -  -  -  230 
Songs  of  immortal  praue  belong  -  -  -  -  5S 
Soon  as  I  heard  my  Father  say  -  -  -  -  408 
Stand  up,  my  soul,  shake  off  thy  fears  -  -  -  339 
Stoop  down,  my  thoughts,  that  use  to  rise  -  -  632 
Strait  is  the  way,  the  door  is  strait       -  223 

Sure  there's  a  righteous  God  -----  72 
Sweet  Is  the  memory  of  thy  grace  -  -  -  -  16 
Sweet  is-  the  work,  iny  Goii,  my  King     -  420 

Teach  me  the  measure  of  my  clays        ...  613 
Terrible  God,  that  reign'st  on  high  -       -        -    20 

Th'  Almighty  reigns  exalted  high     -       -       -       -  213 

That  awful  day  will  surely  come    -       -       -       -  646 

That  man  is  blest  who  stands  in  awe       -       -       -  293 
The  earth  for  ever  is  the  Lord's       -  452 

The  glories  of  my  jMaker,  God       -       -       -       -    88 

The  God  Jehovah  reigns  ------  111 

The  God  of  glory  sends  his  summons  forth     -        -  652 
The  God  of  mercy  be  ador'd  -----  668 

Tlie  God  of  our  salvation  hears        -       -       -       -    SI 

The  heavens  deelare  thy  glory.  Lord      -       -       -   65 


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The  King  of  glory  sends  his  Son      -       -       -       -  109 

The  King  of  saints,  how  fair  his  face      -  456 

The  lands  that  long  in  darkness  lay        -  148 

The  law  by  Moses  came   ------  246 

The  law  commands,  and  makes  us  knOw        -       -  241 
The  Lord  appeal's  my  helper  now         -  348 

The  Lord  declares  his  will 242 

The  Lord  descending  from  above  -       -       -       -  249 

The  Lord,  how  wondrous  are  his  ways    -        -       -    38 
The  Lord  is  come,  the  heavens  proclaim        -       -  106 
The  Lord  Jehovali  reigns  -       -       -       -  .    -       -    47 

The  Lord  Jehovah  reigns  ------    11 

The  Lord  my  shepherd  is  -       -       -       -       -       -  167 

The  Lord  of  glory  is  my  light  -----  407 

The  Lord  of  glory  reigns,  he  reigns  on  high  -       -    1° 
The  Lord  on  high  proclaims    -----  260 

The  Lord,  the  Judge,  before  his  throne  -        -       -  649 
The  Lord,  the  Judge,  his  churches  warns       -       -  317 
The  Lord  the  sovereign  King  -       -       -       -       -90 

The  Lord,  the  sovereign,  sends  his  summons  forth  651 
The  majesty  of  Solomon   ------  115 

The  man  is  ever  blest       ------  378 

The  memory  of  our  dying  Lord     -       -       -       -  523 

The  praise  of  Sion  waits  for  thee  -        -        -       -  410 

The  promise  of  my  Father's  love      -       -        -        -  511 

The!  promise  was  divinely  free  -  506 

The  true  Messiah  now  appears        ...       -  145 
The  voice  of  my  Beloved  sounds    -        -        -       -  537 

The  wondering  world  inquires  to  know  -        -       -  543 
The  wonders,  Lord,  thy  love  has  wrought       -        -  163 
Thee  we  adore,  Eternal  Name         -        -  -    -        -  615 

Thee  will  I  love,  O  Lord,  my  strength    -       -       -  366 
There  is  a  house  not  made  with  hands    -       -       -  629 
There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight         -       -        -       -  626 

There  was  an  hour  when  Christ  rejoic'd         -       -  19J 
These  glorious  minds,  how  bright  they  shine  -  657 

Think,  mighty  God,  on  feeble  man  - '      -       -       -  640 
This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made        -        -        -  422 
This  is  the  word  of  truth  and  love        -  243 

This  spacious  earth  is  all  the  Lord's         -  128 

Thou  ait  my  portion,  O  my  God      -        -       -       -  318 

Thou  Ged  of  love,  thou  ever  blest    -        -       -       -  345 

Thou,  whom  my  soul  admires  above         -        -        -  535 
Thrice  liappy  man  who  fears  the  Lord  -        -  294 

Through  every  age,  eternal  God  »  618 

Tnus  did  the  sons  of  Abra'm  pass     -  507 

Thus  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on     -  553 

Thus  I  resolv'd  before  the  Lord        -  306 

Thus  saith  the  first,  the  great  command  -        -  237 

Thus  saith  the  high  and  lofty  One  -  261 

Thus  saith  the  Lord,  the  spacious  fields  -  -33 

Thus  saith  the  Lord,  your  work  is  vain  -        -  162 

Thus  saith  the  mercy  of  the  Lord     -  505 

Thus  saith  the  Ruler  of  the  skies     -  135 

Thus  saith  the  wisdom  of  the  Lord  -  255 

Thus   the  eternal  Father  spake  -----  493 

Thus  the  great  Lord  of  earth  and  sea   -        -       -  494 
Thy  favours,  Lord,  surprise  our  souls       -        -        -      5 
Thy  mercies  fill  the  earih,  O  Lord  -       -       -  290 

Thy  name,  Almighty  Lord       -----  500 

Tby  werks  of  glory,  mighty  Lord    -       -       *       -    70 


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'Tis   by  the  faith  W  jo\s  to  cmm 274 

'Tis  by  tliy  strength  tin*  mountain*  stand        -        -  MB 
'Tis  from  the  treasures  of  his  word  -  Ul 

'Tis  not  the  law  of  ten  commands    ... 
To  God  I  cried  with  mournful  voice        ...  280 
To  God  I  made  my  sorrows  known         -  -    30 

To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son  -       -       -  665 

To  God  the  Father  s  throne     -  679^80 

To  God  the   great,  the  ever  blest     -        -        -        -  487 

To  God  the  only  wise         ......  214 

To  heaven  I  lift  my  waiting  eyes  »       -       -    r' » 

To  him  that  chose  us  first 67S 

To   our  almighty  Maker,  God 251 

To  our  eternal  God 681 

To  thee,  before  the  dawning  light  ....  389 
To  thee,  most  holy,  and  most  high    -  591 

To  thine  almighty  arm  we  owe  ....  585 
'Twas  by  an  order  from  the  Lord  -  -  -  -  93 
'Twas  for  our  sake,  eternal  God  -  -  -  -  116 
-Twas  iroia  thy  hand,  my  God,  I  came  -  .59 

'Twas  in  the  watches  rf  the  night  -  -  -  -  557 
'Twas  on  that  dark,  that  doleful  night  -  -  -  509 
'Twas  the  commission  of  our  Lord   -  501 

Vain  are  the  hopes  that  rebels  place  ...  220 
Vain  are  the  hopes  the  sons  of  men  ...  ig8 

Vain  man  on  foolish  pleasures  bent  ...  440 

Unshaken  as  the  sacred  hill  ....  -  210 
Up  from  my  youth  may  Israel  say  ...  -  443 
L'p   to  the  fields  where  angels  lie  -        -  320 

Up  to  the  hills  I  lift  mine  eyes  ....  (3 
l'p  to  the  Lord,  that  reigns  on  high  ...  6 
Upward  I  lift  mine  eyes   ......    65 

We  are  a  garden  wall'd  around  ....  542 
VvV  bless  the  Lord,  the  just,  the  good  -  -  -  79 
We  bless  the  prophet  of  the  Lord  -  -  -  -  149 
We  love  the  Lord,  and  we  adore  ....  584 
We  sing  the  amazing  deeds  .....  525 
We  sinir  the  glories  of  thy  love  ....  479 

Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest  .....  419 
Well,  the  Redeemer's  gone  -  -  -  -  -  142 
What  different  powers  of  grace  and  sin  -  231 

What  equal  honours  shall  we  bring  ...  158 
What   happy  men  or  angels  these      ...  656 

What  mighty  nan,  or  mighty  God  ....  477 
What  shall  I  rend:  r  to  my  God  ....  411 
When  Christ  to  judgment  shail  descend  -  650 

When  God  is  nigh  my  faith  is  strong  -  -  -  641 
When  God,  provok'd  with  daring  crimes  -  -  582 
When  God  restor'd  our  captive  state  ...  483 
When  God  reveal'd  his  gracious  name  .  -  -  483 
Whrri  1  can  read  my  title  clear  ....  375 
-  When  I  surrey  the  wondrous  cross  ....  515 
I    When  I  with  pleasing  wonder  stand         -  -     57 

j  '  When  in  the  light  of  faith  divine      -        -        -        -431 
I    When  Israel  freed  from  Pharaoh's  hand  -        -       -  447 
When  Israel  sins,  the  Lord  reproves         ...  439 

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When  overwhelm'd  with  grief   - 
"When  pain  and  anguish  seize  me,  Lord  - 
When  strangers  stand,  and  hear  rue  tell  - 
When  the  first  parents  of  our  race 
When  the  great  Builder  arch'd  the  skies 
When  the  great  Judge,  supreme  and  just 
When  we  are  rais'd  from  deep  distress     - 
Whence  do  our  mournful  thoughts  arise  - 
Where  are  the  mourners,  saith  the  Lord 
"Where  shall  the  man  be  found 
Where  shall  we  go  to  seek  and  find 
While  I  keep  silence  and  conceal     - 
"While  men  grow  bold  in  wicked  ways     - 
Who  can  describe  the  joys  that  rise 
Who  has  believ'd  thy  word       - 
Who  is  this  iair  one  in  distress 
Who  shall  ascend  thy  heavenly  place 
Who  shall  inhabit  in  thy  hill      - 
Who  shall  the  Lord's  elect  condemn 
Who  Mill  arise  and  plead  my  right 
Why  did  the  Jews  proclaim  their  rage 
Why  did  the  nations  join  to  slay 
Why  do  the  proud  insult  the  poor    - 
Why  do  the  wealthy  wicked  boast     - 
Why  doth  the  Lord  stand  off  so  far 
Why  doth  the  man  of  riches  grow     - 
Why  do  we  mourn  departing  friends 
Why  does  your  face,  ye  humble  souls 
Why  has  my  God  my  soul  forsook    - 
Why  is  my  heart  so  far  from  thee     - 
Why  should  I  vex  my  soul  and  fret 
Why  should  the  children  of  a  King  - 
Why  should  this  earth  delight  us  so 
Why  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die 
Will  God  forever  cast  us  off    • 
With  all  my  powers  of  heart  and  tongue 
With  cheerful  voice  I  sing  --..-.. 

With  earnest  longings  of  the  mind   - 
With  holy  fear,  and  humble  song 
With  joy  we  meditate  the  grace 
With  my  whole  heart  I'll  raise  my  song  - 
With  my  whole  heart  I've  sought  thy  face 
With  reverence  let  the  saints  appear 
With  songs  and  honours  sounding'  loud    - 
Would  you  behold  the  works  of  God 

Ye  angels  round  the  throne 

Ye  hoiy  souls  in  God  rejoice      - 

Ye  islands  of  the  northern  sea  -       = 

Ye  nations  round  the  earth  rejoice    - 

Ye  servants  of  the  ajmighty  King 

Ye  sons  of  Adam,  vain  and  young    - 

Ye  sons  of  men,  a  feeble  race    - 

Ye  sons  of  pride,  that  hate  the  just  - 

Ye  that  delight  to  serve  the  Lord 

Ye  that  obey  th'  immortal  King 

Ye  tribes  of  Adam  join      - 

Yet  (saith  the  Lord)  if  David's  race 

Zjon  rejoice,  and  Judah  sing    » 


Syllabus  of  the  Arrangement. 


THE   PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD   in  al- 
phabetical order,  from     -----  l  to    57 
CREATION    &    PROVIDENCE    -    -    -  58  -  -  82 

UNIVERSAL    PRAISE 83   -  -   91 

SCRIPTURE 92  -  -  101 

CHRIST 102  -  -  104 

His   Incarnation    ---------  105  -  -  112 

Life  and  Ministry       H3  -  -  115 

Sufferings  and  death  ------  H6--  122 

Resurrection 123  -  -  12& 

Ascension  and  Exaltation    -    -    -    -  127  -  -  141 

Intercession     ---------  142 --  147 

Characters  and  Offices     -----  148  -  -  153 

Addresses   to    Christ 154  -  -  160 

DOCTRINES  OF  THE  GOSPEL, alpha- 
betically arranged  -------  161  -  -  236 

LAW  AND  GOSPEL 237  -  -  251 

Invitations  and  Promises      -    -    -    -  252  -  -  265 

THE  SPIRIT 267  -  -  326 

Graces  of  the   Spirit,  alphabetically 

arranged    -    - 268  -  -  322 

Addresses  to  tfie  Spirit 323  -  -  326 

CHRIS'l  IAN 327  -  -  376 

SAINTS    AND    SINNERS    -    -    -    -    -  377  -  -  387 

WORSHIP 388  -  -  430 

Private 388  -  -  391 

Family 392  -  -  3<J7 

Public          398  -  -  412 

Lord's-dav 413  -  -  424 

Before  Prayer -  --  425 

Bfl'ure  Sermon --  426  -  -  428 

After  Sermon 429  -  -  430 

THE    WORLD 431  -  -  435 

THE   CHURCH     -    -    - 436 --  500 

Jeivish  Church,  or  History  of  the  Is- 
raelites       -    -  436  -  -  449 

Christian  Church 450  -  -  500 

Settlement  and  beauty  of  a  Church  450  -  -  462 
Afflictions,    Persecutions,  and   Com- 
plaints     463--  469 

Safetv,  Deliverance,  and  Triumph    -  470  --  481 

Church  Meetings     -    -    -    -    -    -    -  482  -  -  488 

Piayer    and    Praise,    or    Missionary 

Meetings -  489  -  -  500 

CIRCUMCISION    AND   BAPTISM   -    -  501  -  -  508 

LORD'S    SUPPER 509  -  -  533 

SOLOMONS     SONG 534  -  -  546 

TIMES  AND  SEASONS 547  -  -  608 

Morrung  and  Evening    -----  547  -  -  557 

'     Seasons  of  the  Year    -    r    -    -    -    -  558  -  -  563 

Youth  and  Old  Age 564  -  -  572 

Fast  and  Thanksgiving  days  -    -    -  573  -  -  594 

Magistracy '-    -    -    -  589  -  -  594 

Sickness  and  Recovery 595  -  -  608 

TIME    AND    ETERNITY 609  -  -  617 

DEATH   AND    RESURRECTION    -    -  618  -  -  643 

DAY    OF    JUDGMENT 644  -  -  652 

HELL    AS  D    HEAVEN 653  -  -  662 

^QXOLOGJES 660  -  -  681 

Hosannas  to  Christ.     -    -    ■    -   -    -  682  -  -  «87 


[xxix] 

ENLARGED 

INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


N.  B.—Turn  to  the  particular  article  you  want,  as  in 
a  Dictionary  or  Concordance,  but  look  not  under  Christ 
for  atonement  or  redemption,  but  at  the  very  words 
themselves,  and  so  in  every  instance. 

If  you  find  not  the  term  you  seek,  look  for  another  ofsinv 
i'ar  import,  such  as  conversion  and  regeneration. 

The  figures  refer  to  the  numbers  of  the  Hymns  and  of  the 
Pages,  -which  always  answer  to  each  other. 


A. 

AARON,  and  Christ,  144,  145. 
■£*.  Moses  and  Joshua,  443. 

Abba,  Father,  161,  v.  5,  6. 
Abel  ai?d  Christ,    164. 
Abounding,  iniquity^  573,  574* 

grace,  209,  202,  151,  176. 
Abraham,  stories  made  children  of,  220. 
Abraham's  call,  274,  v.  4. 

faith  and  obedience,  273,  v.  3,  4 

blessing  on  the  Gentiles,  503,  504,  5,06. 

offering  his  son,  274. 
Absence,  from  God,  deprecated,  376. 

forever  intolerable,  372,  646. 

and  presence  of  God  and  Christ,  372. 

from  public  worship  painful,  278. 
Absent  Saviour,  gone  to  prepare  a  place  for  his  people,  5M- 

love  to  the,  2^8. 

memorial  of  the,  509,  514. 
Access  to  the  throne  of  grace  by  a  mediator,  401. 
Adam,  corrupt  nature  from,  181,  222. 

sovereign  of  the  creatures,  58,  v.  9. 

first  and  second,  177. 

their  dominion,  190. 
Adoption,  161. 

and  election^  191. 
Adoration,  479.    See  H'orshib. 
Advice  to  youth,  565,  566,  567,  568,  5C9. 
Advocacy  of  Christ,  142,  143. 
Advocate,  Christ  an,  151,  v.  9,  153,  ^  9-. 
Affections,  inconstant,  356. 

unsanctified,  428. 

spiritual,  described.  285. 
desired,  388,  221. 
Afflicted,  Christ's  compassion  to  them,  262,  369,  v.  3» 
Afflictions,  of  the  Church,  463 169, 

corporal  and  mental,  349. 

courage  in  them,  350* 

difference  between  those  of  saints  and  sinners,  383, 

hope  in  them,  357,  279,  280. 

light  and  short,  275  v.  4. 

heavy  and  overwhelming,  280.  595.  34? : 


XXX  INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 

Afflictions,  instructions  by  them,  383,  BOB, 
moderated,  211. 

profit  by,  and  support  under  them,  5V7. 
without  rejection,  174. 
resignation  to  them  596,  313,  28i. 
removed  by  prayer,  484,  3G1. 
regulated  bv  providence,  67. 
sanctified,  333,  598. 

submission  to  them,  315,  71,  596,  313,  283 
support,  mist,  and  comfort  under  them,    67, 369,  715 
trying  our  graces,  52,  341. 
Aged,  saints,  flourishing,  459. 

prayer  and  song,  572. 
reflection  and  hope,.  571. 
sinner*  at  di  ath  and  judgment,  567. 
All  in  all,  Cod,  169,  170,  394. 
All  secinq  God,  40,  41. 
All  sufficience  of  Christ,  276. 
of  God,  1,  2,  42. 

of  grace  in  duty  and  suffering  258,  42. 
divine,  our  bliss,  331  v.  5. 
Almost  christian,  189. 
Alms,  or  liberality,  291,  296. 
Ambition  of  the  world,  431,    deprecated  28i 
Amen,  442  v.  6,  490  v.  8,  628  V.  6,  640  V.  4. 
America,  prayer  for  it,  581. 

praise  to  God  for  it,  579,  587. 
prosperity  and  liappintss  of  it,  581,  582,  500. 
Anchor,  hope  an,  176  v.  3. 
^n^e/  of  the  covenant,  Christ,  153  v.  3,  154  v..* 
Angels,  (bad;  their  fall,  184. 
ministry  of  714. 

punished,  and  man  saved,  196,  107. 
vanquished  and  miserable,  86  v.6„7. 
(good)  guardian,  602,  484  v.  5.  474. 
happv  at  the  conversion  of  sinners,  115  y . 
subject  to  Christ,  157  v.4,  114  v.  4. 
Anger  and  love  of  God,  36,  81,  5,6,  41,  62,  16,  5. 
Anger,    See  Wrath,  Vengeance,  Hell. 
Answer  to  the  Church's  prayers,  578.    See  Prayer. 
Antichrist,  his  ruin,  478,  479,  481. 
Anticipation  of  death  and  glory,     385,  386,  572  >.  4,7,1= 
Apollos,  nothing  without  God,  247  v.  4. 
Apostate,  perishing,  189. 
Apostles,  commissioned,  244. 
Apparel,,  spiritual,  202  v.  6,  7.  252. 
Appeal  to  God,  against  persecutors,  342. 
concerning,  our  sincerity,  319,  320. 
our   humility,  283» 
Ark  placed  in  Zion,  453. 
Arm  of  the  Lord,  made  bare,  250  v.  6. 
church  sealed  on  Christ's,  546  v.  3. 
Arms  of  everlasting  love,  217  v.  3. 
Armour  of  the  gospel,  339,  406  v.4. 

Ascension  of  Christ,  124,  127- 130. 

Ashamed,  not  of  Christ,  or  his  gospel,  322,  52.. 
Astonishing  love  and  grace,  161,  232. 
Assistance,  gracious,  in  duty,  42. 

in  the  spiritual  waif  are,  340,  212,  217- 
against  sin  and  satan,  42. 
Assurance,  of  interest,  322,  286. 
of  heaven,  628,  375. 


INDEX   OF   SUBJECTS,  XXXI 

Assurance  of  the  love  of  Christ,  275,  236. 

,    desired,  324,  265  v.  8.  646  v.  6—3,  45  v.  10,  7  V."6. 
Atheism,  practical,  3,  182,  574,  575. 

punished,  573. 
Atonement  of  Christ,  162,  152,  270. 

Attributes  of  God,  33 52. 

Authority  of  magistrates  from  God,  591. 
Avenger,  God  an,  of  his  saints,  13. 
Awakened  sinner,  240. 

B. 

Babes,  new  horn,  described,  161 
Babylon,  ruin  of  it,  predicted,  478. 

falling,  479. 

fallen,  481. 
Backsliders,  in  distress  and  desertion,  353. 

restored,  364. 

pardoned,  203,  441,  204. 
Backslidings  and  returns,  356. 
Banquet  of  love,  536,  520. 
Baptism,  and  circumcision,  501— —=508. 

the  commission,  501. 

and  circumcision,  507. 

believers  buried  with  Christ  in,  502. 

of  infants  505,  507. 

children  devoted  to  God  in,  505,  504. 

preaching,  and  the  Lord's  supper,  508. 
Beatific  vision  longed  for,  662,  412,  659. 
Beatitudes,  370. 
Believe  and  be  saved,  271. 
Believer  described,  161. 

baptized,  501,  502. 

death  and  burial  of  a,  631. 
Beauty,  of  Christ,  543,  492. 

of  Christ's  righteousness,  202. 

of  the  church,  541,  456,  457  v.  5,7. 

of  gospel  ministers,  249. 

of  holiness,  257. 

of  saints,  456,  458. 
Birth,  does  not  convey  grace,  220, 

first  and  second,  219. 

of  Christ,  105,  103,  148,  107. 
miracles  at  the,  109. 
Blasphemy  complained  of,  574,  575. 
Blessed,  the,  described,  370,  208,  377,  378,  380, 

dead  in  the  Lord,  623. 
Blessedness,  of  gospel  times,  250. 

of  heaven,  655,  667,  657,  159. 
.   only  in  God  and  Christ,  169,  170,  372. 
Blessing,  of  Abraham  on  the  Gentiles,  503,  504,  506. 

of  God  on  business,  393. 
Blessings,  of  the  gospel,  141,  496. 

of  a  family,  395,  39S. 

of  the  country,  558, 559,  561. 

of  a  nation,  580. 

of  the  spring,  558. 
Blood  of  Abel,  164. 

Blood  of  Ch-i-st,  cleansing,  232,  270,   308,    257,  "36  v 
4,  6,  179  v.  5, 6,    117. 

seal  of  the  New  Testament,  511. 

and  flesh  our  food,  525,  526. 

re  2] 


XXXil  INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 

Blood,  spirit  and  water,  517. 
Boasting,  excluded.   103,  201. 

in  Christ,  515,  527. 
Book,  of  nature  and  scripture,  95",  96,  95- 

of  God's  decrees,  7. 

of  life,  3fiQ,  7  v.  6. 
Branch  of  promise,  Christ  the,   463  v.  9.    51, '498*  v.  2, 
Brazen  serpent,  2/59. 
Bread,  strengthening,  62  v.  12. 

of  life,  Christ  the,  513,  141  v.  3. 
Brcathjny.  after  comfort  and  deliverance,  359~ 

after  holiness,  233. 
Broad  am\  narrow  war,  139  v.  1. 
Brother,  Christ  a,  219  v.  6.  220  v.  6f 
Brotherly  love,  299. 

reproof,  551  v.  3,4. 
Burial  cf  a  saint,  631. 

with  Christ  in  baptism,  502. 
Business,  of  life  blest,  393. 

of  glorified  saints,  656,  657,  15* 

c. 

Crrsar's  dues,  589  v.  5. 
6t&of  the  gospel,  252 255: 

accepted,  520. 
Calvary,  512  v.  5.    See  Cms.?. 
Canaan,  Israel  kd  to  it.  4  19. 
through  unbelief,  427. 

and  heaven,  62fi,  448,  436  v.  4,5,7. 
Captain  of  salvation,  151  v.  11.  153  v.  11. 
Care  of  God  over  his  saints,  484. 
Cares  welcomed,  375,  v.  3. 
Carnal,  mind,  enmity,  177. 

joys  parted  with,  331,  332. 

reason  humbled,  194,  195. 
Cause,  onr,  It  ft  with    God,  67  v.  3,  4. 
CbremcnSe»,  mere  external,  vain,  301. 
Change  produced  by  the  gospel,  24g. 
Character.",  of  Christ.   15' 153. 

oftrut   Christians,  161. 
Ctiarity,  and  love,  300,  302. 

and  unebaritableness,  301. 

to  die  poor,  291,  292  v.  1,2. 

blessing  attending,  293,  295. 

and  justice,  451. 

mixed  »uth  imprecations,  467. 
ChaatUemettt,  438,  439.    See  Affliction^. 
Chwtity,  232,  654. 
Children,  (infants,)  in  the  covenant  of  grace,  503,  504. 

devoted  to  God,  504,  505,  507. 

instructed,  82,  5<15. 

praising  God,  564. 

made  b!<  ssings,  393,  304. 
Children  of  Cod,  (christians)  161. 

their  characters,  161. 

their  privileges  desired.  161  v.  7. 
Christ,  102,  160. 

and   Aoron,  144.- 

and  Abel,  163. 


INDEX   OF    SUBJECTS'.  XXXtK 

Christ,  Adam  the  second,  178,  190. 

his  all-sufficiency,  122. 

his  ascension,  127,  13C,  4y4. 

the  beloved,  described,  543. 

his  eharaett  rs,  150. 

the  church's  foundation, -155- 

his  coming,  the  signs  of  it,  574. 

his  commission,  gracious,  271,  32,  33. 

his  condescension  and  glorification,  134. 

covenant  made  v.ith  him,  173. 

first  and  sitxiid  earning,  or  Ins  incarnation, kingdom, 
and  judgment,  106,  111,  645. 

the  creator,  619. 

crucified,  esteemed  foolishness,  225. 

the  true  David,  303,  173. 

his  death  and  resurrection,  119,  120,  123,  13S,  138. 

his  eternity,  61?. 

exaltd|  to  the  kingdom,  146, 134, 137, 489, 490, 493, 494 . 

pur  example,  304. 

faith  in  his  biowt  308. 

God  and  man,  173. 

his  Godhead,  619. 

power  and  w  isdora  of  God,  513. 

the  desire  of  all  nations,  107  v.  6. 

his  glory  and  grace,  1C4. 

glory  in  heaven,  661. 

our  'hope,  362,  364,  308. 

human  and  divine  nature,  20,  103,  148,  684. 

incarnation  and  dominion,  134. 

incarnation  and  sacrifice,  162. 

the  king,  and  the  church  his  spouse,  456,  457. 

his  kingdom  among  the  Gentiles^  660,  489,  490, 453. 
457,  453. 

liis  love  to  enemies,  303,  304= 

his  majesty,  213,  141. 

his  mediatorial  kingdom,  140,  493- 495. 

names  and  titles,  151 153". 

his  obedience  and  death,  229. 

his  offices,  149. 

};is  personal  glories  and  government,  491. 

praised  by  children,   564. 

prophet,  priest,  and  king,  149,  493 495. 

his  resurrection  on  the  Lord's  day,  422,  423. 

sent  by  the  Father,  32,  33,  271. 

our  strength  and  righteousness,  200. 

his  sufferings  and  kingdom,  119,  127,  138,  139. 

his  sufferings  for  our  salvation,  118. 

his  titles,  lis,  151 153. 

his  ztai  ami  reproaches,  116. 
See  other  articles  concerning   Christ,  under  their  rc~ 
spective  ic?-nis. 

CHRISTIAN  LIFE,  327 376. 

Christian,  almost  one,  189. 

character  cf  a  tine,  161. 

church  made  of  Jews  and  Gentiles,  458,' 

qualifications  of  one,  450 452. 

religion,  its  excellence,  245. 

virtues,  223. 
.    vfeak,  not  to  be  despised,  301. 
Church,  Jewish  and  Christian,  436 500. 

beauty  of  it,  456.  457,  460,  461,  398,  541, 


A 


XXXlV  INDEX   OF    SUBJECTS. 

Church,  birth-place  of  saints,  458. 

built  on  Jesus  Christ,  455. 

her  complaints  avenged,  481. 

delight  and  safety  in  it,  407. 

destruction  of  enemies  proceeds  from  thence,  583 , 

espousals  to  Christ,  540. 

gathered  and  settled,  453,  454. 

of  the  Gentiles,  457  v.  1,  5, 6,  129. 

God  fights  for  her,  476,  573,  577. 

God's  presence  there,  453,  454,  404,  405. 

God's  special  delight,  458,   453,  454. 

God's  garden,  459,  enclosed,  542. 

going  to  it,  398,  399. 

Jts  happiness,  473. 

the  house,  and  care  of  God^  470,  471. 

Jews  and  Gentiles  united  in  it,  458. 

increase  of  it,  581. 

prayer  of  the,  in  distress,  406. 

persecuted,  464,  466. 

restored  by  prayer,  363,  488,  351. 

its  safety  in  troubles  and  in  desolations,  471—473,  475. 

the  safety  and  honour  ol  a  nation,  460. 

the  spouse  of  Christ,  456, 

in  the  wilderness,  546,  463  v.  1, 2. 

its  worship  and  order,  461. 

wrath  against  enemies  proceeds  thence,  588. 

■Church  meetings,  482 489. 

Church  members  characterised,  450      -452. 
CIRCUMCISION,  and  Baptism,  501 508. 

abolished,  506. 

and  baptism,  505,  507. 
Citizen  of  Zion,  450,  451. 
Cleansing  blood  of  Christ,  236, 232,  210, 308. 
Clothing,  spiritual,  202,  252,  651. 
Cloud  of  witnesses,  337. 
Cloudy  pillar,  436,  438. 
Colonies  planted,  582. 
Comfort,  from  the  covenant  with  Christ,  175. 

from  the  gospei,  245. 

from  the  hope  of  heaven,  375. 

holiness  and  pardon,  362,  206,  233,  359. 

of  life  blest,  393. 

and  pardon,  203,  204. 

under  sorrows  of  body  and  mind,  369,  375. 

from  the  divine  presence,  373. 

from  the  promises  and  faithfulness  of  God,  175,  266, 

restored,  286. 

and  support  in  God,  122,  343,  344. 

from  ancient  providences,  446,  349.. 
Commission,  of  Christ,  32,  33,  271. 

of  the  apostles,  244. 
Communion,  with  Christ  and  saints,  510,  487,  492 

between  Christ  and  his  ehurch,  534 539. 

between  saints  in  heaven  and  on  earth,  462. 

with    Christ  desired,  171. 
Company  of  saints  the  best,  239,  487. 
Compassion,  of  God,  4,  16,  37,  18,  19. 

of  a  dying  Saviour.  512.  530. 

of  Christ  to  the  afflicted  and  tempted,  262, 
r.omplaint,  of  absence  from  public  worship,  278. 

of  tb«  church,  4§3-  <4W. 


INDEX   OF    SUBJECTS.  XXXV 

Complaint  of  deceit  and  flattery,  574,  575. 
of  desertion,  357,  354. 
of  vain  discourse,  575. 
of  dulness,  351,  323. 
of  a  hard  heart?  352. 
of  in-dwelling  sin,  240,  354. 
of  ingratitude,  309,  554. 
of  pnde,  atheism,  oppression,  &c.  573,  51 5  ~. 
of  sickness,  600. 

of  sloth  and  negligence,  323,  351. 
of  temptation,  354,  355. 
of  quarrelsome  neighbours,  345. 
of  heavy  afflictions  in  mind  and  body,  349. 
genera!,  595. 
Condemnation,  by  the  law,  240,  198. 

none  to  believers,  276. 
-Condescension,  of  God  to  our  affairs,  6. 
to  our  worship,  5,  261. 
of  Christ,  134,  109. 
Confession,  of  our  poverty,  239. 

of  sin,  repentance,  and  pardon,  205— —108,  179,  2. 
180,  327,  360.  203,  204,  349. 
Confidence,  in  God,  284,  276. 

under  trials  and  afflictions,  67. 
Conqueror,  Christ  a,  529, 685,  151,  153,  622. 
Conquerors,  believers,  340,  621,-276,  v.  4,  3,  648,  v.  4. 
Conscience,  secure  and  awakened,  240. 
tender,  277. 

the  pleasures  of  a  good  one,  285. 
its  guilt  relieved,  207, 360,  179, 180, 308, 364,  203,  204. 
Constancy  in  -the  gospel,  228.     (See  Courage.) 
Contention,  complained  oi,  345. 

and  love,  300. 
Contentment  cherished,  283. 

and  love,  30Q. 
Converse  with  God,  417,  418,  389. 
Conversion,  its  nature  and  author,  219,  232. 
efFeeted  by  divine  power,  493,  494. 
the  difiicuity  of  it,  223. 
delayed,  609,  567—569. 
the  wonder  of  earth,  482, 
the  joy  of  heaven,  312. 
praise  for  it,  183,  v.  4. 
earnestly  desired,  221,  181,  v.  4,  S. 
on  the  ascension  of  Christ,  493—495, 
of  Jews  and  Gentiles,  458,  487,  660. 
Conviction  of  sin,  bv  the  law,  240,  198. 

by  the  cross  of  Christ,  334,  365. 
Corner  stone  an  emblem  of  Christ,  150,  v.  13. 
Coronation  of  Christ,  540. 
Correction,  177,  181,  222.    See  Affliction. 
Corrupt  nature  from  Adam,  573,  575. 
Corruption  of  manners  general.     See  Depravity. 
Counsel,  to  young  persons,  555.  and  support  from  God. 
344,   98,    100.  ' 

Counsellor,  Christ,  14S,  v.  2,  153,  v.  5. 
Counsels  of  peace  between  the  Father  and  Christ,494,  v.  4. 
Courage,  christian,  called  up,  338. 
in  temptation  and  trouble,  375. 
in  duty  and  sufferings,  258,  339. 


agcxyi      index  of  subjects, 

in  temptation  and  trouble,  375. 

in  duty  and  sufferings,  25?.  33s. 

in  death,  641,  3t,5,  380,  276,  572. 

in  persecution,  341,  270,  228. 
Covenant,  of  works  cannot  save,  198. 

with   Abraham,  503,  50<i,  507. 

of  grace,  inad<    with  Christ,  our  comfort,  H  '. 
children  therein,  503,  5',-i. 
unchangeable,  218,  442. 
its  pronri*  s,  257. 
seali  d  and  sworn,  176,  511. 
hope  in  it  under  temptation,  17&» 
C-ovetousntss,  43",  431. 
Cowardly  souls  perishing,  189.  v.  3. 

CREATION  and  providence,  58 82. 

Creation   of  the  world,  58. 

new,  221,   219. 

old  and  new,  221,  219. 

called  upon  to  praise  God,  88. 

and  pn  >  nation,  68. 

and  providence,  60,  61,  62,  444,  445. 
Creatures,  their  love  dangerous,  329. 

no  trusting  them,  2,  l,  321,  18,  19. 

God  far  above  them,  25. 

lh<  ir  vanity,  432. 

vain,  and  God  all-sufficient,  2,  1. 

praising  God,  88,  89. 
Creature-strt  ams  low ,  and  springs  of  life  liigh,  3,  v.  7,  ? 
Cross  of  Christ,  our  giorv,  527. 

benefit  of  it,  531. 

salvation   in   it,  228, 

tance  flowing  from  it,  310. 

crucifixion   to  the  world  by  it,  515. 
Crown  of  righteousness,  628. 
Crucijixion,  of  sin,  223,  23C,  189. 

to  the  world,  515. 
Crucifying  Christ  afresh,  334. 
Curse,  ol  the  first  transgression,  256. 

removed  by  Christ,  276. 

turned  into  a  blessing,  117,  v.  3,  4. 
Custom  in  sin,  183. 
Cyrus,  584.  v.  7. 

D. 

Daily  devotion,  390,  40,  41,  319. 
Danger,  of  our  earthlv  pilgrimage,  371? 

of  neglect,  609,  255. 

of  .ovt   to  the   creatures,  329. 

of  pride,   194. 

of  death  and  hell,  615. 
Darkness,  iight  ui  it  from  Christ's  presence,  373, 169,  v.  4 

of  providence,  71. 

of  earth  and  light  of  heaven,   371,  v.  6. 
Darts,  satan"s  fiery,   375,  355. 
David,  a  type  of  Christ,  303,  173. 

Clirist  greater  than,  173,  15,  v.  3. 
Day,  of  grace  and  duty,  609. 

of  life  will  end,  617. 

of  humiliation  in  war,  576> 

of  thanksgiving,  579. 

of  judgment,  583,  5S5» 


INDEX   OF   SUBJECTS.  XXXVU 

Day,  everlasting  one,  644,  652, 371,  v.  6. 
JJeacl,  raised  by  the  gospel,  243. 

to  sin  by  the  cross  of  Christ,  334. 

in  the  Lord  blessed,  62-3. 
-DE  A  TH  of  Ch  m£,an  act  of  submissian,yet  voluntary,  135, 

caused  by  sin,  335. 

and  sufferings  of  Christ?  120,  229. 

and  resurrection  of  Christ,  123,  119. 

grace  and  glory  by  it,  531. 

of  men,  and  afflictions  under  providence,  67. 

of  saints  and  sinners,  385,  386,  381,  636. 

of  a   saint,  623,  631. 

of  a  sinner,  63o,  620. 

of  an  aged  sinner,  567. 

of  a  rich  shiner,  433,  636. 

sometimes  sudden,  615. 

anticipated  with  pleasure,  572,  v.  4,  7,  8, 

sling  of  it  gone,  621,  281,  v.  7. 

deliverance  from  it,  605. 

and  pride,  637. 

fear  of  it  groundless,  627. 

desirable,  625,  633. 

dreadful  or  delightful,  620. 

overcome  by  faith,  621,  622. 

triumphed  over  in  view  of  the  resurrection,    548, 
642,  643. 

preparation  for,  628,  634. 

courage  in  it,  641,  336,  167. 

the  effect  of  sin,  570. 

God's  presence  in  it,  624,  376. 

terrible  to  the  unconverted.  5C7, 

made  easy,  by  the  sight  of  Christ,  533,  522*, 
by  a  sight  of  heaven,  431,  626. 

and  eternity,  632,  622. 

and  immediate  giorv,  629^  633. 

meditation  on  it,  633. 

and  the  resurrection,  638,  642,  643,  666,  640, 
Deceit  and  flattery,  574,  575. 
Deceitfulness,  of  sin,  18.5. 

of  worldly  joys,  332. 
Decrees  of  God,  192 -195,  7. 

revealed  by  Christ,  155. 

not  to  be  vainly  pryed   into,  7  v.  5, 
Dedication  of  ourselves  to  God,  336. 

of  sou;  to  Christ,  511,  215,  v.  5,  6. 

of  children,  504,  505,  507. 
Defence,  in  God,  64,  65. 

from  sin  and  Satan,  281. 

and  salvation  in  God,  284,  375,  368. 
Deity  of  Christ,  102,  103,  148,  254,  684. 
Delay,  of  conversion,  609,  567,  568,  569,  351,  614. 

God  will  not,  595,  v.  11. 
Delaying  sinners  warned,  427. 
Delight  m  the  church,  and  safety,  407,  460,  461, 402 — 405^. 

in  the  whole  of  duty,  336. 

in  God,  297,  404,  284,  278,  279,  416 418,  163,  402 

■ 405. 

in  converse  with  Cluist,  171,  172. 

in  the  law  of  God,  99,  101,  598. 

in  ordinances,  171,  172,  419,  404, 


XXXV111        INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 

Deliverance,  begun  and  perf -cted,  363. 

fro  D  d  spair.  366,  203,  204.  281. 

from  <!•      i  d  stress,   !34,  -485,  307. 

ft"  ii  rt  ath,  605,  'j08. 
oat,  579,  587. 

from  oppression  and  falsehood,  346. 

from  persecution,  46',  343. 

by  prayer,  43 1,  367,  363,  483. 

stasonable,  311. 

from  shipwreck,  69. 

from  slander,  347. 

from  spiritual  enemies,  217,  473,  375,  281, 

surprising,  483. 

from   temptation,  281,  000,  355,  366. 

from  a  tumult,  348. 
Deny  thyself,  223,  189,  v.  2,  230,  v.  3. 
Departure,  from  God,  lamented,  356. 
Dependence.    See  Faith. 
Depravity,  of  nature,  177,  181,  222. 

of  manners,  573 575. 

Desertion,  ?nd  distress  of  soul,  357,  353,  360,  349. 

and  t  mptation  complained  of,  354. 

and  hope,  278. 
Desire,  of  '"hrist's  presence,  372.' 

of  comfort  and  deliverance,  359. 

of  knowledge,  299. 

of  ho.incss,  233. 

of  quickening  grace,  358. 

Of  the  spirit  of  adoption.  161.  161,  v.  9, 10. 
Desolations,  the  church's  safety  m  them,  475. 
Despair,  of  the  humble,  unreasonable,  209. 

a:  1  hope  in  d  ath,  385,  637. 

deliverance  from  it,  366,  203,  204,  B81-. 

and  pr.  sumption,  1S7,  188,  240. 
Devices   of  Satan,    188,  187. 
Devi1,  his  various  Urn vitations,  187,  188. 

IKS   fierv  darts,  375",  v.  2,  355,  v.  3. 

his    en  run-  to  Christ,  256. 

vanquished  by  Christ,  430,  685. 
Devotion,  daily,  330,  400,  551. 

fervent,  desired,  323. 

sacred,  389. 

sick   bed.   556,  599. 

See  Morning,  Evening,  Lord's  Day. 
Difficulty  of  religion,  or  subduing  passions,  P& 
Diligence,  christian,  338. 
direction,  and  pardon,  328. 

and  defence  prayed  for,  413,  v.  5      "8u 

and  hope,  279. 

and  supplies,  344,    See  Knowledge. 
Disease    of  sin,  186. 
Dissolution   of  the  world,  68. 
Distance  from  God  iovcd,  222,  v.  4. 
Distemper  of  the  soul,   186. 
Distinguishing  love   and  grace,  192 197. 

admired,  521. 
Distress,  what  to  be  done  in  it,  460, v. 7. 

of  soul,  or  backsliding  and  desertion,  352.- 

relieved,  364,  203,  204. 
Divine  nature,  of  Christ,  102. 

and  human,  103,  148,  254,  684. 


INDEX   OF   SUBJECTS.  XXXlX 

DQCTMNES,  and  blessings  of  scripture,  191 229, 

Dominion,  of  God,  eternal,  8. 

over  the  sea,  12. 

of  man  over  the  creatures,  54. 
Door,  Christ  compared  to  a,  150,  v.  12. 
Doubts  and  fears,  of  Christians  discouraged,  209. 

censured,  288,  471,  266,  v.  5. 

suppressed.  281,  605,  636,  42. 

removal  or  them  desired,  325,  327,  v.  5. 

removed,  286. 
Drunkard  and  glutton,  440. 
Dulness  spiritual,  351. 
Duties  of  religion,  230. 

assistance  in  them,  42. 

constancy  in,  547,  v.  2,  3. 

to  God  and  man,  451,  452,  237,  238. 

delightful,  336,  v.  3,  4. 

hindered  by  sin,  655,  v.  1, 

help  in  them  desired,  547,  v.  3,  6. 

not  meritorious,  198. 

and  delights  of  heaven,  655. 
Dwelling  with  God,  on  earth,  452. 
ja  heaven,  128. 

E 

Earnest  of  the  Spirit,  629,  v.  3,  525,  v,  4, 
Earth  no  rest  on  it,  432. 
Earthly  joys  forsaken,  331,  332. 
Earthly  mindedness  lamented,  388. 
Education,  religious,  565,  82. 
Effects  of  Christ's  death,  155. 
Effusion  of  the  Spirit,  267. 
Egypt's  plagues,  436. 
Election,  in  Christ,  191. 

sovereign  and  free,  192,  194,  195. 

excludes  boasting,  193. 
Employment  of  samts  in  heaven,  655. 
End  of  the  righteous  and  wicked,  386,     81,  377. 

of  self-righteousness,  199. 

of  the  world,  68,  435. 

of  life  to  be  kept  in  view,  617. 
Enemies,  of  the  church  disappointed,  587. 

destroyed,  574,  575,  460,  588. 

national,  dismayed  and  destroyed,  584. 

prayed  for,  467,  303,  304. 

salvation  from  spiritual,  217. 

triumphed  over,  by  Christ,  477,  478. 

and  by  Christians,  472  v.  6, 7^ 
Enemy,  death  the  last,  621,  v.  3. 
Enjoyment  of  Christ,  17],  172. 
Enlargement,  desired,  358. 

granted,  362, 
Enmity,  between  Christ  and  Satan,  256, 

of  the  carnal  mind,  177. 
Envy,  and  unbelief  cured,  382,  637,  633, 

and  love,  300. 
Equity,  and  wisdom  of  providence,  74. 
Espousals  of  the  church  to  Christ,  540. 
Establishment  and  grace,  217. 
Eternal  Son  of  God,  151,  v,  2, 152,  v,  i 


x.l 


INDEX   OF    SUBJF.CTSf. 


Eternity,  of  God,  14 

of  his  dominion,  8 

and  dtath,  632 

succeeding  this  lift-,  615 

Evening  and  morning  hymn*,  547 557 

Evic'c/icc,i>f  giaci,  or  s.  if-  a.iiu   .ation,  391 

of  sinci  rity,  319,  320,  415 
Evil,  times,  574.  575 

neighbour*,  S45 

magistrates,  38 J,  503,  594 

Exaltation  of  Christ  to  the  kingdom,  127,  137 139, 

119,   489,   493 495 

Examination,  or  evidences  of  grace,  391,  319 
Exmnple?  of  Christ,  113,  304,  151,  v,  5,  153,  v.  5 

of  sau.ts,  337 
Excellence,  of  th>    c hristian  religion,  245 

of  Clirist'i  righteousness,  202 
Exhortations,  to  peace  and  holiness,  338 
Extent  of  duty  and  ztal,  33j,  v.  3, 4 

F. 

Face,  of  Christ,  372,  v.  3,  171,  v,  4,  172,  v.  1 

of  Immanw  I,  155,  v.  4 

of  God,  st   n  at  a  distance,  650,  r.2 

of  God  in  heaven,  288,  v.  6 
faith,  268 276 

!>■  .i  \      and  he  saved,  271 

and  prayer  of  persecuted  saints,  467 

and  assurance,  322 

in  the  blood  of  Christ,  206.  179,308 

in  di'-iiR   gract    and   power,  321,203,  204, 

in  things  uroe<  u,  273,  274 

mid  sight,  620,  71,  412 

and  reason,  261,  n 

and  repentance,  272 

and  oh.  di(  net,  273,  268 

and  unbelief,  271,  272 

assisted  hy  sense,  508 

strong,  when  sense  despairs,  35,  v.  6, 7 

strong,  desired,  266,  v.  6 

overcoming,  enjoyed,  622,  276 

weak,  lamented,  266.  v.  5,  236  v.  3 

in  Christ,  our  sacrifice,  270 

for  pardon  and  sanctineation,  236 
and  knowlidgc  of  him,  322 

joy  of  it,  and  love,  275,  298 
triumphmg  in  Christ,  276 

ever  death  and  the  grave,  022 

walking  bv  it,  274 

without  works,   dead,  268 

Its   ketones,  268,  v.  4 

the  way  of  salvation,  271 
and  salvation,  271 

Faithfulness,  of  God,  15,  43,  18,   19,  37,  436     ' 

to  his  promises,  176, 175, 107,  537 

ei  a  good  man,  451 
Fall,  of  angels  and  men,  184 

a?dr,  rfcovery  of  man,  256,  215 

01  Eabvion,  479 481 

Falsehood,  Kasphemv,  &c.  574,  575 

and  oppression,  deliverance  from  them  346,574,  571 


IlsrDEX    0       SUBJECJS.  xH 

Family,  governin  mt,  392 

\ovt   and  worship,  396 

b    =sings,  395 
Father.  God  our,  161,  46,  47 

Christ  the  everlasting-,  148 
Fear,  of  God,  holy,  277 

reverential  in  worship,  53,  26 

of  death,  627 

overcome,  621,  622,  642 
Fears  ar.d  doubts  suppressed,  236,  281,  605,  485,  434 
Feast,  of  the  gospel,  252,  520 

of  love,  535.  520 

of  triumph,  529 

made  by  divine  love,  521 

its  provisions,  523 

its   guests  invited,  520,  521.  523 
FeUlorvship,  with  Christ  and  saints,  510 

between  Christ  and  his  church,  534 — ---539 

with  Christ  desired  and  enjoyed,  17i,  172,  419 
Fervency  of  devotion,  desired,  323 

want  of  it  lamented,  351 
Fever  of  body  and  mind,  432,  v.  3, 4 
Few,  saved,  189 

seek  and  find,  207,  v  1 
Finishing  of  Christ's  work,  121 
Fire,  Christ  represented  by  a,  150,  v.  9 
Flattery,  and  deceit  complained  of,  574,  575 

self-flattery,  3 
Flesh,  and  sin  mortified,  223,  230,- 189 

and  spirit,  231 

and  blood  of  Christ  the  best  food,  525,  526 

our  tabernacle,  629 
Flint,  the,  dissolved,  257,  v.  7,  8 
Flourishing  religion  in  old  age,  459 
Flying,  from  Christ,  folly  of  it,  255,  v.  3 

to   Christ,  the  felicity  of  it,    ib.  v.  1, 2 
Folly  and  madness  of  sin,  186 
Food,  spiritual,  252,  257,  171 

the  flesh  and  blood  of  Christ,  525,  526 

for  the  soul  desired,  150,  v.  3 
Fools  made  wise,  193 
Forbearance,  of  God*  31 

of  the    righteous,  382 
Forget} ulnesa,  428 

Forgiveness,  of  original  and  actual  sin,  on  confession, 
179,   180 
prayed  for,  360,  327 
plentiful  with  God,  203,  204 
Formality   in  worship,  651,  652,  31Q 
Formation  of  man,  59 

wisdom  of  God  in  it,  57 
Forms,  mere  outward,  vain,  219,  316,  179,  v.  4, 6 
Foretaste  of  heaven,  287 

desired,  172 
Fortitude,  excited,  339 
Foundation.   Christ  the,  455 

Fountain  of  Christ's  blood,  257,  v.  4,  150,  v.  8,  236,  v.  4 
Frailty  of  man,    639,  416,  612 

and  folly  of  man,  614 
Freedom  from  sin  and  misery  in  heaven,  655 
Freeness,  of  the  gospel,  252 


Xlil  INDEX    OF   SUBJECT^. 

Freenets,  of  grace,  192 197 

Ffctfulnesa  discouraged,  382 

Friend,  God  is,  and  father,  40,  v  4,  47,  v  4 

Christ  a,  151.  v  6,  153,  v  6 
Friendship,  its  blessings,  387 

Frownt  and  smiles  of  Christ,  36">,  \  1 

Fruitt,  of  Christ'i  death,  13  s 

of  the    Spirit,  370 

of  the   gospel,  248 

of  faith,  2ti8       , 

of  holiness  and  grace,  230 
Fitt/?iess,  of  Christ,  298 

of  the  gospel,  252 
Fuiiernl,  psalm,  618,  639 

thought,  634.    See  Death,  Burial. 

G. 

Garden,  of  Christ,  the  church,  542 

of  God,  459 
Garment*  of  salvation  202,  252,  v  6,  7 
Gate*,  of  Sion,  252,  v  9,  472,  v  3 

of  hell,  476  v  6 

of  heaven,  128  v  6,7 
Gentiles,  Christ  revealed  to,  250,  148,  520,  521,  4^6 

the  God  of  the,  660 

blessing  of  Abraham  on  them,  503,  504,  506 

given  to  Christ,  147,  127,  138,  489,  490 

called  in  answer  to  prayer,  409 

owning  the  true   God,  660,  251,  129 

church  of  the,  456,  457,  490,  409 

and  Jews  united  in  the  christian  church,  45S 
Glorified,  body,  642 

martyrs  and  saints,  656,  657 
Glory,  of  God,  infinite,  27,  660 

in  the  gospel,  249 
in  our  salvation,  229 

and  grace  in  the  person  of  Christ,  104,  103,  249 

shines  in  the  sufferings  and  cross  of  Christ,  515,533,133 

of  Christ  in  heaven,   661 

and  grace  promised,  403,  243,  640,  213 

and  grace  by  the  death  of  Christ,  531 

to  the  Father,  Son,  and  holy  Spirit,  66^ 681 

Glorification  and  condescension  of  Christ,  134,  491,492 
Glory  of  God  in  our  salvation,  229 

and  grace  promised,  184,  403,  213,  243 
Glorying  in  Christ  and  his  cross,  322,  201,  515,  527 
Glutton,  439 

and  drunkard,  440 
God,  all  in  all,  169,  170,  394 

all-seeing,  40,  41 

all-sufficient,  2,  1,    122 

his  attributes,  44 23 

his  being,  attributes,  and  providence,  3, 75, 76, 81, 559 

the  avenger  of  his  people,  13 

his  care  of  saints,  342,  484 

and  of  the  church,  471 

creator  and  redeemer,  218 

creation  and  providence,  60,  62 

our  defence  and  salvation,  281,  2,  1,  368,  48,  50 

eternal,  sovereign,  and  holy,  9 

eternal  and  man  mortal,  6i6,  618,  61* 


INDEX   OF   SUBJECTS.  xltil 

God,  his  faithfulness,  15,  436,  43 

far  above  the  creatures,  25 

glorified  by  Christ,  249,518 

glorified,  and  sinners  saved,  229 

goodness  and  mercy,  16,  17,  39,  4,  38,  37 

goodness  and  truth,  16,  18,  19 

his  governing  power  and  goodness,  52 

great  and  good,  55,   79,  612,  22,  23,  16,  76 

heart  searching,  319 

our  only  hope  and  help-,  30 

incomprehensible,  28,  27 

The  judge,  645,  647,  317,  651,  652 

kind  to  his  people,  37,  18,  19 

his  majesty,  660,  20 
and  condescension,  34,  35,  612 
mercy  and  truth,  75,  53,  17,  39,  S7 

made  man,  134 

of  nature  and  grace,  558,  559 

his  perfections,  44,  28,  75,  3,  43,  22,  23,  16, 18,  19 

our  portion,  and  Christ  our  hope,  362 

our  portion  here  and  hereafter,  168 

his  power  and  majesty,  53,  55,  9— —11,  660 

praised  by  children,  564 

our  preserver,  63 65,  212 

present  in  his  churches,  404,  405 

our  refuge  in  national  troubles,  475,  476 

our  shepherd,  165 167 

his  sovereignty  and  goodness  to  man,  35, 134,  612, 16 

our  support  and  comfort,  343 

supreme  governor,  594,  9 11,  591 

his  vengeance  and  compassion,  55,  645 

unchangeable,  174,  56 

his  universal  dominion,  90 

his  wisdom  in  his  works,  56,  57 

worthy  of  all  praise,  22,  23,  18,  19. 429,  91,  69,  387 

sight  of  him  weans  from  the  world,  330 

terrible  to  sinners,  20.    See  Perfections,  Works,  &c. 
Godhead  of  Christ,  102,  103,  619 
Good  works,  244,  450,  451,  128,  293,  294 

profit  men,   not  God,  239 

cannot  justify,  119,  201 
Goodness  of  God,  16,  18,  19,  54,   17,  43,  611,  309 

and  greatness,  51,  45— -47 

and  power,  51 

and  M-rath,  21 
Gospel,  armour,  406,  v  4,  339,  v  I 

glad  tidings,  250 

Feast-  252,  520 

its  glory  and  suceess,  95,  457,  492,  493, 267, 148  V.  1 

different  success  of  it,  247 

invitations  and  provisions,  252,  528 

gives  no  liberty  to  sin,  334,  230,  268 
joyful  sound,  94,  243,  110,  224 

times,  their  blessedness,  250 

divine  evidence  of  the,  93 

attested  by  miracles,  244,  109,  126 

not  ashamed  of  the,  322,  527 

glorifies  God,  249 

ministry,  250 

its  wisdom  and  grace,  249 

its  blessed  effects,  24$ 


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xllV  INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS 

Gospel,  savour  of  life  or  death,  247 

sinned  against,  246 

and  law,  198 

and  law  joined,  242 

distinguished,  241 

alone   gives  sinners  hope,  245 

power  of  God  to  salvation,  248,   492 

practical   tendency   of  it,  230 

worship  and  order.  461 
Government,  and  magistrates  from  God,  589,  591 

of  Christ,  589,   148,  v  3—5 
Grace,  adopting,  161 

of  Christ,  489 492 

converting,    222 

electric,  191 

ks  evidences  or  self  examination,  391,  319 

in  exercise,  533 

not  conveyed  by  parents,   220 

its  freedoih   and  sovereignty,  192 197 

and  holiness,  230 

growth  in,  459 

an  immortal  and  holy  principle,  161,  v  5 

without  merit,  344,  206,  208 

justifying,  198 

pardoning,  209,  203,   204 

and  providence,  60,  75,  444,  76 78 

given   us  in   Christ,  226,  v  3,  175 

persevering,  214 

equal  to  power,  51 

persevering  and  restoring,  212 

promises  of,  256 266 

above  riches,  580 

sanctifying  and  saving,  225 

and  glory  in  the  person  of  Christ,    104,  103 

and  glory  by  the  death  of  Christ,  531 

salvation  by  it,  226,  225 

Sovereignty  of  it,  192 197 

of  the   Spirit,  370 

all  sufficient  in  duty  and  sufferings,  258,  42,   20° 

superabounding,  209 

surprising,  232,  161 

throne  of,  accessible,  401,  142,  143 

and  vengeance,  21 

truth  and  protection,  80 

tried  bv  afflictions,  336,  52,  210,  211 

and  glory,  213,  403 
Graceless  souls,  wretched,  1<59 
Graces,  (christian)  370 

in  exercise  at  the   Lord's  table,  *33 

tried,  386,  52 

shining  in  trials,  341 
Gratitude,  for  divine  favours,  336 

want   of  it  lamented,  30©,    554,  v  3 

Greatness  and  gosdness  of  God,  45 -57,  51 

Growth  in  grace,  459 

Guide,  Christ  a,    151,  v  5,  153,  v  5 

the  divine  counsels  our,   168,  v  2,  547,  v  5,  f 

the  holy  Spirit,  349,  v  11 
Guidance f  divine,  saught,  547,  v  > 


INDEX   OF    SUBJECTS.  XiV" 

Guilt  of  conscience  relieved,  207,  209,  360,   179,   ISO, 
308,  364,  203,  204 

H. 

Habits  sinful,  hard  to  be  broken,  183: 
Happiness,  in  God  only,  169,  170 

in  God's  presence,  372,  373 

on  earth,  287,  288,  v  7— 10 

in  heaven,  662 
Happy,  saint  and  cursed  sinner,   378 

men  described,  370,  206,  205 

nation,    580 
Hardness  of  heart,  352- 

Harvest,  559 5bl 

Hatred  and  love,  300 

Head,  Christ  our,  150,  v  7,  510,  v  5 

Health,  preserved,  548,  554,  66 

sickness  and  recoverv,  600,  603,  604,  605,  607 

prayed  for,  360,  600,  596 
Hearing,  of  prayer  and  salvation,  486,  362 

the  word  unprofitably,  428 

and  praying  for  success,   428 
■with  pleasure  and  profit,  250,  217 
Heart,  known  to  God,  40 

hard,  352 

softened,   257,  v  7 9 

Heaven,  what  constitutes  it,  170 

aspirations  after,  659,  172,  331,  332,  326,  37i 

its  blessedness  and  business,  656,  657 

meditation  of,  275 

negligence  in  seeking  after,  614 

hope  of  it  suppoiting,  375 

hoped  for  by  Christ's  resurrection,  125 

freedom  from  sin  and  misery  there,  655 

worship  of  it,  humble,  659 

Christ's  dwelling  place,  661,  544 

dvvelfing  place  of  the  saints,  128 

sight  of  God'  and  Christ  there,  326. 

blessed  society  there,  658,  462 

nothing  without  God,  168 

invisible  and  holy,  654 

ensured  and  prepared  for,  628 

foretaste  of  it  op  earth,  287 

prospect  of  it  makes,  death  easy,  626 

of  separate  souls  and  resurrection,  386 

the   everlasting  felicity    of,  662 

and  earth,  331,  332,  371 

and  heli,  648 
Heavenly,  mindedness,  285. 

desired-,   388 

joy  on  earth,  171,  288.  287 
Hell,  and  death,  630 

and  judgment,  563,  648 

or  the  vengeance  of  God,  653,  20 

holy  fear  of,  653,  646 
Helpless  sou's  hoping  and  praying,  30 
Hezekiatfs  song,  607 
High  Priest,  Christ,  151,  v  8,  153,  v  8 

and  king  and  judge,  152 
Holiness.    See  Grace,  Spiritual,  Sanctiflcation, 

and  sovereignty  of  God,  245  25     ' 

and  grace,  232,  230,  268 
LB  3] 


XM  INDEX   OF   SUBJECTS. 

Hfiliness,  its  characters,  370 
true  faith  promotes,  337 
forbids  sin,  161,  vS 

jieceessary  preparation  for  heaven,  654 
pardon  and  comfort,  362 
desired,  233 

loved  only  by  the  gracious,  213,  Y  4 
professed,  318,  319 
Honour,  of  the  world,  vain,  431 

to  magistrates,  589 
Hope,  of  Saints,  Christ  the,  362 
in  the  covenant,   176 
in  darkness,  357,  280,  349 
gives  light  and  strength,  274 

of  the  resurrection,  641,  622,  621,  385,  386,  631,642 
and  despair  in  death,  385,  637,  63ft 
and  prayer,  408 
of  national  victory,  577 
and  direction,  279 
in  afflictions,  279,   349 
of  the  helpless,  30 
of  the  living,  609 
the  soul's  anchor,  176 
in  Christ  comfort  under  sorrows,  369 
of  heaven  by  Christ's  resurrection,  125 
of  heaven,  supporting  and  sanctifying  under  trials, 

375,   161,  v  4 
maketh  not  ashamed,  484,  485 
makes  death  easy,  626 
of  Sinners,  vain,  377,  v  4— —6 
Morn  of  promise,  496,  v  2 

Hasanna,  to  Christ,  682 -687 

of  the  children,  664 
for  the  Lord's  Day,  422,  423 
Households,  504,  v  4.  505,  >  3.    See  Family. 
Human  affairs,  condescended  to  by  God,  6 
Humanity  and  deity  of  Christ,  103,  148,  684 
Humble,  God  dwells  with  the,  261 


enlightened,  194,  195,  496 
sinner  pardoned,  282 


worship  of  heaven,  659 
Humiliation,  day,  573,  578 

for  disappointment  in  war,  576 

and  exaltation  of  Christ,  121,  155,  152, 133,  136 
Humility,  and  pride,  192 

and*  meekness,  370 

and  submission,  283 

and  resignation  under  affliction,  596 

of  heaven,  659 
Hunger,  and  thirst  after  righteousness,  370,  v  4 

none  in  heaven,  656,  657 
Husbandman's  psalm,  558 
Hypocrites,  and  hypocrisy,  574,  575 

known  and  abhorred  of  God,  316 

and  almost  christian,  189 

and  apostasy,  IS? 

at  the  day  of  judgment,  650,  652 

Idd  try  reproved,  48,  49,  344,  50 
ignorance  lanieijted,  425 


INDEX  0F    SUBJECTS.  Xlvji 

Ignorant,  enlightened,  194,  19* 
Illumination  of  the  Spmt,  324 
Images,  vain  and  stupid,  48,  49,  50 
Immanuel.  God  with  us,  155,  684,  153,  103,  v  6 
Immutability  of  God  and  his  covenant,  174,  56 
Impenitence,  the  danger  of,  272 
Implacable  hatred  to  God,  467,  v  6 
Imprecations  and  charity,  467 
Incarnation,  of  Christ,  103,  105,  148,   107 
praise  for  the,  157 
and  sacrifice  of  Christ,  162 
Incomprehensibility  of  God,  27 
and  invisibility,  29 
and  sovereignty,  28 
Inconstancy,  of  Israel,  442 

of  our  love,  356 
Increase,  of  the  Church,  581 

of  grace,  459 
Industry,  nothing  without  a  blessing,  393,  394 
Infants,  59,  v  5.    See   Children. 
Ingratitude  complained  of,  309,  614,  v  3,  4 
Inheritance,  eternal,  276 
Iniquity,  abounding,  574,  575 

prevailing,  conquered  and  pardoned,  409 
Inspiration  and  prophecy,  93 
Institution  of  the  Lord's  Supper,  509 
Instruction,  from  God,  289 
from  scripture,  97,  98 
in  piety,  565 
Instructive  afflictions,  383 
Insufficiency,  of  reason,  27 

of  self-righteousness,  199,  252 
of  riches  to  free  from  death,  636,  637 
Of  the  world  to  make  us  happy,  331,  332,169 
Intemperance,  punished,  439 
and  pardoned,  440 

Intercession  of  Christ,  142 147 

Interest  in  Christ,  assurance  of  it  desired,  325 

INVITATIONS,  of  scripture,  252 255 

of  Christ,  to  sinners,  253 

to  saints  answered,  538 

of  the  gospel,  252 255,    521,   259,  260 

of  saints  to  sinners,  485,  v  5, 6 
importance  of  regarding  the,  254,  255 
accepted,  236 
Isaac  and  the  altar,  314 

Islands,  the,  to  be  called,  138,  v  3— — 6,  490,  v  2 
'      distant,  409,  v  5 

northern,  410,  v  2,  5,  v  1,  579,  v  5 
Israel  saved  from  the  Assyrians,  588 

delivered  from   Egypt,   and  brought  to  Canaan, 

215,  446,  436,  449,  444,  445,  77 
their  rebellion  and  punishment,  438,  441 
punished  and  pardoned,  442,  440 
travels  in  the  wilderness,  449,  447 
Israelitish  history,  436 449 

Jailor,  the  Philippian,  505  v.  3 
Jealousy  of  our  love  to  Christ,  54S 
Jehovah.  85,vll,  55,  v  3,  466,  v  8 
LB  4] 


Xlviil  INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 

I 

Jchovnh,  reigns,  9 ll,  111,  G45 

Jews,  dearest  of.  names,  155.    See  Lord,  Chr 

Jewith  church,  535 449 

Jeivs.     See  J.s-rael,  and   Gentiles. 

John   baptist's  message,  496 

•Ionian   divides,  4  17,  v  2 

Jothua,  Christ,  so  called,  448 

Journey,  Christian,  through  a  wilderness,  371 

of  the  Israelites,  449,  447 
Joy,  spiritual,  reason  of  it,  60 

in  Christ  unseen,  298 

carnal  and  deceitful  parted  with,  331,  332 

of  faith,  275 

heavenly  upon  earth,  387,  288 

soon  interrupted,  356,  287,  v  7 

spiritual  restored,  286 

in   Christ's   presence  eternal,  662 

of  conversion,  482,      See   Delight. 

in  heaven,  on  a  sinner's  conversion,  312,  312,  v  6 

Judge,  Christ,  648 652,  151,  v  7,  153,  v  7 

Juugment,  day,  644 — —652 

the   last,  048,  644 

certain,  646 

youth  reminded  of,  568,  569 

Christ  coming  to,  152 

and  hell,  563 

desire  to  stand  with  acceptance  at  the,  648,  v  7 

dignity   and   dominion   of  the    righteous    at    the, 
387,  v   5 8 

and  mercy,  047,  55 

s.  at  of  God,  647,  378,  v  5 
Just,  the,  described,  291,  451 
Justice,  of  God,  24 

and  giace,  321,  v  6 

and  mercy,  21,  44,  v  7,  45,v7,8,  37,  v  5 

of  providence,  74 

and  truth  towards  men,  451 
Justification,  compleat,  276 

free,  206,  208,  204 

by  faith,  not  by  works,  198,  201 

and  sanctirication,  236,  202 

K. 

King  of  kings,  Christ,  151,  v  3,  153,  v  3 

Kings  and  priests,  believers  made,  152,  155,  v  7 

Kingdom,  of  Christ,  157,  141 

and  titles  of  Christ,  148 

of  Christ  among  men,  497,  644 

of  God,  supreme,  13 
eternal,  8 
Kiss  the  Son,  653,  v  6 
Knowledge,  desired,  299,  415 

and  faith  in  Christ,  322 

of  Christ   crucified,  excellent,  242,  v  5 

given  to  those  who  seek  it,  255 

vain  without  love,  296 

saving  from  God,  194,  195 

L. 

Lamb,  slain,  praise  to  the,  216,  154—15* 
takes  away  sin,  270 
Qf  God,  angry,  151  v.  4,  153  v,  4 


INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS.  xllX 

LafrJ,  conquers  the  roaring  lion,  216  v.  3 

Lfl/w&'s   book  of  Kfe,  369  v.  4,  5.  7  v.  6 

Languor  of  devotion,  323 

Law,  of  God,  or  love  to  God  and  our  neighbour,  23? 

delight  in  the,  99-,  373 

convinces  of  sin,  240 

condemns  but  cannot  sa\e,  IPS,  448,  272  v.  3. 

engraved  on  the  heart,  257  v.  9 
'and  gospel,  distinguished,  241 

and  gospel,  joined,  242 

obedience  better  than  sacrifice,  238 

sins  against   law  and  gospel,  246 
Leader,  Christ  a,  337  v.  5 
Leaning  on  Christ,  546,    523  v.  2 
Legacy  of  Christ  claimed,  511 
Levitwal  priesthood  fulfilled  in    Christ,  145 
Liberality,  to  the  poor,  291,  292 

rewarded,  292 295 

Liberty,  spiritual  asserted,  334 

of  conscience,  539  v.  5,  5°3  v.  2 
Life,  (Christ  the)  of  men,   151  v.  5,  153  v.  5 

of  man  described,  656  v.  5 — 7 

frail,  succeeded  by  eternity,  615 

wonderfully  preserved,  5-i3,  66 

short,  and  miserable,  610,  611 
and  God  good,  611 

the  day  of  grace  and  hope,  609 

and  rictus,  their  vanity,  637 

short  and  feeble,  612,  631,  618 
Light,  of  the  Jews  and   Gentiles,  Christ,  625  v  4,  4 

and  salvation  by  Christ,  259,  260,  234,  235 

of  the  world,   151  v.  5,   153  v.  5 

in  darkness,  bv  God's  presence,  373,  351  v.  3,  4 
Lion,  (Satan)  155  v.  2 

conquered  by  the  Lamb,  216  v.  3 

Judah's,  151  v.  4,  153  v.  4 
Living  power  and  dying  love  of  Christ,  215  v.  4 
Looking,  within  the"  veil,  337,  275 

on  Christ  and  mourning,  365 
Long-suffering  of  God,  31,  309 
■Longing,  after  God  and  his  house,  278,  416— r4lS 

for  holiness,  233 

for  comfort,  350,  172  v.  11, 12 

for  heaven,  326,  374 

for  the  beatific  vision^  412,  662 
Lord,  of  hosts,  and  Lord  of  lords,  151  v.  3,  1£3  v.  3 

our  righteousness,  234,  235 

LorcTs  day,  413 424 

Lord's  supper,  Hymns,  509 533 

instituted,  509 

provisions  at  the,  525,  528 

our  redeemer  at  the  table,  523,  534 

a  triumphal  fast,  529 

the  adiniiing  guests,  521 

e^r.g-iical  graces  exercised  at  the,  533 

a?id  baptism,  508 
LOVE,   of  God,   to  the  righteous,"  and  hatred  to  tfe 
wicked,  377,  378 

in  sending  his  Son,  271.  32.  33 

better  than   :ifr,  417.  418 

en 


1  INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 

Love  of  God,  unchangeable,   174,  442,  276,  263,  471 

distinguishing.   194,  1"5,  196,  197 

of  Christ  to   men,  254 

to  sinners,  3o3 

to  the  church,  515 

in  dying,  530 

in   words  and  deeds,  545 

its  strength,  546 

unchangeable,  276,  471 

unparalleled,  512 

shed  abroad  in  the  heart,  430 

its  banquet,  536,  521 

to  Cod  and  our  neighbour,  2S7 

to  God  inconstant,  356 

pleasant  and  powerful,  296 

to   Christ  strong,  372 

to  the  unseen  Saviour,  298,  661  v.  T 

to  men,  brotherly.  299 

to  enemies,  303,  304,  451  v.  6 

and  worship  in  a  family,  299 

to  the  creature  dangerous,  329 

and  charity,  302 

and  sympathy,  370  v.  5 

and  hatred,  300 

peace  and  meekness,  370 

faith  and  joy,  298 

superior  to  knowledge,  faith,  and  hope,  296 

perfect  in  heaven,  661 

religion  vain  without  it,  305 
Luats  of  the  fl.  sh,  conflict  with,  231 
Luxitry,  punished,  439 

and  pardoned,  440 
Lydia's  house,  505  v.  3 
Lying  hated,  3*2  v.  5 

M. 

Madness,  follv,  and  distemper  of  «n,  18$ 

MACISTJiACT,  589 595 

Magistrates,  their  authority  from  God,  591 

advice  to  them,  146  v." 9,  10,   147  v.  5,  * 

hon  ur  due  to,  589 

qualifications  and  duties  of,  590 

warned,  593.  594 

raised  and  deposed,  591 
Majesty    of  God,    terrible,    20,    465,    SS.      See    GaU, 

Greattwsit. 
Malice,  and  hatred  discountenanced,  300 

against  God,  implacable,  467  v.  6 
Man.  his  wonderful  formation,  292 

Ins  dominion  over  the  creatures,  54 

his  fall  and  recovery,  256 

mortal,  and  Christ  eternal,  612 

his  vanity  as  mortal,  612,  613,  25,  6l«,  &1§ 

saved,  and  angels  punished,  196,  197 
Manna,  rained  down,  439  v.  1 — 4 

spiritual,   513,   139  v.  4 
Mariner's  psalm,  69,  70 
Marks,  of  implanted  grace,  391,  319 

of  the  blessed  man,  370 

Of  the   children  of  God,  161 


iXDEX    OF    SUBJECTS..  11 

Marks  of  true  faith,  258 

of  Genuine  holiness,  230 

of  sincerity.  320,  -415  at  tlie  pause. 
Marriage,  mystical,  456 
Marty  rdim,  276,  228 
Martyrs  glorified,  656,  657 
Mary,  the  virgin's  song,   107 
Master   of  a  family,  392 
Mediator,  access  by,  to   the  throhe  of  grace,  401,   15?l 

v.  6,  153  v.  6. 
Meditation.  378,  330,  557 

and  retirement,  388 

on  the  word,  99,  100 

on  heaven,  275 
Meekness,  378  t.  3.  293,  299 

learned  of  Christ,  253 
Melancholy,  reproved,  279 

and  hope,  280 

removed,  482 
Melchiztder,  a  type  of  Christ,  485  v.  3.  4.  494 

Members  of  a  church  characterized,  450 152 

Memorial  of  our    absent  Lord,  514,  509 
Memory,  weak,  428 
Mercies,  national,  57P,   533 

coimnon  and  special,  79,   17,  39 

praise  for  spiritual  aitd  temporal,  17,  §9 

innumerable,  556 

ewriasting,  77,   445 

recorded,  449 

and  judgment,  647 

and  truth  cf  God,  15,  75,  S3 

goodness  and  truth,   13,   19 

truth,  and  grace,  77,  43,  22 
Mercy  of  God  cause  of  salvation,  225>  32-,  33 
fterit,  human,  disclaimed,.  239 
Merits  of   Christ,   155 
Message,  cf  the  angels,  105 

of"  Christ,  32 

of  the  gospeJ,  224 

of  gospel   ministers;  250 

of  John   the   Baptist,  496 
Messenger  of  the  covenant,  151  v.  3,  158  y.  3. 
Messiah,  born,  107 

Jesus  the  true,  145 
Michael's  war  widi  the  dragon,  484 
Midnight  thoughts,  557,   99,   100,  556 
Mighty  God,  Christ  the,  143  v.  3,  477 
Milk,  of  the  word,  desired,  161 

and  wine,  252  v.  5 
Mind,  carnal,  177 

spiritual,  389 
Ministers,  commission  of  the  apostolic,  244 

ordained,  454,  453 

their  message,  250 

their  work  and  encouragement,  244  r.  1,  4,  5 

loved  for  their  works'  sake,  250 
Ministry,  of  argels,  474,  114,  115 

of  tue  gospel  welcome,  250 
Miracles,  at  the  birth  ef  Christ,  109 

in  the  life,  death,  and  resurrection,   of  Christ*  4W 
[£2] 


Ill  INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 

Miracles  in  the  wilderness,  447 

Misery,  and  >in  banished  front  heaven,  655 

and  shortn>ss   of  :it"  ,  610 

without  God  in  the  world,  433 

Misery   of  sinners,  378 381 

Misimprovement  of  time,  614 

Missionary   meetings,  hymns  for,  4°o 500 

Morning  star,  Christ,  496  v.  8,  iso  v.  15 

songs,   547 359 

or  evening,  550 553 

of  a    Lords-day,  511,  &c. 

Mortality,  of  man,  613,  627 
the    effect  of  sin,  170 
and  hope,  639 

and  God  eternal,  98,  616.  618 
and  Christ's  eternity,  619 
Mortification,  of  sin.  223,  230,  189 

to  the  fforld  by  the  si<jht  of  God,  330,  172 
by   the  cross  of  Christ,  515 
to  sin  by  the  cross,  310 
by  sight  of  heaven*  330 
Moses,  Aaron  and  Joshua,  448 

and  Christ,  their  different  works,  156 
disobedience  to,  punished,  246 
rod  of,  436  v.  9 

death  like  his  desired,  624,  626 
Mourning  for  sin,  664,  3  70  Vi  2,  272  v.  1 
Murmuring  punished,    9 
Mysteries    in  the  gospel,  247 
revealed,  194,  195 

N. 

frames  and  offices  of  Christ,  148 153 

Naymv  way,  223,  189 

Nation,  the  honour  and  safi  ty  of  it  is  the  church,  460 

prosperity  of  it,  580,   581 

blest  and  punish*  d,  532 

where  God  resides,  happy,  2 
National,  deliverance,  58i,  591,  588,  586,  483 

desolations,  the  church's  safety,   and   triumph    in 
them,  475 

mercies  and  thanks,  579,  587,  583 

Nativity  of  Christ,  105 112 

Nature,  btjok  of,  and  scripture,  95 97 

and  grace,  177,  232,  181 

of  man's  frame,  59 

of  {alien  man,  sinful,  182,  177 

wodu  of.  to  be   dissolved,  68,  435  v.  3 
Neglect  of  it  iigion  dangerous,  609,  255 
Negligence  complained  of,  614 
Netgnbour  and  God  loved,  237 
New  covenant,  promises,  257 

sealed,  511 
New  birth,  219 

creation,  219,  221,  117 

creature  described,  161,  257  v.  6—10 

testament  in  the  blood  of  Christ,  511 

htart  described  and  desired,  221,  257  v.  7—10 

life,  334 

song,  155 

heaven  and  earth.  6S  v,  5 


INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS.  litt 

N?w  England,  psalm  for,  582 
TsOW,  God's  immortal,  14  v.  4 
Now  is  the  accepted  time,  425  v.  5 

o. 

Oath,  of  God,  to  Abraham,  and  his  seed, 

to    David  and  Christ,   174 

mid  promise  to  his   people,  175,  471 

solemn,  to  be  regarded,  451  v.  4 

and  promises  of  men  broken,  574 
Obedience,  to  Christ,  246 

of  faith,  258 

flowing-  from  love,  296 

better  than  sacrifice,  2.38 

cheerful  and  voluntary,  236,  296 

evangelical,  268j  161 

sincere,  319,  320,  205 208 

the  highest  wisdom,  56  v.  6 
Offence,  hot  to  be  given  to  any,  301 
Offices,  and  titles  of  Christ,  148 153 

of  the  Spirit,  324,    120 
Old  Age,  flourishing  in  religion,  459 

unconverted,  567 

and  preparation  for  death,  570 

prayfcj    and   song  Ibr,  572 

reflection  and  hop;    of,  571 

and  the  resurrection.  572,  640,  618 
Old  man  of  sin  Ci  ucified,  223,  230,  189/ 
Olive  tree,  wild  a;.d  good,  504 
Omnipotence,  of  God,  24 

our  strength,  42 

and  grace,  51 
Omnipresence  of  God,   40,  41 
Omniscience  of  God,  40,  4i,  44  v.  3,  45  v.  4. 
Oppression,  compiained  of,  575 

punished,  573,  674.      See  Persecutors.  , 
Ordinances,  delight  in,  419,  171,  172 

See  Baptism  and  Lord's  Supper* 
Ordination  of  a  minister,  454,  453 
Original  sin,  177,  256 
Overcoming  faith,  prayed  for,  621 

enjoyed,  622,   276  * 

P. 
fain,  comfort  under,  36° 

forgotten  v.  lien  Christ  is  remembered,  425 
Paradise  on  earth,  287,  288  v.  7— 18,   285 
pardon,  for  the  greatest  sins,  2CS 

and  sanctification   by  faith,  236 

bought  at  a  dear  price,  515,  520 

brought  to  oiir  senses,  519 

holiness  and  comfort,  362 

of  backsliding,  364,  441 

and  direction,  328 

and  repentance  prayed  for,  360 

and   confession,  205- 207 

of  original  and  actual  sin,  180 

and  peace  through  Christ,  lfU 

plentiful   with    God,  20u,  203,  204 

and  strength  from  Christ,   532,  234,  235 
Parents,  and  children,  503,  504 


liv  t\df>.   of   SUBJECT*, 

Parents  convey   nnt    grace, 
PAWi  lundl  .!,  172 

Passover,  c  !ii-i -;  our,  i^J 

spii  itual,  165 167 

at  I  hrist,  d<  sired,  535,  150  r.  IS 
Patience,  uitd'T  afflictions,  590 

and  faith   under  dai!<  providence*,  7! 
and  prayer,  in  lonl  darkness,  280,  ~o~,  204 
under  the  world's  hatred,  382 
ins,  381,   Cj-1 
u  tended,  283 

'  producing  repentancp,  Si,  309 
Watt    ■-..  Christ,  the  christian's,  113,  153  v.  5 

a,  337 
Peute,  of  the  nations,  S60,  476 
of  conscience,   li'> 
and  !ov.-.  kr.  300,  301 
on  earth  and  good  will,  J05 
and  holiness  encouraged,  -^ft 
v.ith   men    desin  d,  345 
and  pardon  through   Christ,   164 

ubmissibn  under  trials,  3i4r  3i5 
trust   and   strength,  472 
of  priet  .  M 
Perfection,  of  scripture,  97,  94 
of  the  christian  religion,  2-15 
of  ChrLtt's  righteousness,  2tn> 
of  holiness  in  heaven,  '554,  655 

of  happiness  in  heaven,  656 662 

Perfection*  of  God.  43 50 

of  God,  displayed  in  the  gospel,  24$ 
shining  in  the  cross,  518 

Persecuted  saints,  praying  and  pleading,   463 166 

their  prayer  and  faith,  -.67 
God  their  avenger,  16 
Persecution,  courage   and   perseverance   under  it,  276, 
341. 
victory  over  and  deliverance  from  it,  469,  371,  341 
Persecutor*,  punished,  3*2,  443,  387 
their  folly,  468 
complained  of,  563 
deliverance  from  them,  74.  573.  343 

PERSEVERANCE,  of  the  saints,   210 214 

in   duty,   42.  338 
in  haknets,  234,  230 
under  persecution  and  trials.  341 
the  effect  of  truth  and  mercy,  100 
connected   with  all    the   graces,  370 
in   grace  desired,   232  v.  4 

of  saints    to  g:ory  certain,  106,  214,  322,  628,125 
Person,  of  Christ,  104,   103 

anil   glories    of   Christ,  491,    457 
the  blessed,  205,  206,  208,  370 
Pestilence,  preservation  in  it,  601 
Phnr'nee  an 'I  Publican,   232 
Physician,  Christ,   136,  260 
Piety,  instructions  therein,  565.    See  Saint, 
Pilgrimage,  the    christian,  371 
Pitgah's  mount.  624 
ttfttf,  to  the    poor  and  afflicted,  201,  292 


INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS.  lv 

Ylty,    in  -words  and  deeds,  291 

blessed  and  rewarded,  293 295 

«f  Christ,  530,  512,  215  v.  2 
Pleading,  under  afflictions  without  repining,  250,  596 
the  promises,  264 
under  pain  of  mind,  313 

under  persecution*  463 466 

Pleasures,  of  religion,  287,  288 

of  a  good  conscience,  285 
danger  of  sensuai,  431 
sinful,  forsaken,  331,  332 
heavenly,  aspired  after,  id. 
Pollution  removed  and  prevented,  257,  v.  4—8 
Poor,  chaiitv  to  them,  291,  292 

friends  of  the,  rewarded,  293 295 

Portion,   God  our  only,  169,  170 
the  best,  362 

of  saints  and  sinners,  686,  384,  382 
Positive  institutions,  the  use  of,  503 
Potter  and  the  clay,  192 
Poverty,  of  spirit,  370,  253 

confessed,   239,  659  v.  6,  7 
Power,  of  God,  24,  42 

and  goodness,  51,  52 

and  majesty  of  God,  53,  55,  22,  23 

and  wisdom  in  Christ  crucified,  249,  518 

and  grace  of  Christ,  258 

of  the  Spirit  in  converting  sinners,  324,  133 

of  faith,  268,  276 

of  grace    and  sin,  231 

of  Christians  throtigh  Christ,  258 

of  the  gospe!,  248,  492 
Powers  of  h^ll  vanquished  by  Christ,  685,  529,  235 
Practical,  atheism,  3,  36,  182 

religion,  291,  268 

tendency  of  the  gospel,  230 
PItAISE  to  God,  our  creator,  83,  84 

for  creation  and  prcnidence,  61,  62 

for  creation  and  redemption,  218 

for  daily  preservation,  548,  552,  554 

ibr  eminent  deliverances,  485,  608 

fur  deliverance  from  death,  605,  608 

for  private  deliverances,  411 

general,  87,  22,  23,  16 

lor  the  gospel,  251 

for  health  restored,  603,   604,  606 

tor  hearing  prayer,  486,  488 

public,  608 

and  public  prayer,  410 

for  protection,  grace  and  truth,  80 

for  general  providence,  and  special  grace,  75 

for  rain,  5.53,  76,  560 

to  tlie  Redeemer,  456,    457,    481,    492,    154— .185, 
216,  133,  159,  160 

for  redeeming  grace,  215,  157,  32,  33 

for  temporal  blessings,  79,  560,  561 

for  temptations   overcome,  366 

for  victory  in  war,  584 

imperfect 'on  earth,  160,  142  v« "7 

fwiii  angels,  £6 


hi  INDEX    OP    SUBJKCTS. 

IPraisr  from  children,  5*4 

from  all  saints,  387,  420 

from  all  nations,  401,  4C2 

from  the  creation,  88 

from  all    creatures,  85,  89 

universal  praise,  85,  H\> 

to  the  Trinity,  663 681 

Prayer,  in  the   name  of  Christ  alone,   1<X> 

answered,  361 363,  484,  -icj,  486 

in  the  church's  distn  is,  463 

siml  faith  of  persecuted  saints,  4o~,  ."?:: 

and  hope,  40s 

and  happiness,  465.  4^6 

for  deliverance  answered,  5"8 

heard,  aiid  Zion  restored, 

find  praise  for  dil.vcja.iice,  485 

pabhC,   504,  503 

r.m!  praise  public,  410 

and  pleading  for  pardon,  327 

for  repentance   and  pardon,  360,  30R 

in  time  of  war,  577 

and  hope  of  victory,  Ih. 
Preaching,  success  of  it.  desired,  428 

different  sue©  ss  <>f  it,  247 

unprofitable  for  want  of  faith,  428 

pleasing  and  profitable,  250 

baptism  raid   the   Lord's  supper,  508 
Predestination,  of  Christ  and  his  people,  101 

sovereign  and  distinguishing,  1J2,  197 
Preparation,  for  death,   t-23,  570 

d<  sired,  634 

for  heaven,  630,   654 
PRESENCE,  of  God,  in  worship,  S 

Ji.ulit  ana   darkness,  373 

Mil   iil'.,  372,   169,  170 

support  in  death,  684 

desired  living  and  dying,  376,  624  v.  4 

of  Chriit,  on  earth.  544 

in  wprsliip,  171,  172 

:it  his  table,  534 

the  life  of  the  sonl.  372 

ligHt  in  tlaikncss,  2-to  v.  4 

makes  death  easy,  627,  635 

makes  a  heaven  of  heaven,  170,  372  v.  5 
Preserving  grace  212,  214 
Preservation,  in  public  dangers,  601,  475,  293,  29*. 

1  v  dav  and  night,  64.  65 

of  our  lives,  66,  548,  552,  554 

of  the  sou:,  322 

and  restoring  grace,  212 

from  sin  and  death  to  the  kingdom,  214 

and   dissolution  of  this  world,  68 
Presumption,  and  despair,  187,  188,  240 

dreaded,  415  v.  6,7 
Pride,  danger  and  mischief  of  it,  194,  195 

abased.  515,  193 195 

deprecated,  233 

and  humility,  282,  253 

atheism,  and  oppression  punished,  573^  57* 

and  death,  637 


INDEX  or  subjects.  lvii 

Priesthood,  of  Christ,  88,  1«4,  144,  494 

levitjca.1,  endrng  in  him,  145 
Priests,  and  king's,  christians  made,  155  v.  7,    152  v.  2 
frincc  of  peace,  148 
princes  vain,  18,  19,  321 
privileges,  of  the  gospel  valued,  250 
prison,  oi  the  body,  629 
of  the  grave,  634,  421 
of  sin,  2-34,  235 

of  heii,  >>53 
Prisoners  of  Satan  released,  234  v.  4 
Prodigal  son,  307 

Profession,  of  sincerity  and  repentance,  313 
Professions  insincere,  316,  317,  651,     S 
Profit   hindered    by    weakness   of  faith,  and  by  igno- 
rance and  unbelief,  423,  247 
Promises,  fulfilled  in  Christ,  i07,  103 

of  the  covenant,  257,  175 

faithfulness  of  God  in  them,  265 

and  truth  of  God  unchangeable,  176 

our  security,  175,  266 

interest  in  them  desired,  265 

pleaded,  264 

and  threat.'nings,  437 
Prophecies  and  types  of  Christ,  108 
Prophecy  and  inspiration,  93 
Prophet,  Christ  our,  151  v.  4,  153  v.  4 

priest  and  king,  149 
Prosperity,  and  adversity,  315 

dangerous,  390,  434  " 

of  sinners  vain,  433,  431 
Prosperous  sinners  cursed,  381,  637,  73 
Protection,  from  spiritual  enemies,  335 

truth  and  grace,  80 

by  day  and  night,  64,  65 

of  the  church, 472, 210 
Providence,  of  God,  directing  human  affairs,  6 

over  afflictions  and  death,  67 

bereaving,  adored,  315 

executed  by   Christ,  155  v.  4,  5 

its  darkness,  71 

dark  and  frowning,  attended  -with  faith,  71 

prosperous  and  afflictive,  315 

rts   wisdom  and  equity,  74 

and  creation,  61,  444,  445 

general,  and  special  grace,  75,  76 

and  perfections   of    God,  75 

its  mystery  unfolded,  72 

recorded,  82,  446,  449 

in  air,  earth,  and  sea,  53,  60,  61,  79,  62,  69,  75 
Provisions,  of  the  gospel,  252,  520,  528,  171  v.  3—5 

of  God's  house,  75  v-  5,  6 

of  the  Lord's  table,  509,  521 523 

Prudence  and  zeal,  306 
Psalm,  for  soldiers,  576,  584,  585 

for  old  age,  571,  572 

for  husbandmen,  558 

for  a  funeral,  618,  630,  &c. 

for  the  Lord's  day,  420 

before  prayer  and  sermon,  425 


Ivi'i  INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 

Psalin  for  magistrates,  590 

for  n  master  of  a  family,  392 

for  mariners,  tc 

for  gluttons  and  drunkards,  440 

for  New-England,  582 

for  America,  560,  581 

looming  and  evening  psalms,  547 557 

Public,  pause,  for  private  mercies,  245,  247 
for  deliverance,  251 

worship,  absence  from  it  complained  of,  23 

worship  attended  on,  249 

ordinances,  thtir  benefit.  406 

prayer  and  praise,  410.  179 
Publican  and  Phansee,  282 
Tunishmsnt,  of  sinners,  43,  377,  378,  380,  384 

of  unbelievers,  272,  271,  2-16 

and  salvation,  439,  437,  442 

See  Affliction,  Hell. 
Purify,  of  heart,  blessedness  of  it,  232,  370v.  8 

of  heavenly  bliss,   654 
Purposes,  holy,   333 

Qualifications  of  p.  christian,  or  of  a  church  roenibsr, 

*-        450 452 

Quarrelsome   neighbours,  345 
Quickening  grace-,  in  regeneration,  219  v.  4 
after  regeneration  desired,  358,  323 

R. 

Race,  the  christian,  338 

unsuccessful  without  God,  547  v.  4 
Rain  from  heaven.  559,  560,  49 
Ranwm,  Christ  a,  132,  131 
Beading  the  scripture,  101,  299 
Reason,  feeble  and  groveling,  37 

carnal,  humbled,  194,   195 
Recover j.  from  the  rum  of  the  fall,  177,  222,  2?o,  215 

J irnise  for  it,  il7 
rom  sickness.  600,  604,  606       _ 
Reconciliation  of  God  and  sinners  in  Christ.  155,  w 
Redemption,  by  Christ,  234,  235 
by  price,  512 
by  price  and   power,  216 
aiid  protection,  217 
praise  for,  215,  !57,  32,  33 
Refiner,  Christ  a,  150  v.  9 
Regeneration,  its  nature  and  author,  219 
longed  for,  221,  181  v.  4,  5 

Rejoicing,  in  God,  284 288 

Relative  duties,  451,  396,  397 
Release  by  praver,  361,  363,  488 

Reliance,  on  God.  the  reason  and  happiness  of  it,  13.  i* 
on  the  promises  desired,  266,  45  v.  9 
on  Christ  and  the  gospel,  236 
Religion,  duties  of  it,  230,  223 
pleasures  of  it,  287,  288,  285 
prospects  of  it,  287,  288,  626 
and  justice,  451 
in  words  and  deeds,  230,  451,  291 


INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS.  lix. 

Sehpon,  vain  without  love,  505 
Us  supports,  230  v.  4 
christian,  its  excellence.  245 
revivals  of  it  prayed  for,  363,  489,  491,  492 
enjoyed,  363,  488,  361 
nourishing:  in  old  age,  459 
Religious,  education,  565,  82 

parents  convey  not  grace,  220 
Remembrance,  of  Christ,  514 

of  former  deliverances,  280,  339 
cf  al  1  the  way,  449 
Renovation   desired,  181,  221 
Repentance,  effected  by  divine  goodness,  309,  31 
at  the  cross  of  Christ,  310,  311 
gives  joy  in  heaven,  312 

confession  and  pardon,  205 20S 

and  prayer  for  pardon  and  health,  366 
and  fuith  in  the  blood  of  Christ,  3Q4 
of  the  prodigal.  307 
Reprieve,  none  in  death,  637  v.  3,  636  v. 2 

no  pardon,  382  v.  7—10,  649  v.  2.  652 
Reproach  removed,  347,  382,^  639  v.  4 
Reproof,  brotherly  and  beneficial,  551 
Resignation,  197 

to  affliction,  596,  313 
to  the  will  of  God,  285 
to  bereaving  providences,  315 
Resolutions,  holy,  333 
Rest,  none  on  earth,  432 
promised  by  Christ,  253 
complete  in  heavesi,  655 
Restoration,  train  the  fall,  117,  222 
from  backsliding,  364,  165— — 167 
from  sorrows  and  sins,  212 
from  sicknes,  600,  60-*,  606 
of jov,  482 
of  Sion,  483 
by  prayer,  361,  363 
RESURRECTION,  of  Christ,  123,  124,  421 
and  death  of  Christ,  123 
death  and  ascension  of  Christ,  124,  127,  146. 
ground  of  faith  in  him,  126,  v.  3, 4 
gives  hope  of  heaven,  125 


of  the  body,  622,  642,  643,  386 
hope  of  it,'  641,  " 
and  death,  638 


pe  of  it,'  641,  642,  386 


of  a  saint,  and  death  of  a  sinner,  636 
Retirement  and  meditation,  388 
Returning,  sinner,  312 

backslider,  327,  364,  308,  179,  180,  43 

with  self-abhorrence,  356 
Revelation,  the  scripture,  evidence  of  its  divinity,  93 

of  Christ  to  Jews  and  Gentiles.  250,  458 
Revenge  against  our  own  sins,  310 
Reverence,  due  to  God,  20 

ill  worship ?  53,  26 
Revivals  of  religion,  prayed  for,  363,  491,  492, 

enjoyed   by  prayer,  363,  488.  361 
Reward's,  of  duty  and  sincerity,  320 


IX  INDEX    Of   SUBJECTS. 

fieward ,  impartial,  \b.  v,  5, 6 

01  tL    righteous  and  tin  wicked,  383 

of  lib  raTity,  293 2":> 

JYvh  r,  •  arthly,  compom  d  >wth  grace,  580 

thi  ir  vanity,  637,  :33,  412 
i?u7*  sinner,  dying,  433 

onenvied,  433 
ii,i:-7.v.  01    .  tli.  ir  birth,  210.  161 

id.  ir  temper  aqd  character,  370,  161 

their  »  >nduct,  23* .  - 

id  ir  compan  217  v.  3 

th<  ir  .;.  252  v.  5,7 

t>i  ir  happy  <  nd,  623 ;25 

differertuce  I    tween   the,   and    the    wicked,   378, 
381. 
f&ghteouiness,  of  C'\  .  201 

our  rc 

and  strength  in  Christ,  2  »0,  2  ;,  ^35,255,  260 

iut  rnai,  Breathed  nftv, 

and  gjac*  thirsted  for,  370  r«  1 

our  own,  insufficiuit,  179 

renounced,  201,  225 
Robes,  of  righteousness,  202,    252  v.  6,7,  51 1  v.  4 

white,  202,  656,  657 
Rack,  of  ages,  217  v.  3 

ami  corner  stone,  Christ,  150  v.  10,13 

smitten*  a  type  of  Christ,  436  v.  17,  i« 
P«f,  of  afflic  ion,  598,  174  v.  1,2,  313 

b.  lie  lit  of  it,  397,  5^8 

of  Moses,  436  v.  9 
Eome. 

Fitse,  t  hrist  compared  tn  a,  tw  r, 
Hutu,  and  restoration  of  man,   l"  7 

of  Babylon.  178,  179 
Auinj  of  Sion  built  again,  438 
Mulers,  good,  described,  570 

from  God,  591 

advised,  127,  146,  117 

warned,  5  14 

gt 

Sabbath,  delightful,  41P,     Str  r^or/f*  7)ar,, 
Sacrifice  of  Christ,  and  atonement,  117 

the  noblest,  270.  162 

all-sufficient,  163,  303,  179 

faith  in  the,  2:0 

praise  for  it,  164 

and  incarnation,  162 

and  intercession,  164 
Safe,  to  land.  70,  6'J 

at  home,  3:5 

in  heaven,  655 
Safety,  in  God,  368 

in  the  covenant,  176 

pf  saints  in  the  Hands  of  Christ,  263 

of  believers,  217 

at  the  foot  of  tli     cross,  223 

of  the  church,  472,  473 

in  public  dangers,  501 

and  delight  in  the  church,  407 

a»d  triumph  of  the  church  in  national  desolations, 574 


INDEX    OF    SUBJECTS.  Ixi 

Saints,  characters  of,  161,  450 
beloved  in  Christ,  191 
happy,  and  sinners  nuserable,  378 
and  sanners,  their  difference,  377 
and  sinners  distinguished  by  the  judge,  648 
the  best  company,  239 
communion  -jf,  510 

patience  and  the  world's  hatred,  382 
God  their  avenger,  13 
God's  care  of  then!,  434 

safe  in  evil  times,  575,  475 

secure  in  pubic  diseases,  601,  602 

and  sinner's  portion,  385,  386 

dwell  in  heaven,  128 

punished  and  pardoned,,  442,  331 
and  saved,  439,  441 

chastised  and  sinners  destroyed,  383    • 

their  afflictions  moderated,  211 

tiled  and  preserved,  52,  210 

die  but  Christ  iives,  619 

death  and  burial  of,  631 

conducted  to  heaven,  449 

in  the  separate  stale,  385 

judging  the  world,  337 

reward  at  last,  649,  374j  420 

in  giory,  656,  657 

and  sinners  end,  381,  380-,  384.    See  R\<;htedus> 
Sacraments*  their  use,  508 
Salvation,  j'ovful  sound,  224 

by  Christ,  229,  227,  259,  260 

in  the  cross,  228 

of  the  worst  of  sinners,  232 

ol  saints,  573,  227  v.  1 

by  grace  in  Christ,  225,  226 

and  God  glorified,  229 

and  triumph,  284 

and  defence  in  God,  3§8 
Sanctification,  232 

by  Christ,  234,  235 

through  faith,  235 

desired,  236,  233 

evidence  of  it,  230 

and  pardon,  257 

justification  and  salvation,  257 
Sanctified  afflictions,  598,  383 
Sarah  and  Isaac,  35  v.  6, 7 
Satan,  subdued,  231 

his   temptations,    187,  188,   625,  355.      See   Devil, 
Temptations. 

his  fiery  darts,  375  v.  2 
Satisfaction  of  Christ,  155,  531 
Sceptic,  of  the  gospel,  457  v.  4,  491  v.  4 

of  grace,  51  v.  4 

touching  the  top  ol  it,  33  v.  5,  6 
Scoffers  complained  of,  574 

Scriptures,  sacred,  compared  with  the  book  of  nature, 
97,  95.  414 

their  perfection,  97 

their  variety  and  excellence,  101,  94,  242 

instruction  from  them,  98 


Ixil  INDEX    OF    b-UBJKCT-S. 

Scripture t.  attendr-d  with  the  Spirit,  299, 3 10  v.  I,  42* 

reveal  Christ,  93 

delist  in  the,  99,  598 

holiness  and  comfort  fiwn  the,  101. 

reading  the  299,  243  r.  8,   73  t.  6 

praiv  for  the,  92 
Sea,  God's  dominion  over  the,  12 
Seal,  of  Christ's  hiood,  176,  51J 

the  oath  of  God  a,  174 
Scahng  of  the  Spirit,  325,  207  v.  2 
SeamanU  song,  70 

Season*  of  the  vear,  558 501 

6'mvY  devotion,"  383,  38",  4;'<4 
Secure  sinner  awaki  Bed,  240 
Soed,  of  tin   woman,  256,  108 

of  the  promise  to  Abraham,  35  v.  ft,  f 

of  the  wore!,  247 

of  grace,  161  v.  5 
Seeking,  God,  408,  73 

after  Christ,  535 

and  finding  him,  539 
Self-confidence,  vain,  258 

relinquished,  301 
SHf-denial,  commanded  hy  Christ,  139,  223,  45*0 
Se'lf-demration,  entire,  336 
.       joyful,  215  V.  5,  0 

Self-destruction,  255  r.  S  j 

Self-examination,  or  evidences  of  grace,  3D1,  5i9 
Srlf-Jlatterij,  3,  36 
Self-righteousness,  of  the  Pharisee,  262 

insufficient,  199,  252 

renounced,  201,  204 
Semes  assisting  faith,  508 
Sensual  bleaturcs,  forsaken,  331,  352 

rous,  329,  431 
Separate  souls,  heaven  ef,  336 
Serpent,  brazen,  269 

.  of  God  the  highest  joy,  417,  418 
Sheep,  wandering  from  God's  fold,  132  v.  J,2 

desirous  of  restoration,  233  v.  5 

lost,  restored,  132 

the  weakest  safe  in  Christ's  hands*  26* 
Sftephevd,  God,  165 167 

Christ  a,  132,  151  v.6.    153  v.  6 
Sfiieul,  Christ  a,  340  v.  1 

grace  a,  25:;  v.  2 
Shipn  reck  prevented,  70 
Shortness  of  time  improved,  617 
Sick-bed  devotion,  59o,  606.  600,  oftfl 
Sickness,  healed,  6C0,  604,  606 

and  rceove.-y,  607 
Sight  of  God,  in  his  house,  404 

of  t'luist  ij.  heaven,  326 

mortifies  to  the  world,  310,  172 

of  Christ  beatific,  662 

makes  death  easy,  1M,  "25 
Sign.;,  of  Christ's  coming.  574,  111 

of  implanted  gmee,  391 
Sm,  of  nature,  181,  182 
Original,  irr,  isi 


INDEX      ©F    SUBJECTS.  Jxiii 

Sitit  original  and  actual,  confessed  and  pardoned,  179,180 
and  chastisement  of  saints,  438,  442 

indwelling,  conviction  of,  240 

against  the  law  and  gospel,  246 

evil  of  it,  184 

abounding,  574 

deceitfulness  of  it,  185 

custom  in  it,  183 

folly  and  madness  of  it,  186 

the  ruin  of  angels  and  men,  184 

the  cause  of  Christ's  death,  335,  365 

must  be  opposed,  223 

resolutions  against  it,  31,  310,  335 

prayer  for  victory  over  it,  236  v.  5,  335  v.  5,  31  v.  5 

crucified,  334 

pardoned  and  subdued,  236,  257,  232 

and  misery  banished  from  heaven,  655 
Sin*  of  the  tongue,  575,  565,  317 
Sinai,  and  Sion,  462 

commands  not  saving,  448,  198 
Sincerity,  319,  206 

or  evidences  of  grace,  391 

professed,  318,  319 

proved  and  rewarded,  320 

and  hypocrisy,  316 

and  watchfulness,  415 
Sinner,  man  by  nature  and  practice  a,  182 

cursed  and  saint  happv,  378,  384 

and  saints  portion,  385,"  386,  377,  381,  649 

hatred  of  and  saints  patience,  332 

destroyed  and  saints  chastised,  383 

the  vilest  saved,  232 

death  of  the,  terrible,  620 

aged,  dying,  567 
Slander,  complained  of,  182  v.  5 

deliverance  from  it,  347,  345 
SL AVERT,  of  Sa tan, release  from  by  Christ,  234 

of  sin,  freedom  from  by  Christ,  334 

deliverance  from  it  desired,  240 
Sleep,  sweet,  281,  v.  5 
Sloth,  spiritual,  lamented,  351,  323 
Smiles  of  Christ  "desired,  369 
Snonv  and  frost,  560,  561 
Society,  of  sinners,  avoided.  378,  330 
hated,  391. 

of  saints  chosen,  239,  462,  391 

in  heaven  blessed,  658,  462 
Sodom,  fire  of,  20,  384,  v.  5 
Soldiers'  psalms,  576,  584,  585 
Son,  of  God,  eternal,  251,  v.  2.  153,  y.  2 

of  David,  634,  148,  v.  3 
Song,  of  the  angels,  105 

of  Moses  and  the  Lamb,  479,  156 

of  Hezekiah,  607 

of  Solomon,  534 546 

of  Simeon,  625,  522 
Sons  of  God,  their  character,  and  privileges.  X5I" 
Sorrow,  for  sin,  309 311.    See  Repentance-. 

for  the  pious  dead  restrained,  6J1 

comfort  under  it,  369,  375 


lxiv  IN'DEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 

SOCT.,  value  of  it,  632 

vf  %  tinner  on  a  death-bed,  MO 

must  leave  the  body,  <->3Z,  637 

forced  into  eternity,  620 

sinking  into  hell,  507 

of  a  saint  committed  to  Christ,  223 

beautifully  arrayed,  2ra 

in  separate  state,  386,  18,  19,  429,  629 
Sovereignty,  of  God,  24,  23 

in  bereaving  providences  adored,  315 

of  grace,  I'M,  198 
Sfiear  in  the  Redeemer's  side,  136 
Spirit  given  at  Christ's  ascension,  130 

miraculous  gift  of,  267 

water     nd   biood,  419 

his  offices  and  operations,  324 

his   influences   repres.  nted   by  the  wind,  *42 

witnessing  and  sealing,  325 

his  work  powerful  and  gracious,    324,  183 

attending  the  word,  299,  340,  v.   U  428*  v.  5 

earnest  of  heaven,  629,  v.  3 

dwelling  in  the  heart,  257,  v.  9 

fruits  of  the,   161 

his  teaching  desired,  299,  179,  v.  3 

breathed  after,  323,  542 
Spiritual,  apparel,  202 

blessings  and  punishments,  437 

duties,'  230,  223 

deliverance,  217,  473,  375 

enemies  overcome,  2S1,  340.  3*i6 

meat,  drink,  and  clothing,  252,  389 

mindedness,  460 

pilgrimage,  371 

race,  338 

warfare,  339,  340 
Spotless,  God,  657,   v.  3 

Christ,  543 

righteousness,  2"2 

church,  541,  202 

heaven,  654,  656 
Spouse,  of  Christ,  is  the  church,  455 

h  r  ht  amy,  541 

her  request,  546 
Spring,  of  the  year,   559,  559 

and  summer,  558,  559,62,   v.  9 — *_12 

summer  and   winter,  560,  561 
Sprinkling  of  blood,  164 
Star,  Christ  a,  150,  v.   15 

at   Christ's  birth,   109,  v.  2 
Storm*  and  thunder,  562,  89,  444,  49 

improved,  563 
Storms,  of  trouble,  hope  in,  375,  71 
Strait  gate  and   way,  223,  189 
Strength,  everlasting  in  God,  42,  338,  472 

from  Christ,  2C2 

for  the   weak,  258 

and  peace,  472 

and  righteousness  in  him,  259,  260,  '234,  23.' 

repentance,  and  pardon  prayed  far,  S&Q       v 

of  divine  grace,  212 


INDEX   OF    SUBJECTS.  lxv 

ml/mission,  and  deliverance,  314 
to  afflictions,  596 
to  dark  providence,  71 
to  bereaving  dispensations,  315 
and  humility,  283 
aud  pleading:,  372 
encouraged  and  rewarded,  314 
to  Christ  recommended,  127,  v.  3—10. 147,  253,  v.  3,  4 
to  death,  643,  628 
'vbscancc  of  the  levrtical  priesthood,  145 
'uccesi.  of  the  gospel  95,  493,  148,  v.  1,  4,  5 

to  the  word  preached,  desired,  428 
udden,  death,  615 

!      and  seasonable  deliverance,  314 
\  offerings,  of  Christ,  great,  13-3,  524 

and  death  of  Christ,  120 
|      for  Christ,  370,  v.  8 

a.id  kingdom  of  Christ,  146,  133,  492 
Sufficiency ,  of  pardon,  209 

of  grace,  258,,  42 
'umnier.   55%,  559 

and  winter,  560,  561 
'ummons,  of  the  saint,  633 
ten,  Christ  a,  150,  v.  16 
in  darkness,  311,  v.  4,  5 
of  righteousness,  221,  v.  3.  406,  v.  S 
imitation  of  its  course  desired,  547 
'uperabounding  grace,  209 
Mpport,  and  counsel  from  God,  344 
and  comfort  in  God,  343,  597 
for  the  afflicted  and  tempted,  350 
under  trials,  3o9,  375,  276 
in  prospect  of  death,  622 
upremacy  of  God,  13 
urety,  Christ  ours,  151,  v.  7.  153,  v.  7 

aud  sacrifice,  Christ  a,  163 
word,  of  the  Redeemer,  457,  v.  2,  3.  491,  v.  3.  492,  v.  3 

of  the  Spirit,  354,  v.   5 
1     the  flaming,  516,  v.  7 

'ympathy  of  Christ  to  the  weak  and  tempted,  262,  369, 
v.  3.  512,  v.  6 

T. 

"able,  of  providence  and  grace,  165—167 

of  grace,  171 

of  the  Lord's  supper,  528 
Cachings  of  the  Spirit  and  word,  299 
"emble,  of  God's  grace,   loved,  406 

Christ  represented  by  a,  150,  y.    14 
temptations,  of  the  world,  431 

conquered  by  faith,  ib>. 

in  sickness  overcome,  599 

of  the  devil,  187,   138,  355,  291 

and  desertions  lamented,  354 

hope  under  sharp  and  long,  176 

strength  and  support  under  them,  281,  350,  25S,  42 

overcome,  281,  566 

escape  and  deliverance  from  them,  2S1,   356s  343 
"empted,  Christ's  compassion  to  the,  262 
"empter,  Satan,  355 

the  iving  to  be  trodden  down,  281 


Ixvi  'index  of  subjects. 

Tender  conscience,  277 
Testament,  or  new  covenant  sealed,  511 
Thanks,  public,  for  private  mercies,  411,  60t 
Thanksgiving,  for  victory,  583 

for  national  mercies,  579 
Threatening,  the  first,  256 
Threatcnings  and  promises,  437 
Throne  of  grace,  accessible  by  Christ,  401 

free  to  sinners,  204  . 

Thrones  of  judgment  prepared  for  the  saints,  J87,  t.  tn-a 
Thunder  and  storm,  562,  89,  444,  49 

improved,  563 
Time,   misimproved,  614,  553,  v.  2 
short,  611 

to  be  redeemed,  609 
end  of  it  kept  in  view,  617 
Times  evil,  383,  384 

saints  safetv,  and  hope  in  them,  575,  574 
Title,  a  clear  bne  to  heaven  desired,  375 

Titles  and  offices  of  Christ,  148 153 

Tongue,  sins  of  it,  575 

clory  of  the  frame,  603,  v.  6 
governed,  306,  566,  565 
Travels,  of  the  Israelites,  449,  447 

of  spiritual  pilgrims,  371^ 
Treac/iery  complained  of,  574,  575. 
Tree  of  life,  516 

and  river  of  love,  528 
Trial,  of  our  graces  by  afflictions,  52,  211 

of  our  hearts,  391,  319 
Trials.  See  Afflictions,  support  under  them,  369, 3, 5, 276 
grace  shining  in  them,  341 
removed  by  prayer,  484,  361 
Trinity,  the  united  three,  218,  668,  681,  677 

praised,  659 681 

Triumph,  of  Christ  over  the  church's  enemies,  477,  478 
472 
of  faith,  276 
•ver  death,  622,  642 
for  salvation,  284 

for  national  victory,  584  i««s_   jh 

and  safety  of  the  church  in  national  desolations,  47.' 
of  saints  "at  the  last  day,  387 
Troubles.    See  Afflictions.  Temptations. 
Tree,  Christ  compared  to  a,  150,  r.  4 

of  lifv,  528 
Trumpet,  of  the  gospel,  252 

of  the  archangel,  68,  v.  5.  652,  v.  I 
Trust,  in  the  Lord,  472,  203,  v.  6,  7 
in  the  word,  265,  204,  v.  4 
under  afflictions,  67 
in  the  creatures  vain,  321,  18,  V* 
in  Christ  recommended,  271 
•well  founded,  322 
in  view  of  death,  6^2,  v.  6 
Truth,  grace,  and  protection,  80,  37,  18,  l» 

and  mercy  evidenced,  212,  v.  3—7 
Tumult,  deliverance  from  it,  348 
Types,  of  Christ,  145 
and  prophecies,  lot 


INDEX  OF    SUBJECTS.  Ixvij 

u. 

Unbelief,  and  impenitence,  272 

like  the  spear  in  Christ's  side,  365- 

danger  of,  271 

lamented,  266,  v.  5 

prayed  against,  236 

destructive,  247 

punished,  427 

Canaan  lost  by  it,  427 

and  envy  cured,  382 
Unchangeable \  God  and  his  covenant,  174,  43,  5ft 

love  and  grace,  176,  15 

promises,  265,  176,  471 

truth,  15,  176 
Uncharitableness  and  charity,  301 
Unconverted,  state,  222 

old  age,  567 

advice  to  the,  20,  v.  4.  653,  v.  6 

unfit  for  heaven,  654 
Unfruitfulness  under  the  word,  428 
Unholy  souls  not  tit  for  heaven,  654 
Union,  of  Christ  and  saints,  510 

to   Christ  desired,  150,  v.  6 

of  faith  and   works,  268 

of  Jews  and  Gentiies,  458 

of  saints  on  earth  and  in  heaven,  462 
UNITY,  of  God,  one  in  three.  668,  681,  677 

of  friends  and  kindred,  397 

of  a  family  and  of  saints,  396 

of  the  church  on  earth  and  in  heaven,  462 
Unseen  Saviour  beloved,  298 

adored,  661,  v.  7 
Unspeakable,  love,  151 

joys,  298 
Use.  "of  the  moral  law,  240,  193 

of  positive  inssitutions,  508 

V. 

Vain  discourse,  in  company,  575 

none  in  heaven,  371, ""v.  11 
Value,  of  Christ  and  his  righteousness,  201 

of  the  soul,  632 

of  the  saints  239 
Vanity,  of  man,  25 

of  man  as  mortal,  612,  613,  618,  588 

of  life  and  riches,  637 

of  vouth,  alluring,  568,  569 

of  the  worid,  329,  432,  435 

of  self-righteousness,  19°,  205,  252 
Veil,  looking  within  the,  337,  275 
Vengeance,  and  compassion  of  God,  55 

against  the  enemies  of  the  church,  588,  387,  2© 

in   hell,  653 
VICTORY,  national,  hoped  and  prayed  for,  577 

over  sin  and  hell,  3-10 

over  temptations  in  sickness,  599,  366 

over  temporal  enemies,  584 

thanksgiving  for  national,  583 

o/*  Christ,  over  enemies,  477,  478 
over  Satan,  635,  430 
TC4T 


iXVni  INDEX   OF   subjects; 

Victory  of  Clmat,  over  death  nnd  hell,  529 
ami  kingdom,  121 

of  saints  thwiugh    Christ,  337 

in  the  spiritual  warfare,  340 

and  deliverance  from  persecution,  383 

over  death  and  the  grave,  621,  622 

ouTs,  the  praise  God  s,  340 
Vive,  emblem  of  Christ,  150,  v.  1 
Vinegar  and  gall  offend  to  Christ,  119 
Vineyard  of  (iod  wasted,  463 
Virtue,  shining  in  trials  and  afflictions,  292,  293,  v.  4 

of  men  failing,  574,  575 
Virtues,  christian,  370,  223 
Vision  of  the  Lamb,   159.     See  Light. 
Visit,  waiting  a  gracious  one,  171 
VOICE,  of  God,  in  the  Law,  237 

in  the  gospel,  252 

in  the  promises,  265 

to  his  friends  and  enemies,  578,  v.  4—6 

of  Christ,  or  wisdom,  254,  255 
or  his  blood,  164 
the  judge,  648 
Vorvs,  paid  in  the  church,  411,  409 
of  holiness,  333 

and  promises,  broken  by  the  wicked,  574 

w. 

Waitings  for  strength  from  God,  42 

for  pardon  and  direction,  328 

for  an  answer  to  prayer,  363 

with  earnest  desire  of  deliverance  and  salvation,  203, 
204,  349 

for  heaven,  376 

for  Christ's  second  coming,  514 

for  grace  and  salvation,  203,  v.  4—8 
Walking  by  faith,  71,   629 
Wandering  from  God,  356,  132,  v.  1,  2 

and  returning,  356 
Wants,  spiritual,  all  to  be  supplied,  257,  420 
War,  prayer  in  time  of,  577 

disappointments  therein,  57S 

victory  in,  534 

spiritual,  340,  356 
Warfare,  christian,  339 

assistance  and  victory  in  it,  340,  36ff 
Warnings,  of  God,  to  his  people,  437 

to  young  sinners,  568 

to  magistrates^  593,  594 
Washing,  of  justification  and  sanctlfication,  232,  257 

from  sin,  225,   501 

in   Christ's  blood,  656,  657,  501 
spiritual,   dtshtd,  236 
Watchfulness,  and  prayer,  223,  v.  5 

over  the  tongue,  306 

and  sincerity,  415 

and  brotherly  reproof,  551 
Watchmen,  spiritual,  united,  250,  v.  5 

gospel,  250 
Water,  the  spirit  and  the  blood,  517 
Way,  Christ  so  called,  150,  v.  IX 


INDEX  OF   SUBJECTS.  IxiX 

Way  to  salvation,  faith  the,  271 

to  heaven  straight,  223 
Weak  christians,   not  to  be  despised,  301 
encouraged  by  Christ,  262 
safe  in  his  hands,  263 
shall  be  victorious,  153,  v.  11,  12 
Weakness,  ®ur  own,  and  Christ's  strength,  258 
Weather,  and  seasons  various,  560,  561,  81 
stormy  succeeded  by  calm,  69,  70 
thunder  and  lightning,  89,  444,  v.  2 
ciouds,  winds,  waves,  and  tempests,  58,  v.  4^ 
summer  and  winter,  560,  561 
Welcome,  to  gospel  ministers,  250 
to  the  Lord's  day,  419 

sinners  to  return  and  be  happy,    609,  252 255 

White,  robes,  202,  658,  657 
Christ's  soul,  543 
saints  mai|e,  541 
Wicked,   (See  Sinner,  Saint.) 

difference  between    them  and   the   righteous,  377 
then-  way  and  end,  380,  381 
Wickedness,  of  man  by  nature,  182 
or  corruption  of  manners,  574,  575 
or  practical  atheism,  3,  56 
Wilderness.     See  Jewish  Church. 
of  this  world,  371 

believers  coming  up  out  of  it,  546,  463,  v.  1,  % 
faith  guiding  through  the,  274 
Will,  depraved,  177 

renewed,  493 
Wind,  of  divine  influences,  542 
waves  and  tempest,  58,  v.  4,  5 
and  storms  succeeded  by  a  calm,  69,  70 
Wine  and  bread,  Christ  compared  to,  150,  v.  S 
Winter  and  summer,  560,  561 
WISDOM  of  God,  vast  and  unbounded,  44,  v,  1—3, 76, 
of  God  in  his  works,  56 
and  equity  of  providence,  74 
and  grace  of  the  gospel,  249 
carnai  humbled,  194,  195,  193 
Christ,  the  wisdom  of  God,  254,  518 
invitations  of,  to  men,  254,  255 
Wisdom,  Christ  our,  234 

power  and  love  in  Christ,  247 
Wis  lies  of  the  saints  all  gratified  above,  385,  420,  V. « 
Witness,  of  the  Spirit  desired,  325,  517.  v.  10 
Wonderful,  Christ  the,  148,  v.  2 
WORD,  Christ    the,  103 
made  flesh,  103 

the  -written,  relish  for  it,  161,  v.l, 
read  with  desire  and  delight,  101,  2" 
the  preached,  unprofitable  through    unbelief,   43$ 
success  of  it  desired,  428,  v.  5.    See  Scripture. 
Words,  of  promises,  sweet,  266 
of  performance,  265,  266 
and  deeds  of  Christ,  545,  457,  491,  492 

and  deeds  of  christians,  230,  451,  291,  205 30», 

Work,  of  creation,  58 

of  providence,  560,  551 

of  creation  and  providence,  60,  61,  »» 


lXX  NCDEX    OF    SUBJECTS. 

Work  of  providence  and  grace,  85,  75 Ro 

of  creation,  providence,  and  grace,  81,  56,  411,115 
of  creation,  providence, redemption,  and  salvation, 

444,   445,  77 
of  the  Spirit,  powerful  and  gracious,  324,  185 

desiring  it  may  be  complete,  374 
of  Christ  and  of  the  Spirit,  202 
Works,  good,  profit  men,  not  God,  239 
not  saving,  198,  448,  v.   1 

World,  its  creation,  58 

its  preservation,  dissolution,  and  restoration,  68 

end  of  it,  435 

unsatisfying,  331,  332,   169 

unworthy  our  delight,  435 

its  temptations,  431 

crucifixion  to  it,  by  cross  of  Christ,  515 

by   the  si^ht  of  God,  330 

hatred  of  it  and  saints  patience,  382 
Worldly  mindvdncss,  folly  or,  and  prayer  against,  432, 

3"  23,  v.   2 
Worship  of  God  beneficial,  406 

delightful,   171,   172,   419,   404 

condescended  to  by  God,  5 

accepted  through  Christ,   142,   143 

and  order  of  the   gospel,  461 

daily,  400,  390,  551 

in  a  family,  3Pfi 

public,  longed  for,  416 418,  402 405,  393,  399 

place  for   it,  453,  454 

ahsence  from  it,  28,  63 

reverential,  26,  53 

vain  without  sincerity,  316 

of  heaven  humble.  659 
Worth,  of  the  soul,  632 

of  Christ's  righteousness,  201 
Wrath,  and  mercy  of  God,  21 

and  mercy  from  the  judgment  seat,  647 

and  vengeance,  653.    See  God,  Punishment 
Wrestling  with  doubts  and  fears,  337 

Ti'arhf  feasts  at  Jesusalem,  453 
Yoke,  of  Christ  easv,  253 

of  affliction,  598,  v.  3 

of  circumcision,  506,  v.  2 
Youth,  its  vanity,  568,  569 

reminded  of  judgment,  ib. 

exhorted  to  remember  their  creator,  567' 

z. 

Zeal  of  Christ,  285,  229 

scandalized,  118,  v.  9 

inspiring  the  saints,  337 

christian,  the  extent  of  it,  336,  v.  3,  4 

and  prudence,  306 

in  the  christian  race,  338 

for  the  gospel,  322 

for  God,  336 

against  sin,  310 

want  of  it  lamented,  351 
Zechariah's  song,  496 
Zion,  its  beauty  and  worship,  461 


INDEX   OF    SUBJECTS.  Ixi 

Zion,  citizen  of  it  described,  450,  451 
its  safety,  473 
and  Sinai,  462- 

the  residence  of  God,  454,  453 
the  joy  of  the  saints,  398,  399 
the  glory  of  the  earth,  472.    See  Church, 


DrR.    WATTS' S 

PSALMS    AND     HYMNS. 


THE   PERFECTIONS  OF    GOD, 

ALPHABETICALLY    ARRANGED. 

1      Psalm  33.    2d  Part.    P.M.        % 
1    $     St.  Hellens,  Forty-sixth  Psalm. 
Adsujjiciency     of   God,    and    vanity    of 
creatures. 

1  f\  HAPPY  nation,  where  the  Lord 
V^  Reveals  the  treasure  of  his  word, 

And  builds  his  church,his  earthly  throne: 
His  eye  the  heathen  world  surveys, 
He  form'd  their  hearts,  he  knows  their 
ways ; 
But  God,  their  Maker,  is  unknown. 

2  Let  kings  rely  upon  their  host, 

And  of  his  strength  the  champion  boast ; 

In  vain  they  boast,  in  vain  rely : 
In  vain  we  trust  the  brutal  force, 
Or  speed,  or  courage  of  an  horse 

To  guard  his  rider,  or  to  fly. 

3  The   eye  of  thy  compassion,  Lord, 
Doth  more  secure  defence  afford,  [stand: 

When  death   or  dangers  threatening 
Thy  watchful  eye  preserves  the  just, 
"Who  make  thy  name  their  fear  and  trust, 

When  wars"  or  famine  waste  the  land: 

4  In  sickness   or  the  bloody  field, 
Thou  our  physician,  thou  our  shield. 

Send  us  salvation  from  thy  throne  : 
We  wait  to  see  thy  goodness  shine ; 
Let  us  rejoice  in'  help  divine. 

For  all  our  hopa  is  God   ak>n£, 
A 


2,  3         PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 

2  7         Psalm  33.    2d  Part.    C.  M.     ^ 
A  5     St.  Asaphs.Wareham,  Rochester. 
AlbAiJjkimcxj   of    God,  &c. 

1  T>  LEST  is  the  nation  where  the  Lord 
J3     Hath  fix'd  his   gracious  throne; 
Where  he  reveals  his  heavenly  word,, 

And  calls  their  tribes  his  own. 

2  His  eye,  with  infinite  survey, 

Does  the  whole  world  behold ; 
He  form'd  us  all  of  equal  cky, 
And  knows  our  feeble  mould. 

3  Kings  are  not  rescu'd  by  the  force 

Of  armies,  from  the  grave  ; 
Nor  speed,  nor  courage  of  an  horse 
Can  the  bold  rider  save. 

4  Vain  is  the  strength  of  beasts  or  men •* 

To  hope  for  safety  thence; 

But  holy  souls  from  God  obtain 

A  strong  and  sure  defence. 

5  God  is  their  fear,  and  God  their  trust,. 

When  plagues  or  famine  spread; 
His  watchful  eye  secures  the  just, 
Among  ten  thousand  dead. 

6  Lord,  let  our  hearts  in  thee  rejoice, 

And  bless  us  from  thy  throne; 
For  we  have  made  thy  word  our  choice, 
And  trust  thy  grace  alone. 

o  >  Psalm  36.    C.  M.  5 

**  5        Messiah,  St.  James,  Irish. 

Being  and  attributes  of  God  asserted. 
1 TXTHLLE  men  grow  bold  in  wicked  ways, 
And  yet  a  God  they  own, 
My  heart  within  me  often  says, 

"  Their  thoughts  believe  there's  none/' 

2  Their  thoughts  and  ways  at  once  declare 
(Whate'er  their  lips  profess) 
*  God  hath  no  wrath  for  them  to  fear 
•Nor  will  they  seek  his  grace." 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.        4 

3  What  strange  self-flattery  blinds  their 

But  there's  a  hastening  hour,      [eyes  ; 
When  they  shall  see,  with  sore  surprise, 
The  terrors  of  thy  power. 

4  Thy  justice  shall  maintain  its  throne. 

Though  mountains  melt  away; 
Thy  judgments  are  a  world. unknown^ 
A  deep  unfathom'd  sea. 

5  Above  these  heavens'  created  rounds^ 

Thy  mercies,  Lord,  extend; 
Thv  truth  outlives  the  narrow  bounds, 
Where  tims  and  nature  end. 

6  Safety  to  man  thy  goodness  brings, 

Nor  overlooks  the  beast  r 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wings 
Thy  children  choose  to  rest. 

7  [From  thee,  when  creature  streams  run 

And  mortal  comforts  die,  [low, 

Perpetual  springs  of  life  shall  flow,     • 
And  raise  our  pleasures  high. 

8  Though  all  created  light  decay. 

And  death  close  up   our  eyes, 

Thv  presence  makes  eternal  day,, 

Where  clouds  can  never  rise.] 

*■  • 

A   )        Psalm  103.  2d  Part.  S.  M.       «■ 
4  $  Dover,  Wakefield.  * 

Compassion  of  God.. 

1  TV/f  Y  s°ul>  repeat  his  praise, 
1VJL    Whose  mercies  are  so  great ; 

Whose  anger  is  so  slow  to  rise, 
So  ready  to  abate. 

2  God  will  not  always  chide; 
And  when  his   strokes  are  felt. 

His  strokes  are  fewer  than  our  crimes. 
And  lighter  than  our  guilt 

3  High  as  the  heavens  are  rais'd 
Above  the  ground  we  tread, 

So  far  the  riches  of  his  grace 
Qur  highest  thouehts  exceed 
A  2 


5, 6       PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 

4  His  power  subdues  our  w 
And  his    forgiving  love, 

Far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west, 
Doth   all  our  guilt  remove. 

5  The  pit/  of  the  Lord 

To  those  that  fear  his  name, 
Is  such  as  tender  parents  feel ; 
lie  knows  our  feeble  frame. 

6  He  knows  we   are  but  dust, 
Scatter'd  by  every  breath ; 

I  lis  anger,  like  a  rising  wind, 
Can  send  us  swift  to  death. 

7  Our  days  are   as  the   grass, 
Or  like  the  morning   flower  ; 

If  one  sharp  blast  sweep  o'er  the  field, 
It  withers  in   an  hour. 

8  But  thy  compassions,  Lord, 
To  endless  years  endure ; 

And  children's   children  ever   find 
Thy   words  of  promise  sure. 

ff  )         Hymn  45.    B.  2.     L.  M.  ^ 

*>  S  Quercy,  Shod,  Wells. 

Condescension  of  God. 

1  "T^HY  favours,  Lord,  surprise  our  souls; 

A    Will  the  Eternal  dwell  with  us  ? 
What  canst  thou  find  beneath  the  poles, 
To  tempt  thy  chariot  downward  thus  ? 

2  Still  might   he  fill  his  starry  throne, 
And  please  his  ears  with  Gabriel's  songs; 
But  heavenly  Majesty  comes  down. 
And  bows  to  hearken  to  our  tongues ! 

3  Great  God !  what  poor  returns  we  pay 
For  love  so  infinite  as  thine! 
Words  are  but  air,  and  tongues  but  clay, 
But  thy  compassion's  all  divine. 

£  I  Hymn  46.  B.  2.    L.  M.  ^ 

3         Portugal,  Truro,  Dunstan. 
Condesc€7ision  of  God, 
IT  TP  to  the  Lord,  who  reigns  on  high, 
v-'    And  views  the  nations  from  afar. 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.         r 

Let  everlasting-  praises  fly, 

And  tell  how   large  his  bounties  are. 

2  [He  that  can  shake  the  worlds  he  made, 
Or  with  his  v.  ord,  or  with  his  rod ; 
His  goodness,  how  amazing  great ! 
And  what  a  condescending  God ! 

3  God,  that  must  stoop  to  view  the  skie,s, 
And  bow  to  see  what  angels  do, 
Down  to  the  earth  he  casts  Ids  eyes, 
And  bends  his  footsteps  downward  too.] 

4  He  overrules  ail  mortal  things, 
And  manages  our  mean  affairs  : 
On  humble  souls  the  King  of  Kings 
Bestows  his  counsels,  and  his  circs. 

5  Our  sorrows  and  our  tears  we  pour 
Into  the  bosom   of  our  God; 

He  hears  us  in  the  mournful  hour, 
And  helps  to  bear  the  heavy  load. 

6  In  vain  might  lofty  princes  try 
Such  condescension  to  perform  ; 

For  worms  were  never  rais'd  so  high 
Above  their  meanest  fellow  worm. 

7  O  !  could  our  i-iankful  hearts  devise 
A   tribute  equal  to  thy  grace, 

To  the  third  heaven  our  songs  should  rise* 
And  teach  the  golden  harps  thy  praise. 

t-  )         Hymn  99.    B.  2.    CM.  ^ 

'    $  Abridge,   Christmas. 

Decrees  of  God. 

1  T   ET  the  whole  race  of  creatures  lie 
-*-J    Abas'd  before  their   God; 
Whate'er  his  sovereign  voice  has  form'd 

He  governs  with  a  nod. 

2  [Ten  thousand  ages  ere  the  skies 

Were  into  motion  brought, 
All  the  long  years  and  worlds  to  come 
Stood  present  to  his  thought. 

3  There's  not  a  sparrow  nor  a  worm 

But's  found  in  his  decrees : 
He  raises  monarchs  to  their  thrones, 
And  sinks  them  as  he  please.1 


3  PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 

4  If  light  attend  the  course  I  run, 

'1  is  he  provides  those  rays ; 
And  'tis  Ins  hand  that  hide's  my  sun, 
If  darkness  cloud   my  days. 

5  Yet  I  would  not  be  much  concern  \1, 

Nor  vainly   long  to  see 
The  volumes  of  his  deep  decrees, 
What  months  are   writ  for  me. 

6  When  he  reveals  the  booK.  of  life, 

O,  may  I   read  my  name 
Among  the  chosen  of  his  love, 
The  followers  *>f  the  Lamb. 

0  7         Hymn  67.  B.  2.  C.  M.  % 

&  S  Abridge,   Bedford. 

Dominion  of  God  s'jv  reiifn  and  eternal. 

1  (^  RE  At  God !  hew  infinite  art  thou  ! 
V_J"  What  -worthless  worms  are  we  ! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow, 

And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 

2  Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood, 

Ere  seas  or  stars  were  made  ; 
Thou  art  the  ever-living  God, 
Were  all  the  nations  dead. 

3  Nature  and  time  quite  naked  Up 

To  thine  immense   survey, 

From  the  formation  of  the   sky, 

To  the  great  burning  day. 

4  Eternity,  with   all   its  years, 

Stands  present  in  thy  view; 
To  thee  tliere's  notiiing  old  appears— 
Great  God!  there's  nothing  new. 

5  Our  lives  through  various  scenes  are 

drawn, 
And   vex'd   with  trifling  cares! 
While  thine  eternal  thought  moves  on 
Thine  undisturb'd   affairs. 
5 Great  God!    how  infinite  art  thou! 
What  worthless  worms  are  we  I 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow, 
And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.     9, 10 

0  7  Psalm  93.  L.  M.  ^ 
J  S        Old  Hundred,  Portugal.           ^ 

Domirdon-mid  nernity  of  God. 

1  JEHOVAH  reigns!  he  dwells  in  light, 
J      Girded  with  majesty  and  might: 
The  world,   created  b/  his  hands, 
Still  on  it§  fast,  foundation  stands. 

2  But  ere  this  spacious  world  was  made, 
Or  Had  its   r.rsi  foundation  laid, 
Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood, 
Thyself  the   Ever-living   God. 

5  Like  floods  the  angry  nations  rise, 
And  aim  their  rage  against  the  skies ; 
Vain  floods,  that  aim  their  rage  so  high  i 
At  thy  rebuke  the  billows  die. 

4  Forever  shall  thy  throne  endure : 
Thy  promise  stands  forever  sure; 
And  everlasting  holiness 
Becomes  the  dwellings  of  thy  grace. 

ial  Psalm  93.  P*JVL  ^ 

1U3    Old  50th.  orLandaff,  Cherriton. 

Dominion  of  God. 

1TPHE  Lord  of  glory  reigns,  he  reigns 

A         on  high:  [esty. 

His  robes  of  state  are  strength  and  maj- 

This  wide  creation  rose  at  his  command, 

Built  by  his  word  and  'stablish'd  by  his 

hand. 
Long  stood  his  throne  ere  he  began  cre- 
ation, [dation. 
And  his  own  Godhead  is  the  firm  foun- 
2God  is  th'  Eternal  King:  Thy  foes  in  vain 
Raise  their  rebellion  to  confound  thy  reign. 
In  vain  the  storms,  in  vain  the  floods  arise, 
And  roar,   and  toss  their  waves  against 

the  skies: 
Foaming  at  heaven,  they  rage  with  wild 

commotion, 
But  heaven's  high  arches  scorn  the  swell- 
ing ocean. 


U        PERFECTIONS  OF  ( 

X  Ye   tempests,   rage  no  more ;   ve  fl 
be  still ! 

And  the  mad  world  submissive  to  his  will : 

Built  on  his  truth,  his  church  urust  ever 
stand ; 

Firm  are  his  promises  and  strong  his  hand. 

See  his  own  sons,  when  they  appear  be- 
fore him,  [him. 

Bow  at  his  footstool,  and  with  fear  adore 

t  1  "£      Psalm  93.  2d  Part.  P.  M.        y 
1  l  3         _    Dalston,  St.  Giles.  ^ 

1  HPHE  Lord   Jehovah   reigns, 

A    And  royal   state   maintains, 
His  head    with  awful  glories  crown'd ; 
Array 'd  in  robes  of  light, 
Begirt  with  sovereign  might, 
And  rays  of  majesty  around. 

2  Upheld  by  thy  commands, 
The  world  securely  stands; 

And  skies  and  stars  obey  thy  word; 

Thy   throne  was  fix'd  on  high. 

Before  the  starry  sky ; 
Eternal  is  thy  kingdom,  Lord. 

3  In   vain  the  noisy  crowd, 
Like  billows  fierce  and  loud, 

Against  thine   empire  rage  and  roar : 

in  vain,  with  angry  spite. 

The  surly   nations  fight, 
And  dash  like  waves  against  the  shore. 

4  Let  floods  and  nations  rage, 
And  all  their  powers  engage  : 

Let  swelling  tides  assault  the  sky  ; 
The  terrors  of  thy  frown 
Shall  beat  their  madness  down; 

Thv  throne  forever  stands  on  high. 

5  Thy  promises  are  true, 
Thv   grace  is    ever  new : 

There  fix'd,  thy  church  shall  ne'er  re- 
Thy  saints  with  holy  fear  [move  : 
Shall   in   thy   courts  appear, 

And  sing  thine   everlasting  love. 
Repeat  the  fourth  stanza,  if  necessary. 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.      12 

1Q">  Hymn  70.  B.  2.  L.M.  ^ 

1J5     Green's  Hundredth,  Dunstan. 

Dominion  of  God  over  the  sea. 

1  f^  OD  of  the  seas,  thy;  thundering  voice 
^J"  Makes  all  the  roaring  waves  rejoice ; 
And  one  soft  word   of  thy  command, 
Can  sink  them,  silent,  in  the  sand. 

2  If  but  a  Moses  wave  thy  rod, 
The  sea  divides  and  owns  its  God ; 
The  stormy  floods  their  Maker  knew  ! 
And  led  his  chosen  armies  through. 

.3  The  scaly  shoals,  amidst  the  sea, 
To  thee,  their  Lord,  a  tribute  pay; 
The  meanest  fish  that  swims  the  flood 
Leaps  up,  and  means  a  praise  to  God. 

4  [The  larger  monsters  of  the  deep 
On  thy  commands  attendance  keep : 
By  thy  permission,  sport  and  play, 
And  cleave  along  their  foaming  way. 

5  If  God  his  voice  of  tempest  rears, 
Leviathan  lies   still,   and  tears; 
Anon  he  lifts  his  nostrils  high, 
And  spouts  the  ocean  to  the   sky.] 

6  How  is  thy  glorious  power  ador'd 
Amidst  those  watery  nations,  Lord » 
Yet  the  bold  men  that  trace  the  seas, 
Bold  men  refuse  their  Maker's  praise. 

7  [What  scenes  of  miracles   they  see, 
And   never  tune   a   song   to  thee ! 
While  on  the  flood  they  safely  ride, 
They  curse  the  hand  thatsmoottis  th'  tide. 

8  Anon  they  plunge  in  watery  graves, 
And  some  drink  death  among  the  waves ; 
Yet  the   surviving  crew    blaspheme, 
Nor  own  the  God  that  rescu'd  them.] 

9  0,   for  some   signal   of  thy  hand! 
Shake  all  the  seas,  Lord,  shake  the  land : 
Great  Judge,  descend,  lest  men  deny 
That  there's  a  God  who  rules  the  sky. 


13, 14     PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 

f    7      Hymn  115.     B.  2.     C.  M.  « 

1  3  3   St.  James,  St.  Ami's,  Christmas. 

Dominion  and  vengeance  of  God. 

1  pjIGH  as  the  heavens  above  the  ground 

Reigns  the   Creator,   God; 
Wide  as  the  whole  creation's  bound 
Extends  his  awful  rod. 

2  Let  princes  of  exalted  state 

To  him   ascribe   their  crown ; 

Render  their  homage  at  his  feet, 

And  cast  their  glories  down. 

3  Know  that  his  kingdom  is  supreme, 

Your  lofty  thougnts  are  vam; 
He  calls  you  gous,  that  awful  name, 
But  ye  must  die  like  men. 

4  Then  let  the  sovereigns  of  the  globe 

Not  dare  to  vex  the  just ; 
He  puts  on  vengeance  uke  a  robe, 
And  treads  the  worms  to  dust. 

5  Ye  judges  of  the  earth,  be  wise, 

And  think  of  heaven  with  fear; 
The  meanest  saint  that  you  despise 
Has  an  avenger  there. 

.  .1  Hymn  17.  B.  2.  CM.  * 

**5     Arlington,  Devizes,  Braintree. 

Eternity  of  God. 
1 0  ISE,   rise,  my  soul,  and   leave  the 
XV  ground, 

Stretch   all  thy  thoughts  abroad; 
And  rouse  up  every  tuneful  sound 
To  praise  th'   Eternal  God. 

2  Long  ere  the  lofty  skies  were  spread, 

Jehovah  fill'd  his  throne; 
Or  Adam  form'd,   or  angels  made, 
The  Maker  liv'd  akme. 

3  His  boundless  years  can  ne'er  decrease, 

But  still  maintain  their  prime  ; 
Eternity's  his  dwelling  place. 
And  ever  is  his  time. 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.      15, 16 

4  While  like  a  tide  our  minutes  flow, 

The  present  and  the  past, 
He   fills   his   own  immortal  nowx 
And  sees  our  ages  waste. 

5  The  sea  and  sky  must  perish  too, 

And  vast  destruction   come ; 
The  creatures- -look !  how  old  they  grow. 
And   wait  their  fiery  doom. 

6  Well,  let  the   sea   shrink   all   away, 

And  flames  melt  down  the  skies, 
My  God  shall  live  an  endless  day, 
When  old  creation  dies. 

,  -  7     Psalm  89.   1st  Part.  C.  M.         ^ 
*■  °  $       Irish,  Devizes,  St,  Ann's. 
faithfulness  of  God. 

1  A/f  Y  never-ceasing  song  shall  show 
1V1     The  mercies  of  the  Lord  ; 
And   make  succeeding  ages  know 

How  faithful  is  his  word. 

2  The  sacred  truths  his  lips  pronounce 

Shall  firm  as  heaven  endure: 
And  if  he  speak  a  promise  once,' 
Th'  eternal  grace  is  sure. 

3  How  long  the  race  of  David  held 

The  promis'd   Jewish   throne ! 
But  there's  a  nobler  covenant  seal'd 
To  David's  greater  Son. 

4  His  seed  forever  shall  possess 

A  throne   above  the   skies; 
The  meanest  subject  of  his  grace 
Shall  to  that   glory   rise. 

5  Lord  God  of  Hosts,  thy  wondrous  ways 

Are   sung  by   saints   above ; 
And  saints  on  earth  their  honours  raise 
To  thy  unchanging   love. 


16} 


Psalm    145.  2d  Part.  CM.     35 
Barby,   Bedford.  * 

Goodness  of  God. 
WEET  is  the  memory  of  thy  grace,, 
My  God,  my  heavenly  King; 


17       PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 

Let  age  to  age  thy   righteousness 
In   songs  ot  glory   sing. 

2  God  reigns  on  high,  but  not  confines 

His  goodness  to  the   skies ; 
Thro'  the  whole  earth  his  bounty  shines, 
And  every   want   supplies. 

3  With  longing  eyes  thy  creatures  -wait 

On  thee  tor  daily  food : 
Thy  liberal  hand  provides  their  meat, 
And   fills  their   mouths   with   goal. 

4  Plow  kind  are  thy  compassions,  Lord ! 

How   slow   thine   anger   moves  ! 
But  soon  he  sends  his  pardoning  word 
To  cheer  the   souls  he  loves. 

5  Creatures,  with  all  their  endless  race, 

Thy  power  and  prai.se  proclaim ; 
Rut  saints,  that  taste  thy  richer  grace, 
Delight  to  bless  thy  name. 

27"?     Psalm  103.    1st  Part.  L.  M.      ^ 
3  Shoel,  xvewcourt. 

Goodness  and  mercy  of  God. 
1  T)LESS,  O  my  soul,  the  living  God, 
i-)  Call  home"  thy  thoughts,  that  rove 

abroad : 
Let  ail  the  powers   within  me  join 
In   work   and   worship   so   div 
'2  Bless,  O  my  soul,  the  God  of  grace  ; 
His  favours  claim  thy  highest  praise  ; 
Why  should  the  wonders  he  hath  wrought 
Be   lost   in   silence   and  forgot  ? 

3  'Tis  he,  my  soul,  that  sent  his  Son 

To  die  for  crimes  which  thou  hast  done;' 
He  owns  the  ransom,  and  forgives 
The  hourly  follies  of  our  lives. 

4  The   vices   of  the   mind   he  heal?, 
And  cures  the  pains  that  nature  feels, 
Redeems  the  soul  from  hell,  and  saves 
Our  wasting  life  from  threatening  graves. 

5  Our  youth  decay'd,  his  power  repairs  ; 
His  mercy  crowns  our  growing  years; 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.       lfc 

He  satisfies  our  mouth  with  good, 
And  iills  our  hopes  with  heavenly  food. 

6  He  sees  th'  oppressor  and  th*  oppressed, 
And  often  gives  the  sufferers  rest; 
But  will  his  justice  more  display 

In  the  last  great  rewarding  day. 

7  [His  power  he  shew'd  by  Moses'  hands, 
And  gave  to  Israel  his  commands ; 
But  sent  his  truth  and  mercy  down 

To  all  the  nations   by  his   Son. 

8  Let  the  whole  earth  his  power  confess, 
Let  the  whole  earth  adore  his  grace : 
The  Gentile  with  the  Jew  shall  join 

In  work   and  worship   so  divine.] 

R7  Psalm  146.  L.  M.  ^ 

-*^5  Monmouth,   Blendon. 

Goodness  and  truth  of  God. 
lpRAISE  ye  the  Lord ;  my  heart  shall 

A  join 

In  work   so  pleasant,   so  divine; 

Now  while  the  flesh  is  mine  abode,  - 

And  when  my  soul  ascends  to  God, 

2  Praise  shall  employ  my  noblest  powers,. 
While  immortality  endures: 

My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life,  and  thought,  and  being  last. 

3  Why  should  I  make  a  man  my  trust  ? 
Princes  must  die  and  turn  to  dust ; 
Their  breath  departs,  their  pomp  and 

power, 
And  thoughts  all  vanish  in  an  hour. 

4  Happy  the  man,  whose  hopes  rely 
On"  Israel's  God:   he   made  the  sky, 
And  earth,  and  seas,  with  all  their  train, 
And  none  shall  find  his  promise  vain. 

5  His  truth  forever  stands  secure : 

He  saves  th*  oppress'd,  he  feeds  the  poor ; 
He  sends  the  labouring  conscience  peace, 
And  grants  the  prisoner  sweet  release. 


19} 


19      PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 

6  The  Lord  hath  eyes  to  give  the  blind  ; 
The  Lord  supports  the  sinking  mind  ; 
He  helps  the  stranger  in  distress, 
The   widow   and  the  fatherless. 

7  He  loves  his  saints,  he  knows  them  well, 
But  turns  tire  wicked  down  to  hell: 
Thy  God,  O  Zion!   ever  reigns ; 
Praise   him   in   everlasting   strains. 

Psalm  146.    as  113th.  P.M.    g 
SL  Hellens,  Devotion. 
Goodness  of  God,  and  vanity  of  men. 

1  T  'LL  praise  my  Maker  with  my  breath  ; 
J.     And  when  my  voice  is  lost'in  death, 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers : 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While 'life,  and  thought,  and  being  last, 
Or  immortality   endures. 

2  Why  should  I  make  a  man  my  trust? 
Princes  must  die  and  turn  to  dust : 

Vain  is  the  help  of  fle*h  and  blood  ; 
Their  breath  departs,   their  pomp  and 

power, 
And  thoughts  all  vanish  in  an  hour ; 

Nor  can  they  make  their  promise  good. 

3  Happy  the  man  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God :  he  made  the  sky, 

And  earth  and  seas  with  all  their  trail*; 
His  truth  forever  stands  secure : 
He  saves  the  oppress'd,  he  feeds  the  poor, 

And  none  shall  find  his  promise  vaifl. 

4  The  Lord  hath  eyes  to  give  the  blind  ; 
The  Lord  supports  the  sinking  mind ; 

He  sends  the  lab'ring  conscience  peace; 
He  helps  the  stranger  in  distress, 
The  widow  and  the  fatherless, 

And  grants  the  prisoner  sweet  release. 

5  He  loves  his  saints,he  knows  them  well. 
But  turns  the  wicked  down  to  hell: 

Thy  God,  O  Zion,  ever  reigns ; 
Let  every  tongue,  let  every  age 
In  this  exalted  work  engage  ; 

Praise  him  in  everlasting  strains. 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.     20,  21 

6  I'll    prafse  him    while  he    lends    me 
breath, 
And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers. 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life,  and  thought,  and  being  last, 
Or  immortality  endures. 


rt^~>  Hymn  22.  B.  2.    L.  M.  ^ 

20  S  Truro,  Blendon.  & 

Grandeur  of  Gody  or  his  terrible  Maj- 
esty. 
1 HTERRIBLE  God,  whoreign'st  on  high, 
A      How  awful  is  thy  thundering  hand ; 
Thy  fiery  bolts,  how  fierce  they  fly ; 
Nor  can  all  earth  or  hell  withstand. 

2  This  the  old  rebel  angels  knew, 
And  Satan  fell  beneath  thy  frown ; 
Thine  arrows  struck  the  traitor  through^ 
And  weighty  vengeance  sunk  him  down. 

3  This  Sodom  felt— and  feels  it  still— 
And  roars  beneath  th'  eternal  load: 
"With  endless  burnings  who  can  dwell, 
"  Or  bear  the  fury  of  a  God  ?' 

4  Tremble,  ye  sinners,  and  submit ; 
Throw  down  your  arms  before  his  throne, 
Bend  your  heads  low  beneath  his  feet, 
Or  his  strong  hand  shall  crush  you  down 

5  And  ye,  bless'd  saints,  that  love  him  too, 
With  reverence  bow  before  his  name ; 
Thus  all  his  heavenly  servants  do : 
God  is  a  bright  and  burning  flame. 

">      Hymn  42.  B.  1.   C.  M.     ^  or  b 

<* '*■  $  Dundee,  St.  Ann's. 

Grandeur  of  God,  or  divine  ivrath  and 

mercy. 
1  A  DORE  and  tremble,  for  our  God 
■Lx-    Is   a  consuming  fire  ;  * 
His  jealous  eyes  his  wrath  inflame, 
And  raise  his  vengeance  higher. 
*  Heb.  xii.  29. 


22       PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 

2  Almighty  vengeance,  how  it  bums .' 

How   bright   his   fury   glows ! 
Vast  magazines  of  plagues  and  storms 
Lie  treasured  fur  his  foes. 

3  Those  heaps  of  wrath  by  slow  degrees 

Are   foreed  into   a   flame; 
But  kindled,  O  !    how  fierce  they  blaze ! 
And   rend   all   nature's  frame. 

4  At  his   approach  the  mountains  flee, 

And  seek  a  watery  grave  ; 
The  frighted  sea  makes  haste  away, 
And  shrinks  up  every  wave. 

5  Through  the  wide  air  the  weighty  rocks 

Are  swift  as  hailstones  hurl'd : 

Who  dares  to  meet  his  fiery  rage, 

That  shakes  the  solid  world:* 

6  Yet,  mighty  God!  thy  sovereign  grace 

Sits   regent   on  the    throne, 
The  refuge  of  thy  chosen  race 
When  wrath  comes  rushing  down. 

7  Thy  hand  shall  on  rebellious  kings 

A   fiery   tempest  pour, 
While  we,  beneath  thy  sheltering  wings. 
Thy  just  revenge   adore. 

na\  Psalm  145.     L.  M.  $r 

ZJ,$     Old  Hundred ,  1  >unstan,  Bath. 
Greatness,  truth  and  justice  of  God. 

1  \/fV  God,  my  King,  thy  various  praise 
1\  J.  Shall  fill  the  remnant  of  my  days  ; 
Thy  grace  employ  my  humble  tongue. 
Till  death  and  glory  raise  tue  song 

2  The  wings  of  every  hour  shall  bear 
Some  thankful  tribute  to  thine  ear ; 
And  every  setting  sun  shall  see 
New  works  of  duty  done  for  thee. 

3  Thy  truth  and  justice  I'll  proclaim  ; 
Thy  bounty  flows,  an  endless  stream  ; 
Thy  mercy  swift ;   thine  anger  slow. 
But  dreadful  to  the  stubborn  foe 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 


OR 


4  Thy  works  with  sovereign  glory  shine, 
And  speak  thy  majesty  divine; 
Let  "every  realm  with  joy"  proclaim 
The  sound  and  honour  of  thy  name. 

-5  Let  distant  times  and  nations  raise 
The  long  succession  of  thy  praise ; 
And  unborn  ages  make  my  song 
The  joy  and  labour  of  their  tongue. 

6  But  who  can  speak  thy  wondrous  deeds; 
Thy  greatness  all  our  thoughts  exceeds  ? 
Vast  and  unsearchable  thy  ways ; 
Vast  and  immortal  be  thy  praise ! 

oa1      Psalm  145.  1st  Part    CM.    g 
-^3  Barby,  Rochester. 

Greatness  and  mercy  of  God. 

1  T   ONG  as  I  live  I'll  bless  thy  name, 
JLi    My  King,  my  God  qf  love ; 

My  work  and  joy  shall  be  the  same 
In  the  bright  world  above. 

2  Great  is  the  Lord,  his  power  unknowo, 

And  let  his  praise  be  great; 
I'll  sing  the  honours  of  thy  throne, 
Thy  works  of  grace  repeat. 

3  Thy  grace  shall  dwell  upon  my  tongue, 

And,  while  my  lips  rejoice, 
The  men  that  hear  my  sacred  song 
Shall  join  their  cheerful  voice. 

4  Fathers  to  sons  shall  teach  thy  name, 

And  children  learn  thy  ways; 

Ages  to  come  thy  truth  proclaims 

And  nations  sound  thy  praise. 

5  Thy  glorious  deeds  of  ancient  date 

Shall  through  the  world  be  known  : 
Thine  arm  of  power,  thy  heavenly  state, 
With  public  splendour  shown. 

6  The  world  is  manag'd  by  thy  hands ; 

Thy   saints   are   rul'd  by"  love; 
And  thine  eternal  kingdom  stands, 
Though  rocks  and  hills  remove, 
A  3 


24,  25    PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 

94?     Hymn  86      B  I.    CM.       fc,  or  2 
■**5       Charmoutb,  Canterbury. 

Holrnc84*tind  majesty  of  God. 
ITJOW  should  the  sons  of  Adam's  race 
J— *»     Be  pure  before  their  God  : 
If  he  contend  in  righteousness, 
We  fall  beneath  his  rod. 

2  To  vindicate  my  words  and  thoughts 

I'll  make  no  more   pretence ; 
Not  one  of  all  my  thousand  faults 
Can  bear  a  just  defence. 

3  Strong  is  his  arm,  his  heart  is  wise , 

What  vain  presumers  dare 
Against  their  Maker's  hand  to  rise, 
Or  tempt  th'  unequal  war? 

4  [Mountains  by  his  almighty  wrath 

From  their  old  seats  are  torn ; 
He  shakes  the  earth  from  south  to  north, 
And  all  her  pillars  mourn. 

5  He  bids  the  sun  forbear  to  rise ; 

The  obedient  sun  forbears : 
His  hand  with  sackcloth  spreads  the  skies 
And  seals  up  all  the  stars. 

6  He  walks  upon  the  stormy   sea ; 

Flies   on   the   stormy   wind  : 
There's  none  can  trace  his  wondrous  way 
Or  his  dark  footsteps  find.] 

0  -  I     Hymn  82.    B.  1.    L.  M.     *  or  b 

Zb  \         Fountain,    Old  Hundred. 
Holiness  of  God.  and  mortality  of  men. 

1  C  HALL  the  vile  race  of  flesh  and  blood 
O    Contend  with  their  Creator,  God  ? 
Shall  mortal  worms  presume  to  be 
More  holy,  wise,  or  just  than  he  ? 

2  Behold  he  puts  his  trust  in  none 
Of  all  the  spirits  round  his  throne ; 
Their  natures,  when  compar'd  with  his, 
Are  neither  holy,  just,  nor  wise. 

3  But  how  much  meaner  things  are  they 
Who  spring  from  dust  and  dwell  in  clay 


! 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.    26,  27 

Touch'd  by  the  finger  of  thy  wrath, 
We  faint  and  vanish  like  the  moth, 

4  From  night  to  day,  from  day  to  night, 
We  die  by  thousands  in  thy  sight : 
Bury'd  in  dust  whole  nations  he, 
Like  a  forgotten   vanity. 

5  Almighty  Power,  to  thee  we  bow ; 
How  frail  are  we,  how  glorious  thou ! 
No  more  the  sons  of  earth  shall  dare 
With  an  eternal  God  compare. 


26} 


Psalm  99.  2d  Part.  S.  M.        % 
St.  Thomas,  Dover. 
Holiness  and  vengeance  of  God. 

1  T^XALT  the  Lord  our  God, 
jlL*     And  worship  at  his  feet  : 

His  nature  is  all  holiness, 
And  mercy  is  his  seat. 

2  When  Israel  was  his  church, 
When  Aaron  was  his  priest, 

When  Moses  cry'd,  when  Samuel  pray'd, 
He  gave  his  people  rest. 

3  Oft  he  forgave  their  sins, 
Nor  would  destroy  their  race, 

And  oft  he  made  his  vengeance  known, 
When  they  abus'd  his  grace. 

4  Exalt  the  Lord  our  God, 
Whose   grace  is   still  the'  same; 

Still  he's  a  God  of  holiness, 
And  jealous  for  his  name. 

OH  >        Hymn  87.    B.  2.    C.  M.  j* 

%  I  S  Abridge,  Bedford.  * 

Incomprehensibility  of  God. 

1  TTOW  wondrous  great,  how  glorious 
il  Must  our  Creator  be-!  (bright 
WTho  dwells  amidst  the  dazzling  light 

Of  vast  infinity ! 

2  Our  soaring  spirits  upward  rise 

Toward  the  celestial  throne: 
Fain  would  we  see  the  blessed  TsfREE . 
And  the  Almighty  One, 
A  4     " 


28      PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD, 

3  Our  reason  stretches  all  its  wings, 

And  climbs  above  the   skies; 
But  still  how  far  beneath  thy  feet 
Our  grovelling  reason  lies ! 

4  [Lord,  here  we  bend  our  humble  souls, 

And  awfully  adore: 
For  the  weak  pinions  of  our  minds 
Can  stretch  a  thought  no  more.] 

5  Thy  glories  infinitely  rise 

Above  our  labouring  tongue ; 
In  vain  the  highest  seraph  tries 
To  form  an  equal  song. 

6  [In  humble  notes  our  faith  adores 

The   great  mysterious   King, 
While  angels  strain  their  nobler  powers, 
And  sweep  th'  immortal  string.] 

>      Hymn  170.   B.  2.  L.  M.  ^ 

^o  £         Islington,  Gloucester. 
Incomfirehemibility    and  sovereignty    of 
God. 

1  [/^  AN  creatures  to  perfection  find 

V^  Th'  eternal,  uncreated  Mind? 
Or  can  the  largest  stretch  of  thought 
Measure  and  search  his  nature  out  ? 

2  *Tis  high  as  heaven,  'tis  deep  as  hell, 
And  what  can  mortals  know  or  tell  ? 
His  glory  spreads  beyond  the  sky, 
And  all  the  shining  worlds  on  high. 

3  But  man,  vain  man  would  fain  be  wise  ; 
Born  like  a  wild  young  colt,  he  flies 
Through  all  the  follies  of  his  mind, 
And  smells  and  snuffs  the  empty  wind.] 

4  God  is  a  King,  of  power  unknown  ; 
Firm  are  the  orders  of  his  throne; 
If  he  resolve,  who  dare  oppose, 
Or  ask  him  why,  or  what  he  does? 

5  He  wounds  the  heart,  and  he  makes 

whole ; 
He  calms  the  tempest  of  the  soul : 
When  he  shuts  up  in  long  despair, 
Who  can  remove  the  heavy  bar? 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.    29,  30 

6  He     frowns,    and   darkness  veils    the 

moon, 
The  fainting  sun  grows  dim  at  noon ; 
The  pillars  of  heaven's  starry  roof 
Tremble  and  start  at  his  reproof. 

7  He  gave  the  vaulted  heaven  its  form, 
The  crooked  serpent  and  the  worm ; 
He  breaks  the  billows  with  his  breath, 
And  smites  the  sons  of  pride  to  death. 

3  These  are  a  portion  of  his  ways : 
But  who  shall  dare  describe  his  face  ? 
Who  can  endure  his  light,  or  stand 
To  hear  the  thunders  of  his  hand  ? 

00  ?      Hymn  26.  B.  2.  L.  M. 

*J  J  Quercy,  Wells.  M 

Invisibility  of  God. 

1  T   ORD,  we  are  blind,  poor  mortals, 
JL^        blind, 

We  can't  behold  thy  bright  abode ; 

O !  'tis  beyond  a  creature  mind, 

To  glance  a  thought  half  way  to  God. 

2  Infinite  leagues  beyond  the  sky. 
The  great  Eternal  reigns  alone  ; 
Where  neither  wings  nor  souls  can  fly, 
Nor  angels  climb  the  topless  throne. 

3  The  Lord  of  glory  builds  his  seat 
Of  gems  incomparably  bright ; 
And  lays  beneath  his  sacred  feet 
Substantial  beams  of  gloomy  night. 

4  Yet,  glorious  Lord,  thy  gracious  eyes 
Look  through,  and  cheer  us  from  above ; 
Beyond  our  praise  thy  grandeur  flies, 
Yet  we  adore,  and  yet  we  love. 

^n  >         Psalm  142.    C.  M.        b  or  ;§ 
**V  >     Canterbury,  Barby,  Wantage. 
Kindness  of  God,  or  God  the  hope  of  the 

helfdess. 
1 HPO  God  I  made  my  sorrowslaiown- 
•^      From  God  I  sought  relief; 


31        PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 

In  long  complaints  before   his  throne 
I  pour'd  out  all  my  grief. 

2  My  soul  was  overwhelmed  with  woes, 

'My  heart  began  to  break  ; 
Mv  God,  who  all  my  burdens  knows, 
He  knows  the  way  I  take. 

3  On  every  side  I  cast  mine  eye, 

And  found  my  helpers  gone ; 
While  friends  and  strangei  s  pass'd  me  by, 
Neglected  or  unknown. 

4  Then  did  I  raise  a  louder  cry, 

And  call'd  thy  mercy  near, 
"  Thou  art  my  portion  when   I  die, 
"  Be  thou  my  refuge  here.1' 

5  Lord,  I  am  brought  exceeding  low ; 

Now  let  thine  ear  attend ; 
And  make  my  foes,  who  vex  me,  know 
I've  an  almighty  Friend. 
6  From  my  sad  prison  set  me  free, 
Then  shall  I  praise  thy  name ; 
And  holy  men  shall  join   with  me 
Thy  kindness  to  proclaim. 

">       Hymn  105.   B.  2.  C.  M.     fa  or  g 

^  *  J  Christmas,  Arlington. 

Longsvff'ering  of    God- 

1  A  ND  are  we  wretches  yet  alive  ? 
XjL    And  do  we  yet  rebel ? 

'Tis  boundless,  'tis  amazing  love, 
That  bears  us  up  from  hell ! 

2  The  burden  of  our  weighty  guilt 

Would  sink  us  down  to  names ; 
And  threatening  vengeance  rolls  above, 
To  crush  our  feeble  frames. 

3  Almighty  goodness  cries,  Forbear  ! 

And  straight  the  thunder  stays : 
And  dare  we  now  provoke  his  wrath, 
And  weary   out  his  grace ! 

4  Lord,  we  have  long  abus'd  thy  love, 

Too"  long  indulg'd   our   sin; 
Our  aching  hearts  e'en  bleed  to  see 
What  rebels  we  have  been, 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.    32,  33 

5  No  more,  ye  lusts,  shall  ye  command ; 
No  more  will  we  obey ; 
Stretch  out,  O  God, thy  conquering  hand, 
And  drive  thy  foes  away. 

no  I  Hymn  103.  B.  2.    C.  M.         ^ 

S  Christmas,  Carthage. 

Love  of  God,  in  the  gift  of  his  Son. 
lOOME,  happy  souls,  approach  your 
V>  With  new  melodious  songs ;    [God, 
Come,  render  to  almighty  grace 
The  tribute  of  your  tongues. 

2  So  strange,  so  boundless  was  the  love 

That  pity'd  dying  men, 
The  Father  sent  his  equal  Son 
To  give  them  life  again. 

3  Thy  hands,  dear  Jesus,  were  not  arm'd 

With  a  revenging  rod; 
No  hard  commission  to  perform 
The  vengeance  of  a  God. 

4  But  all  was  mercy,  all  was  mild, 

And  wrath  forsook  the  throne, 
When  Christ  on  the  kind  errand  came, 
And  brought  salvation  down. 

5  Here,    sinners,    you  may   heal   your 

And  wipe  your  sorrows  dry :    [wounds, 
Trust  in  the  mighty  Saviour's  name, 
And  you  shall  never  die. 

6  See,  dearest  Lord,  our  willing  souls 

Accept  thine  offer'd  grace; 
We  bless  the  great  Redeemer's  love, 
And  give  the  Father  praise. 


3S\ 


Hymn  104.    B.  2.    S.  M. 

Watchman,  Pelham. 

Love  and  mercy    of  God. 


1  "O  AISE  your  triumphant  songs 
XV  To  an  immortal  tune; 

Let  the  wide  earth  resound  the  deeds 
Celestial  grace  has  done. 

2  Sing  how  Eternal  Love 
Ifs  chief  Beloved  chose$ 


34       PERFECTIONS  OF  (iOP. 

And  bid  him  raise  our  wretched  race 
From  their  abyss  of  woes. 

3  His  hand  no  thunder  bears, 
No  terror  clothes  his  brow  ; 

No  bolts  to  drive  our  guilty  souls 
To  fiercer  flames  below. 

4  'Twas  mercy  fill'd  the  throne, 
And  wrath  stood  silent  by, 

When   Christ  was    sent   with   pardon* 
To  rebels  doom'd  to  die.  [down 

5  Now,  sinners,  dry  your  tears, 
Let  hopeless  sorrow  cease; 

Bow  to  tne  sceptre  of  his  love, 
And  take  the  ofier'd  peace. 

6  Lord,  we  obey  thy  call ; 
We  lay  an  humble  claim 

To  the  salvation  thou  hast  brought, 
And  love  and  praise  thy  name. 


34  \ 


Psalm  113.    P.  M.  ^ 

St.  Hellens,  or  46  Psalm,  * 

Majesty,  and  condescension  of  God. 
1VTE  that  delight  to  serve  the  Lord, 
X      The  honours  of  his  name  record, 

His  sacred  name  forever  bless : 
Where'er  the  circling  sun  displays 
His  rising  beams  or  setting  rays, 

Let  lands  and  seas  his  power  confess. 

2  Not  time,  nor  nature's  narrow  rounds* 
Can  give  his  vast  dominion  bounds  ; 

The  heavens  are  far  below  his  height : 
Let  no  created  greatness  dare 
With  our  eternal  God  compare, 

Arm'd  with  his  uncreated  might ! 

3  He  bows  his  glorious  head  to  view 
What  the  bright  hosts  of  angels  do, 

And  bends  his  care  to  mortal  things  : 
His  sovereign  hand  exalts  the  poor, 
He  takes  the  needy  from  the  door, 

And  mak^5  them  company  for  kings. 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.        35 

4  When  childless  families  despair, 
He  sends  the  blessing  of  an  heir, 

To  rescue  their  expiring  name : 
The  mother,  with  a  thankful   voice, 
Proclaims  his  praises  and  her  joys: 

Let  every  age  advance  his  fame. 

q*>  PsalM  113.  L.  M.  ^ 

00  £  Newcourt,  Gloucester. 
Majesty  and  condescension  of  God* 

1  \7"E  servants  of  th5  Almighty  King, 

1-  In  every  age  his  praises"  sing : 
Where'er  the  sun  shall  rise  or  set, 
The  nations  shall  his  praise  repeat. 

2  Above  the  earth,  beyond  the  sky, 
Stands  his  high  throne  of  majesty : 
Nor  time,  nor  place,  his  power  "restrain, 
Nor  bound  his  universal  reign. 

3  Which  of  the  sons  of  Adam  dare, 
Or  angels,  with  their  God  compare  ? _ 
His  glories  how  divinely  bright', 
Who  dwells  in  uncreated  light ! 

4  Behold  his  love !  he  stoops  to  view 
WThat  saints  above  and  angels  do ; 
And  condescends  yet  more  to  know 
The  mean  affairs  of  men  below. 

5  From  dust  and  cottages  obscure, 
His  grace  exalts  the  humble  poor ; 
Gives  them  the  honour  of  his  sons, 
And  fits  them  tor  their  heavenly  thror-- 

5  [A  word  of  his  creating  voice  t 
Can  make  the  barren  house  rejoice : 
Though  Sarah's  ninety  years  were  past, 
The  promis'd  seed  is  born  at  last, 

r  With  joy  the  mother  views  her  son,. 
And  tells  the  wonders  God  has  done : . 
Faith  may  grow  strong  when  sense  des- 
pair's, 
Though  nature  fails*  the  promise  bears." 
v. 


36,  3r       PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 

of, )  Psalm  36.    S.  M.  b 

^"  £         Aylesbury,  Ustick,  Shirley. 
Majesty  of  God  and  wickedness  of  man. 

1  A  X^tiEN  man  grows  bold  hi  sin, 

V  V      My  heart  witkin  me  cries, 
"He  hath  no  faith  of  God  within, 
"  Nor  fear  before  his  eyes." 

2  [He  walks  a  while  conceal'd 
In  a  self-flattering  dream, 

Till  his  dark,  crimes,  at  once  rcveal'd, 
Expose  his  hate  ful  name.] 

3  His  heart  is  false  and  foul, 

His  words  are  smooth  and  fair ; 
Wisdom  is  banish'd  from  his  soul, 
And  leaves  no  goodness  there. 

4  He  plots  upon  his  bed, 
New  mischiefs  to  fulfil ; 

He  sets  his  heart,  and  hands,  and  head 
To  practise  all  that's  ill. 

5  But  there's  a  dreadful  God, 
Though  men  renounce  his  fear; 

His  justice,  hid  behind  the  cloud, 
Shall  one  great  day  appear. 

6  His  truth  transcends  the  sky ; 
In  heaven  his  mercies  dwell; 

Deep  as  the  sea  his  judgments  lie, 

His  anger  burns  to  hell. 
Y**  How  excellent  his  love, 

Whence  all  our  safety  springs ! 
Q  never  let  my  soul  remove 

FVom  underneath  his  wings. 

_„  >     Psalm  145.   3d.  Part.  C.  M. 
37  J        Stade,    St.  Martin's,  Irish. 
Mercy  of  God  to  sufferers. 
2  T   ET  every  tongue  thy  goodness  speak, 
X-j    Thou  sovereign  Lord  of  all ; 
Thy    strengthening    hands    uphold  thej 
And  raise  the  po©r  that  fall.       [weak: 

2  When  sorrow  bows  the  spirit  down. 
Or  virtue  lies  distress'd 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.        M 

Beaeath  some  proud  oppressor's  frown, 
Thou  giv'st  the  mourners  rest, 
3  The  Lord  supports  our  tottering  days, 
And  guides  our  giddy  youth : 
Holy  and  just  are  all  'his  ways, 
And  all' his  words  are  truth. 
4 He  knows  the  paius  his  servants  feel. 
He  hears  his  children  cry, 
And,  their  best  wishes  to  full?, 
His  grace  is  ever  nigh. 

5  His  mercy  never  shall  remove 

From  men  of  heart  sincere : 
He  saves  the  souls,  whose  humble  love 
Is  j'oin'd  with  holy  fear. 

6  [His  stubborn  foes  his  sword  shall  slay. 

And  pierce  their  hearts  with  pain  'T 
Bnt  none  that  serve  the  Lord  shall  say, 
"  They  sought  his  aid  in  vain."] 

7  [My  lips  shall  dwell  upon' his  praise, 

And  spread  his  fame  abroad ; 
Let  all  the  sons  of  Adam  raise 
The  honours  of  their  God.] 

>     Psalm  103.  Sd.Part.  L.  M.     'jg 
J  o  ^  Portugal,  Dunstan. 

Mercy  and  love  of  God  to  his  fieofrfe. 

1  HpHE  Lord,  how    wondrous    are  his 

X  ways ! 

How  firm  his  truth,  how  large  his  grace  ! 
He  takes  his  mercy  for  his  throne, 
And  thence  he  makes  his  glories  known, 

2  Not  half  so  high  his  power  hath  spread 
The  starry  heavens  above  our  head. 
As  his  rich  love  exceeds  our  praise. 
Exceeds  the  highest  hopes  we  raise. 

3  Not  half  so  far  hath  nature  placed 
The  rising  morning  from  the  west, 
As  his  forgiving  grace  removes 
The   daily  guilt  of  those  he  loves. 

4  How   slowly  doth  his  wrath  arise  J 
Pn  swifter  wines  salvation  files  : 

B  2 


39        PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 

And  if  he  Jets  his  anger  burn, 
How  soon  his  frowns  to  pity  turn  \ 

5  Amidst  his  wrath  compassion  shines ; 
His  strokes  are  lighter  than  our  sins ; 
And  while  his  rod  corrects  his  saints, 
His  ear  indulges  their  complaints. 

6  So  fathers  their  young  sons  chastise, 
With  gentle  hands  and  melting  eyes  ; 
The  children  weep  beneath  the  smart. 
And  move  the  pity  of  their  heart. 

Pause. 

7  The  mighty  God,  the  wise  and  just, 
Knows  that  our  frame  is  feeble  dust ; 
And  will  no  heavy  load  impose 
Beyond  the  strength  that  he  bestows. 

8  He  knows  how  soon  our  nature  dies, 
Blasted  by  every  wind  that  flies ; 
Like  grass  we  spring,  and  die  as  soon 
As  morning  flowers  that  fade  at  noon. 

9  But  his  eternal  love  is  sure 

To  all  the  saints,  and  shall  endure  ; 
From  age  to  age  his  truth  shall  reign, 
Nor  children's  children  hope  in  vain. 


39} 


Psalm  103.  IstPart  S.  M.       g 
Wakefield,  Dover,  Watchman. 
Mercy  of  God  to  soul  and  body. 


1  (~\  BLESS  the  Lord,  my  soul! 
vy  Let  all  within  me  join, 

And  aid  mv  tongue  to  bless  his  name, 
Whose  favours  are  divine. 

2  O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul, 
Nor  let  his  mercies  lie 

Forgotten  in  unthankfulness, 
And   without  praises  die. 

3  'Tis  he  forgives  thy   sins, 
'Tis  he  relieves  thy  pain, 

?Tis  he  that  heals  thy  sicknesses, 
And  makes  thee  young  again. 

4  He  crowns  thy  life  with  love, 
When  ransomed  from  the  grave; 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.        40 

He  that  redeem 'd  my  soul  from  hell 
Kath  sovereign  power  to  save. 

5  He  fills  the  poor  with  good; 
He  gives  the   sufferers   rest  ; 

The  Lord  hath  judgments  for  the  proud 
And  justice  for  the  opprees'd. 

6  His  wondrous  works  and  ways 
He  made  by   Moses  known"; 

But  sent  the  world  his  truth  and  grace 
By  his  beloved  Son. 

Ar.>       Fsal:\i139.    1st  Part.  L.  M.    & 
4U  £  Bath,  Blendon,  Castle-Street. 

Omniscience  of  God. 

1  T  ORD,  thou  hast  search'd  and  seen 
-*-*        me  through ; 

Thine  ej  e  commands  with  piercing  view 

My  rising  and  my  resting  hours, 

My  heart"  and  flesh,  with  all  their  powers. 

2  My  thoughts,  before  they  are  my  own, 
Are   to  my  God  distinctly   known ; 
He  knows  the  words  I  mean  to  speak, 
Ere  from  my  opening  lips  they  break. 

3  Within  thy  circling  power  I  stand ; 
On   every  side  I  find  thy  hand: 
Awake,  asleep,  at  home,  abroad, 

I  am   surrounded  still  with  God. 

4 Amazing  knowledge,  vast  and  great! 
What  large  extent !  what  lofty  height ! 
My  soul,  with  all  the  powers  I  boast, 
Is  in  the  boundless  prospect  lost. 

5  "Omay  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast, 
"  V*  here'er  I  rove,  where'er  1  rest ; 
"  Ncr   let  my  weaker  passions  dare 

"  Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there." 
Pause  I. 

6  Could  I  so  false,  so  faithless  prove, 
To  quit  thy  service  and  thy  love, 

\Y  here,  Lord,  could  I  thy  presence  shun? 
Or   from   thy   dreadful   glory  run  ? 


|l        PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 

7  If  up  to  heaven  I  ta!:c  my  flijrht, 
'Tis  there  thou  dwell'st  enthron'ft  in  light : 
Or  dive  to  hell,  there  vengeance  r< 

•  And  Satan  groans  beneath  his  chains. 

8  If,  mounted  on  a  morning  ray, 
I  fly  beyond   the  western   sea, 

(     -  swifter  hand  would  first  arrive, 
And  theic  arrest  thy  fugitive. 

9  Or  should  I  try  to  shun  thy  sight, 

ieath  the  spreading   veil"  of  iiight, 
One  glance  of  thine,  one  piercing  ray, 
Would  kindle  darkness  into  day. 
10"Omay  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast, 
"Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest; 
"Nor   let  my   weaker  passions  dare 
"Consent  toiin,  for  God  is  there." 

Pause  II. 

11  The  veil  of  night  is  no  disguise, 
No  screen  from  thy  all-seeing  eyes: 

hand  can  se:;:e  thy  foes  as  soon 
Through  midnight  shades  as  blazing  noon. 

12  Midnight   and  noon  in  this  agree, 
Great  God,  they're  both  alike  to  thr.e: 

Not  death  can  hide  what  God  will  spy, 
I  hell  hes  naked  to  his  eye. 
I3"Omay  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast, 
"  Where'er  1  rove,  where'er  I  rest ; 
"  Nor  let  my  weaker  passions   dare 
"  Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there." 

I  ,  "?       Psalm  139.  1st  Part.  CM.     # 
41  S  London,  St.  Ann's. 

Omniscience  of  Gcd. 

1  TN  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee, 
-1-     In  vain  my  soul  would  try 

To  shun  thy  presence,  Lord,  or  flee 
The  notice  of  thine  eye. 

2  Thine  all- surrounding  sight  surveys 

My  rising  and  my  rest  ; 
My  public  walks,  my  private  ways, 
And  secrets  of  my  breast. 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.         42 

3  My  thoughts  lie  open  to  the  Lord 

Before  they're  form'd  wuhin ; 
And  ere  my  lips  pronounce  the  word 
He  knows  the  sense  I  mean. 

4  O  wondrous  knowledge,  deep  and  high  ! 

Where  can  a  creature  hide  ? 
Within  thy  circling  arms  I  lie, 
Beset  on  every  side. 

5  So  let  thy  grace  surround  me  still, 

And  like  a  bulwark  prove, 
To  guard  my  soul  from  every  ill, 
Secur'd  by  sovereign  love. 
Pause. 

6  Lord,  where  shall  guilty  souls  retire, 

Forgotten  and  unknown  ? 
In  heli  they  meet  thy  dreadful  fire, 
In  heaven  thy  glorious  throne. 

7  Should  I  suppress  my  vital  breath, 

To  'scape  the  wrath  divine, 
Thy  voice  could  break  the  bars  of  death, 
And  make  the  grave  resign. 

8  If,  wing'dwith  beams  of  morning  light, 

I  fly  beyond  the  west,  [tight, 

Thy  'hand,    which    must   support    my 
Would  soon  betray  my  rest. 

9  If  o'er  my  sins  I  think  to  draw 

The  curtains  of  the  night, 
Those  flaming  eyes  that  guard  thy  law 
Would  turn  the  shades  to  light. 

10  The  beams  of  noon,  the  midnight  hour. 

Are  both  alike  to  thee  : 
O  may  I  ne'er  provoke  that  power 
From  which  I  cannot  flee. 

->        Hymn  32.    B.  1.    C:  M.  ^ 

4^_J  Carthage,  Christmas. 

Omnipotence  of  God. 
1  \  X/HENCE  do  our  mournful  thoughts 
V  V  arise  ? 

J^nd  where's  our  courage  fled  ? 

Has    restless  sin    and  raging  hell 

Struck  all  our  comforts  dead  ? 


43         PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 

2  Have   we  forgot  the  Almighty  Name 

That  form'd  the  earth  and  sea  r 

And  can  an  all-creating  arm 
Grow  weary,  or  decay  ? 

3  Treasures  erf  everlasting  might 

In  our  Jehovah  dwell  ; 
He  gives  the  conquest  to  the  weak, 
And  treads  their  foes  to  hell. 

4  Mere  mortal  power  shall  fade  and  die, 

And  youthful  vigour  cease ; 
But  we  that  wait  upon  the  Lord 
Shall  feel  our  strength  increase. 

5  The  saints  shall  mount  on  eagles'  wings, 

And  taste  the   promis'd   bliss, 
Till   their  unwearied  feet  arrive 
Where  perfect  pleasure  is. 

Atj)     Psalm   111.  2d.  Part.  CM.      ^ 
4-0  >    St.  Asaphs,  Braintree,  Carthage. 

Perfections  of  God. 

1  f^  REAT  is  the  Lord  ;    his  works  of 
O"  might 

Demand  our  noblest  songs: 
Let  his  assembled  saints  unite 
Their  harmony  of  tongues. 

2  Great  is  the  mercy  of  the  Lord, 

He  gives  his  children  food  ; 
And,  ever  mindful  of  his  word, 
He  makes  his  promise  good. 

3  His  Son,  the  great  Redeemer,  came 

To  seal  his  covenant  sure  ; 
Holy  and  reverend  is  his  name, 
His  ways  are  just  and  pure. 

4  They  that  would  grow  divinely  wise 

Must  with  his  tear  begin; 
Our  fairest  proof  of  knowledge  lies 
In  hating  every  sin.  ^ 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.    44,45 

. '  ">  Hymn  166.    B.  2,  C.  M.        w 

f*5         Bedford,  London,    Barby.       ' 
Perfections  of  God. 

1  TTOW  shall  I  praise  th'  eternal  God, 
Xl     That  Infinite  Unknown  £ 

Who  can  ascend  his '  high  abode, 
Or  venture  near  his  throne  ? 

2  [The  great  Invisible  !  He  dwells 

Conoeal'd  in  dazzling  light ; 
But  his  all-searching  eye  reveals 
The  secrets  of  the  night. 

3  These  watchful  eyes,  that  never  sleep, 

Survey  the  world  around; 
His  wisdom  is  a  boundless  deep, 
Where  all  our  thoughts  are  drown'd.] 

4  [Speak  we    of  strength  ?    His  arm   is 

To  save,  or  to  destroy ;  [strong 

Infinite  years  his  life  prolong, 
And  endless  is  his  joy.] 

5  [He  knows  no  shadow  of  a  change. 

Nor  alters  his  decrees ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  his  truth  remains. 
To  guard  his  promises.] 

6  [Sinners  before  his  presence  die ; 

How  holy  is  his  name! 
His  anger   and  his  jealousy 
Burn  like  devouring  flaifre.] 

7  Justice,  upon  a  dreadful  throne, 

Maintains  the  rights  of  God  j 
While  mercy  sends  her  pardons  down, 
Bought  with  a  Saviour's  blood, 

8  Now  to  my  soul,  immortal  King, 

Speak  some  forgiving  word ; 
Then  'twill  be  double  joy  to  sing 
The  glories  of  my  Lord. 

a  ?}         Hymn  167.   B.  2.  L.  M.  « 

*°  S       Gloucester,  Chard,  Truro,        * 

Perfections  of  God. 
1  Q.REAT  God !  thy  glories  shall  employ 
My  holy  fear,  my  humble  joy  ; 
My  lips,  in  songs  of  honour,  bring 
Their  tribute  to  th'  eternal  King, 


45       PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 

2  [Eartji  and  the  stars,  and   worlds  un- 

known, 
Depend  precarious  on  his  throne  ; 
All  nature  hangs  upon  his  word, 
And  grace  and  glory  own  their  Lord.] 

3  [His     sovereign   power     what     mortal 

knows  r 
If  lie  command,  who  dare  oppose  ? 
With  strength  he  girds  himself  around. 
And  treads  the  rebels  to  the  ground.] 

4  [Who  shall  pretend  to  teach  him  skill  ? 
Or  guide  the  counsels  of  his  will? 

His  wisdom,  like  a  sea  divine, 

Flows  deep  and  high  beyond  our  line.] 

5  [His  name  is  holy,  and  his  eye 
Burns  with  immortal  jealousy  ; 

He  hates  the  sons  of  pride,  and  sheds 
His  fiery  vengeance  on  their  heads.] 

6  [The  beamings  of  his  piercing  sight 
Bring  dark  hypocrisy  to  light; 
Death  and  destruction  naked  lie, 
And  hell  uncovered  to  his  eye.] 

7  fTh'  eternal  law  before  him  stands  ; 
His  justice,  with  impartial  hands, 
Divides  to  all  their  due  reward, 
Or  by  the  sceptre,  or   the  sword.] 

8  [His  mercy,  like  a  boundless  sea, 
Washes  our  loads  of  guilt  away, 
While  his  own  Son  came  down  and  died, 
T'  engage  his  justice  on  our  side.] 

9  [Each  of  his  words  demands  my  faith, 
ft  ly  soul  can  rest  on  all  he  saith  ; 

His  truth  inviolably  keeps 
The  largest  promise  of  his  lips.] 

10  O  tell  me,  with  a  gentle  voice, 

"  Thou  art  my  God,"  and  I'll  rejoice  ! 
FilTd  with  thy  love,  I  dare  proclaim 
The  brightest  honours  of  thy  name. 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.    46,47 

|  )         Hymn  168.  B.  2.  L.  M.  * 

O  $         Nantwich,  Old  Hundred.         & 

Perfections  of  God. 

JEHQVAH  reigns,  his  throne  is  high  ; 
His  robes  are  light  and  majesty ; 
His  gloiy  shines  with  beams  so  bright. 
No  mortal  can  sustain  the  sight. 

His  terrors  keep  the  world  in  awe  ; 
His  justice  guards  his  holy  law ; 
His  love  reveals  a  smiling  face  ; 
His  truth  and  promise  seal  the  grace. 
3  Through  all  his  works  his  wisdom  shines, 

And  baffles  Satan's  deep  designs ; 

His  power  is  sovereign  to  fulfil 
The  noblest  counsels  of  liis  will. 

1  And  will  this  glorious  Lord  descend 
To  be  my  Father  and  my  friend  ? 
Then  let  my  songs  with  angels  join  ; 

!  Heaven  is  secure,  if  God  be  mine. 

L_>         Hymn  169.   B.  2.  H.  M.  w 

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iHPHELord  Jehovah   reigns, 
A      His  throne  is  built  on  high  ; 
The  garments  he  assumes 
Are  light  and  majesty  : 
His  glories  shine  ' 
With  beams  so  bright, 
No  mortal  eye 
Can  bear  the  sight. 

2  The  thunders  of  his  hand 
Keep  the  wide  world  in  awe ; 
His  wrath  and  justice  stand 
To  guard  his  holy  lav/  : 

And  where  his  love 
Resolves  to  bless, 
His  truth  confirms 
And  seals  the  grace. 

3  Through   all  his  ancient  works 

Surprising  wisdom  shines, 
Confounds  the  powers  of  hell, 
And  breaks  their  curs'd  designs. 


48        PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 

Strong  is  his   firm, 

And  shall  fulfil 

His  great  decrees, 

His  sovereign   will. 
4  And  can  this  mighty  King 
Of  glory    condescend  ? 
And  will  he  write   his  name,. 
"My  Father  and  my  Friend  r" 

I   love  his  name, 

I  love  his  word  ; 

Join  ail    my  powers, 

And  praise  the  Lord. 

.Q)  Psalm  115.    L.  M.  v 

^b5     Monmouth,  Gloucester,  Bath. 
Pvrfrfions  of  God,  a?,d  vanity  of  idols. 

1  VT  OT  to  ourselves,  who  are  but  dust, 
lN     Not  to  ourselves  is  glory  due, 
Eternal  God,  thou  only  just, 

Thou  only  gracious,  wise  and  true. 

2  Shine  forth  in  all  thy  dreadful  name  ; 
Why  should  a  heathen's  haughty  tongue 
Insult  us,  and,  to  raise  our  shame, 

Say,  "Where's  the  Gvod  you've  serv'd  so 
long  ? 

3  The  Gcd  we  serve  maintains  his  throne, 
Above  the  clouds,  beyond  the  skies  ; 
Through  all  the  earth  his  will  is  done, 
He  knows  our  groans,  lie  hears  our  cries. 

4  Put  the  vain  idols  they  adore 

Are  senseless   shapes  of  stone  and  wood  ; 
At  best  a  mass  of  glittering  ore, 
A  silver  saint,  or  golden  god. 

5  [With  eyes  and  ears,  they  carve  their 

head  ; 
Deaf  are  their  ears,  their  eyes  are  blind  : 
In  vain  are  costly  offerings  made, 
And  vows  are  scatter'd  hi  the  wind. 

6  Their  feet  were  never  made  to  move, 
Nor  hands  to  save  when  mortals  pray ; 
Mortals,  that  pay  them  fear  or  love, 
Seem  to  be  blind  and  deaf  as  the)'  ] 


perfe£t!ons  OF  GOD.       49 

O  Israel,  make  the  Lord  thy  hope, 
Thy  help,  thy  refuge,  and  thy  rest : 
The  Lord  shall  build  thy  ruins  up, 
And  bless  the  people  and  the  priest. 
The  dead  no  more  can  speak  thy  praise, 
They  dwell  in  silence  and  the  grave  ; 
But  we  shall  live  to  sing  thy  grace, 
And  tell  the  world  thy  power  to  save. 

q7  Psalm  135.  CM.  ^ 

y  3     St.  Asaph's,  Devizes,  Arlington. 
Perfections  of  God,  and  vanity  of  idols. 

A  WAKE,  ye  saints,  to  praise   your 
t\        King, 

Your  sweetest  passions  raise, 
Your  pious  pleasure,  while  you  sing, 

Increasing  with  the  praise. 
Great  is  the  Lord ;  and  works  unknown 

Are  his  divine  employ  ; 
But  still  his  saints  are  near  his  throne, 

His  treasure  and  his  joy. 
Heaven,  earth  and  sea  confess  his  hand  ; 

He  bids  the  vapours  rise : 
Lightning  and  storm,  at  his  command, 

Sweep  through  the  sounding  skie's. 
All  power,    that  gods    or  kings  have 
claim'd, 

Is  found  with  him  alone  ; 
But  heathen  gods  should  ne'er  be  nam'd, 

Where  our  Jehovah's  known. 
Which  of  the  stocks  or  stones  they  trust 

Can  give  them  showers  of  rain  ? 
i  vain  they  worship  glittering  dust, 

And  pray  to  gold  in  vain. 
|Their  gods  have  tongues  that  cannot  talk, 

Such  as  their  makers  gave: 
Their  feet  w ere  ne'er  design'd  to  walk, 

Nor  hands  have  power  to  save. 
Blind  are  their  eyes,  their  ears  are  deaf^ 

Nor  hear  when  mortals  pray  : 
Mortals,  that  wait  for  their  relief, 

Are  blind  and  deaf  as  Uiey.] 


50       PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 

8  Ye  saints,  adore  the  living  God, 
Serve  him  with  faith  and  fear  ; 
He  makes  the  churches  his  aj 
Aud  claims  your  honours  there. 


50 1 


Psalm  115.    P.  M.  3 

Walworth,    New  50th. 
Perfections  cfGod,  and  vanity  ofklols. 

1  "\TOTtoou>  nanies,thou  only  just  and  true 
■i-^>  Not  to  our  worthless  names  is  glory  due 

Thy  power  and  grace,  thy  truth  and   >usnc< 

claim 
Immortal  honours  to  thy  sovereign  name; 
Shme  through  the  earth  irom  heaven  ih 

abode,  [God  ? 

Nor  let  the  heathen  say,  "And  wheie'i  you 

2  Heaven  is  thy  higher  court ;  there  stands  th} 

throne,  ['lone 

And  through  the  lower  worlds  thy  wdl  i 
Our  God  fram'd  all  this  earih,  these  heaven: 

he    spread,  [ma  !e 

Rut  fools  adore  tltb  gods  their  hands  have 
The  kneeling  crowd,\vith  lor<ks  drvour,beho!( 
Thet*s;iver  saviours,  and  their  saints  of  gold 

S  [Vain  are  those  artful  shapes  of  eyes  and  ears 
The  molten  image  neither  sees  nor  hears  : 
Their  hands  are  helpless,  nor  their  feet  car 

move ; 
They  have  nospecch,  nor  thought.nor  power 

nor  love  ; 
Yet  sottish  mortals  make  their  long  complaint1 
To  their  deaf  idols,  and  their  moveless  saints 

4 The  rich  have  statues  well  adorn'd  with  gold 
The  poor,  content  with  gods  of  coarse  r-mou  Id - 
With  tools  of  iron  carve  the  senseless  stock 
Lopt  front  a  tree,  or  broken  from  a  rock : 
People  and  priesrs  drive  on  the  solemn  trade 
And  trust  the  gods  that  saws  and  hammer; 
made.] 

5  Be  heaven  and  earth  amaz'd  !  Tis  hard  to  say 
Which  are  mGre  stupid,  or  their  god^or  they 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.        51 

O  Israel,  trust  the  Lord  !  he  hears  and  sees, 
He  knows  thy  sorrows,  and  restores  thy  peace. 
His  worship  does  a  thousand  comforts  yield: 
He  is  thy  help,  and  he  thine  heavenly  shield. 

6  In  God  we  trust ;  our  impious  foes  in  vain 
Attempt  our  ruin,  and  oppose  his  reign  ; 
Had  they  prevail'd,  darkness  had  clos'd  our 

days, 
And  death  and  silence  had  forbid  his  praise  : 
But  we  are  sav'd,  and  live  :    Let  songs  arise, 
And  Zion  bless  the  God  that  built  the  skies. 

-,  I  Hymn  80.     B.  2.    S..M.  w 

*  k  J  Sutton,  St.  Thomas, 

Fower  of  God. 

1  f~\  !    the  Almighty  Lord  ! 

v_V    How  matchless  is  his  power  ! 
Tremble,  O  earth,  beneath  his  word, 
And  all  the  heavens  adore. 

2  Let  proud  imperious  kings 

Bow  low  before  his  throne  ! 
Crouch  to  his  feet,  ye  haughty  things, 
Or  he  shall  tread  you  down. 

3  Above  the  skies  he  reigns, 

And  with  amazing  blows, 
He  deals  unsufferable  pains 
On  his  rebellious  foes. 

4  Yet,   everlasting  God, 

We  love  to  speak  thy  praise  ; 
Thy  sceptre's  equal  to  thy  rod, 
The  sceptre  of  thy  grace. 

5  The  arms  of  mighty  love 

Defend  our  Zion  well  ; 
And  heavenly  mercy  walls   us  round 
From  Babylon  and  hell. 

6  Salvation  to  the  King 

Who  sits  enthron'd  above  : 
Thus  we  adore  the  God  of  might, 
And  bless  the  God  of  love. 


s. 


5^53    PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 

-9)      Psalm  66.  1st.  Part.    CM. 
^3  Cambridge,  Braintrec 

Power  und  goodness  of  God. 

1  CING,  all  ye  nations,  to  the  Lord, 
O     Sing  with  a  joyful  noise  ; 
With  melody  of  sound  record 

His  honours,  and  your  joys. 

2  Say  to  the  Power  that  shakes  the  sky, 

"  How  terrible  art  thou  ! 
"  Sinners  before  thy  presence  fly, 
"Or  at  thy  feet  they  bow." 

3  [Come,  see  the  wonders  of  our  God, 

How  glorious  are  his  ways  ! 

In  Moses'  hand  he  put  his  rod, 

And  clave  the  frighted  seas. 

4  He  made  the  ebbing  channel  dry, 

While  Israel  pass'd  the  flood  ; 
There  did  the  church  begin  their  joy 
And  triumph  in  their  God.] 
6  He  rules  by  his  resistless  might  ; 
Will  rebel  mortals  dare 
Provoke  th'  Eternal  to  the  fight, 
And  tempt  that  dreadful  war  ? 

6  O  bless  our  God,  and  never  cease  ; 

Ye  saints,  fulfil  his  praise ; 
He  keeps  our  life,  maintains  our  peace, 
And  guides  our  doubtful  ways. 

7  Lord,  thou  hastprov'd  our  suffering  souls. 

To  make  our  graces  shine  ; 
So  silver  bears  the  burning  coals, 
The  metal  to  refine. 

8  Through  watery  deeps  ami  fiery  ways 

We  march  at  thy  command  ; 
Led  to  possess  the  promis'd  place 

Rv   thine   nnprrino-   hand. 


r;u    to  possess  uie   pronus 
By  thine  unerring  hand. 


ra7       Psalm  89.  2d.  Part.  CM.       fc) 
°^S  Plymouth,   Dorset. 

Power  and  majesty  qfGcd. 
1  'VK7TTH  reverence  let  the  saints  ap 
V  V  pear, 

And  bow  before  the  Lord  • 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.       54 

His  high  commands  with  reverence  hear, 
And  tremble  at  his  word. 
2 How  terrible  thy  glories  be! 
How  bright  thine  armies  shine ! 
Where  is  the  power  that  vies  with  thee  ? 
Or  truth  compared  with  thine  ? 
3  The  northern  pole  and  southern  rest 
On  thy  supporting  hand  ; 
Darkness  and  day  from  east  to  west 
Move  round  at  thy  command. 
4Thv  words  the  raging  winds  control, 
And  Fule  the  boisterous  deep  ; 
Thou  mak'st  the  sleeping  billows  roll, 
The  rolling  billows  sleep, 

5  Heaven,  earth,  and  air,  and  sea  are  thine. 

And  the  dark  world  of  hell  : 
How  did  thine  arm  in  vengeance  shine, 
When  Egypt  durst  rebel ! 

6  Justice  and  judgment  are  thy  throne, 

Yet  wondrous  is  thy  .grace ; 
While  truth  and  mercy,  join'd  in  one, 
Invite  us  near  thy  face, 

-  ,  ?  Psalm  8.    S.  M.  55? 

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Sovereignty  of  Gody  and  man's  dominion 

over  the  creatures. 

1  f~\  LORD,  our  heavenly  King, 
VV    Thy  name  is  all  divine  ! 

Thy  glories  round  the  earth  are  spread, 
And  o'er  the  heavens  they  shine. 

2  When  to  thy  works  on  high 
I  raise  my  wond'ring  eyes, 

And  see  the  moon,  complete  in  light, 
Adorn  the  darksome  skies  : 

3  When  I  survey  the  stars, 
And  all  their  shining  forms, 

Lord^  what  is  man,  that  worthless  thing, 
Akin  to  dust  and  worms  . 

4  Lord,  what  is  worthless  man 
That  thou  shouldst  love  him  so ! 

H  S 


55         PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 

Next  to  thine  angels  is  he  plac'd, 
And  lord  of  all  below. 

5  Thine  honours  crown  his  head, 
While  beasts  like  slaves  obey, 

And  birds  that  cut  the  air  wkh  wings, 
And  fish  that  cleave  the  sea. 

6  How  rich  thy  bounties  are  ! 
And  wondrous  are  thy  ways  : 

Of  dust  and  wrorms  thy  power  can  frame 
A  monument  of  praise. 

7  [Out  of  the  mouths  of  babes 
And  sucklings  thou  canst  draw 

Surprising  honours  to  thy  name  ! 
And  strike  the  world  with  awe. 

8  O  Lord,    our  heavenly  King, 
Thy  name  is  all  divine  ; 

Thy  glories  round  the  earth  are  spread, 
And  o'er  the  heavens  they  shine.] 

rf,l      Psalm  68.  1st.  Part.  L.  M.      ]g 
*-><->  3  Nantwich,  Islington. 

Vengeance  and  compassion  of  God. 
1 T    ET  God  arise  in  all  his  might, 
-L-rf  And  put  the  troops  of  hell  to  flight, 
As  smoke,  that  sought  to  cloud  the  skies, 
Before  the  rising  tempest  flies. 

2  [He  comes,  array 'd  in  burning  flames; 
Justice  and  vengeance  are  his  names : 
Behold  his  fainting  foes  expire, 
Like  melting  wax  before  the  fire.] 

3  He  rides  and  thunders  through  the  sky; 
His  name,  Jehovah,  sounds  on  high  : 
Sing  to  his  name,  ye  sons  of  grace  ; 

Ye  saints,  rejoice  before  his  face. 

4  The  widow  and  the  fatherless 
Fly  to  his  aid  in  sharp  distress : 
In  him  the  poor  and  helpless  find 
A  judge  that's  just,  a  father  kind. 

5  He  breaks  the  captive's  heavy  chain, 
And  prisoners  see  the  light  again  ; 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.        56 

But  rebels,  that  dispute  his  will,  - 

Shall  dwell  in  chains  and  darkness  still. 

Pause. 

6  Kingdoms  and  thrones  to  Gcd  belong  ; 
Crown  him,  ye  nations,  in  your  song  : 
Kis  wondrous   names    and   powers  re-  • 

hearse ; 
His  honours  shall  enrich  your  verse. 

7  He  shakes  the' heavens  with  l.dud  alarms  f 
How  terrible  is  God  in  arms ! 

In  Israel  are  his  mercies  known, 
Israel  is  his  peculiar  throne. 

S  Proclaim  him  King,pronounce  him  blest; 
He's  your  defence,  your  joy,  your  rest  :- 
When  terrors  rise,  and  nations  faint, 
God  is  the  strength  of  every  saint. 


5Q\ 


Psalm  111.   1st.  Part.   C.  M.      g 
Arlington,  Dundee,  Rochester. 
Wudom  of  God  in  fm  works.    - 

1  QONGS  of  immortal  praise  belong 
O    To  my  Almighty  God  ; 

He  has  ray  heart,  and  he  my  tongue, 
To  spread  his  name  abroad. 

2  How  great  the  works   his   hand   hath 

How  glorious  in  our  sight !    [wrought ! 
Good  men  in  every  age  have  sought 

His  wonders  with  delight. 
S  How  most  exact  is  nature's  frame ! 

How  wise  th'  Eternal  Mind  ! 
His  counsels  never  change  the  scheme 

That  his  first  thoughts  design'd. 

4  When  he  redeem 'd  his  chosen  sons, 

He  flx'd  his  covenant  sure : 
The  orders  that  his  lips  pronounce 
To  endless  years  endure. 

5  Nature  and  time,  and  earth  and  skies, 

Thy  heavenly  skill  proclaim; 

What  shall  we  do  to  make  us  wise, 

But  learn  to  read  thy-  name  ? 


57,  58        CREATION  AND 

6  To  fear  thy  power,  to  trust  thy  gra  .•: 
Is  our  divinest  skill  ; 
And  he's  the  -wisest  of  our  race, 
That  best  obeys  thy    v,  ill. 

_»">     Psalm  139.   2d.  Part.  C.  M.       £ 

°  *  3  Braintree,  Barby. 

Wiftdom  of  God  in  th*  formation  of  man, 

1  "\  \  J  HEN  I  with  pleasing  wonder  stand, 

V\      And   all   my  frame  survey, 
Lord,   'tis  thy  work:    I  own   thy  hand 
Thus  built  my   humble   clay. 

2  Thy  hand  my  heart  and  reins  possessM, 

Where  unborn  nature  grew  ; 

Thy  wisdom  all  my  features  track], 

And  all  my   members  drew. 

3  Thine  eye  with  nicest  care  survey'd 

The  growth   of  every  part, 
Till  the  whole  scheme  thy  thoughts  had  laid 
Was  copy'd  by   thine  art. 

4  Heaven,  earth  and  sea,  and  fire  and  wind 

Show  me  thy  wondrous  skill  ; 
But  I  review   myself,  and  find 
Diviner  wonders  still. 

5  Thine  awful  glories  round  me  shine, 

My  flesh  proclaims  thy  praise ; 
Lord,  to  thy  works  of  nature  join 
Thy  miracles  of  grace. 


CREATION    AND    PROVIDENCE. 

ro  l         Hymn  147.  B.  2.    C.  M.         ^c 
5o  J  Rochester,  St.  Ann's.  _  ^ 

Creation  of  the  world.  Gen.  i. 
1 "  V[OW  let  a  spacious  world  arise," 
l^i    Said  the  Creator,  Lord  : 
At  once  the  obedient  earth  and  skies 
Rose  at  his  sovereign  word. 


PROVIDENCE.  $8 

[Dark  was  the  deep  ;  the  waters  lay 
Confus'd,  and  drown'd  the  land  ; 

He  call'dthe  light — the  new-bom  day- 
Attends  on  his  command. 

3  He  bade  the  clouds  ascend  on  high  ; 
The   clouds  ascend,  and  bear 

A  watery  treasure  to  the  sky, 
And  float  on  softer  air. 

4  The  liquid  element  below 

Was  gather'd  by  his  hand ; 
The  rolling  seas  together  flow, 
And  leave  the  solid  land. 

5  With  herbs  and  plants  (a  flowery  birth) 

The  naked  globe  he  crown'd, 
Ere  there  was  rain  to  bless  the  earth, 
Or  sun  to  warm  the  ground. 

6  Then  he  adorn'd  the  upper  skies : 

Behold  !  the  sun  appears  ; 
The  moon  and  stars  in  order  rise, 
To  mark  out  months  and  years. 

7  Out  of  the  deep  th'  Almighty  King 

Did  vital  beings  frame  ; 
The  painted  fowls  of  every  wing, 
And  fish  of  every  name.] 

8  He  gave  the  lion  and  the  worm 

At  once  their  wondrous  birth  ; 
And  grazing  beasts,  of  various  form, 
Rose  from  the  teeming  earth. 

9  Adam  was  form'd  of  equal  clay, 

Though  sovereign  of  the  rest, 
Design'd  fox  nobler  ends  than  they, 
With  God's  own  image  blest. 

10  Thus  glorious  in  the  Maker's  eye. 

The  young  creation  stood  ; 
He  saw  the  building  from  on  high, 
His  word  pronounc'd  it  good. 

11  Lord,  while  the  frame  of  nature  stands, 

Thy  prsdse  shall  fill  my  tongue ; 
But  the  new  world  of  grace  demands 
A  more  efltfted  song. 


59  CREATION  AND 

-q  I       Psalm  139.   2d.  Part.   L.  Vi 
^  $  Armly,  Limehouse. 

77/i"  nvo  nderful  formation  of  man. 
-J'T^WAS   from  thy  hand,  my  (. 

X  came, 

A  work  of  such  a  curious  frame  ; 
In  me  thy  fearful  wonders  shine, 
And  each  proclaims  thy  skill  divine, 

2  Thine  eyes  did  all  my  limbs  survey, 
Which  yet  in  dark  confusion  lay  ; 
Thou  saw'st  the  daily  growth  they  tcck. 
Form'd  by  the  model"  of  thy  book". 

3  By  thee  my  growing  parts  were  nam'd. 
And  what  thy  sovereign  counsels  fram'd 

(The  breathing  lungs,  ihe  beating  heart) 
Were  copy'ci  with  unerring  art. 

4  At    last,   to    shew   my   Maker's  name, 
God  stamp'd  his  image  on  my  frame, 
And  in  some  unknown  moment  join'd 
The  finish'd  members  to   the  mind. 

5  There  the  young  seeds  of  thought  I 
And   all   the    passions  of  the  man  : 
Great   God,  our  infant  nature  pays 
Immortal  tribute  to  thy  praise. 

Pause. 

6  Lord,   since  in  my  advancing  age 
I've  acted  on  life's   busy  stage. 

Thy  thoughts  of  love  to  me  surmount 
The  power  of  numbers  to  recount. 

7 1  could  survey  the  ocean  o'er, 
And  count  each  sand  that  makes  the  shore 
Before  my  swiftest  thoughts  could  trace 
The  numerous  wonders  of  thy  grace... 

8  These  en  my  heart  are  still  impress'd, 
With   these  I  give  mine  eyes  to  rest ; 
And  at   my  waking  hour  I  find 
God  and  his  love  possess  my  mind. 


PROVIDENCE,  60,  61 

,n)       Psalm  33.  1st.  Part.  C.  M.     g 
)U  £  Wareham,  Devizes. 

Works  of  creation  and  providence, 

REJOICE,  ye  righteous,  in  the  Lord, 
This   work  belongs  to  you : 
Sing  of  his  name,  his  ways,  his  words 
How  holy,  just,   and  true  ! 

I  His  mercy  and  his  righteousness 
Let  heaven  and  earth  proclaim  ; 
His  works  of  nature  and  of  grace 
Reveal  his  wondrous  name. 

3  His  wisdom  and  almighty  word 
The  heavenly  arches   spread: 
And  by  the  Spirit  of  the  Lord 
Their  shining  hosts  were  made. 

£  He  bade  the  liquid  waters  flow 
To  their  appointed  deep  ; 
The  flowing  seas  their  limits  know, 
And  their  own  station  keep. 

5  Ye  tenants  of  the  spacious  earth, 

With  fear  before  him  stand  : 
He  spake,  and  nature   took  its  birth, 
And  rests  on  his   command. 

6  He  scorns  the  angry  nations'  rage, 
And  breaks  their  vain  designs: 

His  counsel  stands  through  every  age, 
And  in  full  glory   shines. 

^  .  >  Psalm  33.    P.  M.  ^ 

blS  St.  HeUen's,  Psalm  46.  ** 

Works  of  creation  and  providence. 

1  \7"E    holy  souls,   in  God  rejoice, 

■*-    YourMaker's  praise  becomes  your  voice; 
Great  is  your  theme,  your  songs  be  new  : 
Sing  of  his  name,  his  %vord,  his  ways, 
His  works  of  nature,  and  of  grace, 
How  wise  and  holy,  just  and  true ! 

2  Justice  and  truth  he  ever  loves, 

And  the  whole  earth  his  goodness  proves; 
His  word  the  heavenly     arches  spread. 


62  CREATION  AND 

How  wide  they  shine  from  north  to  south! 
And  by  the  sprit  of  his  month 

Were  all  the  starry   armies  made. 
3  He  gathers  the  wide  flowing  seas, 
(Those  watery  treasures   know  their  place) 

In  the  vast  store-house  of  the  deep  ; 
He   spake,  and  gave  all  nature  birth, 
And  tires  and  seas,  ai;d  heaven  and  earth 

His  everlasting  orders  keep. 
4  Let  mortals  tremble,  and  adore 
A  God  of  such  resistless  power, 

Nor  dare  indulge  their  feeble   rage  : 
Vain  arc  their  thoughts  and  weak  their  hands, 
But  his  eternal  counsel  stands, 

And  rules  the  world  from  age  to  age. 

ao  I  Psalm  104.    L.  M.  3? 

*>*  J  Gloucester,  Bath. 

The  glory  of  God  in  creation  and  provi- 
dence. 
lA/ffY  scul,  thy    great   Creator  praise : 
iVJL     When  cloth 'd  in  his  celestial  rays, 
He  in   full  majesty  appears, 
And,  like  a  robe,  his  glory  wears. 
[Note.     This  psalm  may  be  sung  to  a  dif- 
ferent metre,    by  adding   the  following    two 
lines  to  every  stanza,  viz. 
Great  is  the  Lord;  what  tongue  can  frame 
An  equal  honour  to  his  name.] 

2  The  heavens  are  for  his  curtain  spread  ; 
Th'  unfathem'd  deep  he  makes  his  bed  : 
Clouds  are  his  chariot,  when  he  flies 
On  winged  storms  across  the  skies. 

3  Angels,  whom  his  own  breath  inspires. 
His  ministers,  are  flaming  fires  ; 

And  swift  as  thought  their  armies  move 
To  bear  his  vengeance  or  his  love. 

4  The  world's  foundations  by  his  hand 
Are  pois'd,  and  shall  forever   stand  ; 
He  binds  the  ocean  in  his  chain, 
Lest  it  should  drown  the  earth  again. 


PROVIDENCE..  m 

5  When  earth  was  cover'd  with  the  flood, 
WUich  high  above  the  mountains  stood, 
He  thunder'd,   and  the   ocean  fled, 
Confin'd  to  its  appointed  bed. 

6  The  swelling  billows  know  their  bounds, 
And  in  their  coannels  walk  their  rounds; 
Yet  thence  convey'd  by  secret  veins* 
They    spring  on  hills,  and  drench  the 

plains. 

7  He  bids  the  crystal  fountains  flow, 
And  cheer  the  valleys  as  they  go; 
Tame  heifers  there  tn*eir  thirst  allay, 
And  for  the  stream  wild  asses  bray. 

8  From  pleasant  trees,  which  shade  the 

brink, 
The  lark  and  linnet  light  to  drink  ; 
Their  songs  the  lark  and  linnet  raise. 
And  chide  our  silence  in  his  praise. 
Pause  I. 

9  God,  from  his  cloudy  cistern,  pours 
On  the  parch'd  earth  enriching  showers  ; 
The  grove,  the  garden,  and  the  field, 
A  thousand  joyful  blessings  yield. 

10  He  makes  the  grassy  food  arise, 
And  gives  the  cattle  large  supplies; 
With  herbs  for  man,  of  various  power, 
To  nourish  nature,  or  to  cure. 

ll What  noble  fruit  the  vines  produce! 
The  olive  yields  a  shining  juice ; 
Our  hearts  are  cheer'd  with  generous 

wine, 
With  inward  joy  our  faces  shine. 

i2  O  bless  his  name,  ye  nations,  fed 
With  nature's  chief  supporter,  bread : 
While  bread  your  vital  strength  imparts., 
Serve  him  with  vigour  in  your  heart? 
Pause  IT. 

13  Behold  the  stately  cedar  stands, 
Rais'd  in  the  forest  by  his  hands  ; 
Birds  to  the  boughs  for  shelter  fly, 
And  build  their  nests  secure  on  higrY 


62  CREATION    AND 

14  To  craggy  hills   ascends  the  goat  ; 
And.  at  the  aiiy  mountain's  foot 
The  feebler  creatures  make  their  cell ; 
He  gives  them  wisdom  where  to  dwell. 

15He  sets  the  sun  his   circling  race, 
Appoints  the  moon  to  change  her  face ; 
And  when  thick  darkness  veils  the  da)-, 
Calls  out  wild  beasts  to  hunt  their  prey. 

16  Fierce  Irons  lead  their  youn.j  abroad, 
And  roaring,  ask  their  meat  trom  God  ; 
But  when  the  morning  beams  arise, 
The  savage  beast  to   covert  flies. 

17  Then  man  to  daily  labour  goes ; 
The  night  was  made  for  his  repose: 
Sleep  is  thy  gift,  that  sweet  relief 
From  tiresome  toil  and  wasting  grief. 

18  How  strange  thv  works  !  how  great  thy 

skill ! 
And  every  land  thy  riches  fill : 
TIiv  wisdom  round  the  world  we  see, 
This  spacious  earth  is  full  of  thae. 

19  Nor  less  thy  glories  in  the  deep, 
Where  fish  in  millions  swim  and  creep, 
With  wondrous  motions,  swift  or  slow, 
Still  wandering  in  the  paths  below. 

20  There  ships  divide  their  wateiy  way, 
And  flock's  of  scaly  monsters  play; 
There  dwells  the  huge  Leviathan, 
And  foams  and  sports  in  spite  of  man. 

Pause    III. 

21  Vast  are  thy  works,  Almighty  Lord, 
All  nature  rests  upon  thy  word, 
And  the  whole  race  of  creatures  stand, 
Waiting  their  portion  from  thy  hand. 

22  While  each  receives  his  different  food, 
His  cheerful  looks  pronounce  it  good ; 
Eagles  and  bears,  and  whales  and  worms, 
Rejoice  and  praise  in  different  forms. 

23  But  when  thy  face  is  hid,  they  mourny 
And,. dying,  to  their  dust    return; 


PROVIDENCE,  m 

'  Both  man  and  beast  their  souls  resign^ 
Life,  breath   and  spirit,  all  are  thine. 

M  Yet  thou  canst  breathe  on  dust  again; 
And  fill  the  world  with  beasts  and  men  5 
A  word  of  thy  creating  breath 
Repairs  the  wastes  of  time  and  death; 

2-5  His  works,  the  wonders  of  his  might, 
Are  honoured  with  his  own  delight : 
How  awful  are  his  glorious  ways ! 
The  Lord  is  dreadful  in  his  praise; 

3(Tf  he  earth  stands  trembling  at  thy  stroll. 
And  at  thy  touch  the  mountains  smoke  ; 
Yet  humble  souls  may  see  thy  facfey 
And  tell  tlieir  wants  to  sovereign  grace* 

2fln  thee  my  hopes  and  wishes  meet* 
And  make  mv  meditations  sweet ; 
Thy  praises  shall  my  breath  employ, 
Till  it  expire  in  endless  joy. 

28  While  haughty  sinners  die  accurst.;. 
Their  glory  buiy'd  with  their  dust* 
I,  to  my  Cod,  mv  heavenly  Kingk 
Immortal  hallelujahs  sing." 

gy^  I  Psalm  121.    L.  M.  ^ 

*w  S  Truro,  Nantwich,  ** 

Divine  firotectirm, 
IT  IP  to  the  hills  I  lift  mine  e}^es, 

vJ   To.'  eternal  hills  beyond  the  skies; 

Thence  all   her  help  my  soul  derives; 

There  my  Almighty  Refuge  lives. 

2  He  lives;  the  everlasting  God, 

That  built  the  world,   that  spread  the 

flood, 
The  heavens  with  all  their  hosts  he  made, 
And  the  dark  regions  of  the  dead. 

3  He  guides  our  feet,  he  guards  our  way ; 
His  morning  smiles  bless  all  the  day^ 
He  spreads  the  evening  vale,  and  keeps 
The*  silent  hours  while  Israel  steep.i 

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64  CREATION  AND 

4  Israel,   a  name  divinely  blest, 
May  rise  secure,  securely   rest ; 
Thy  holy  guardian's  wakeful  eyes 

Admit  no  slumber  nor   surprise. 

£No  sun  shall  Smite  thy  head  by  <i  .y\ 

Nor  the  pale  moon  with  sickly   ray' 
Shall  blast  thy  couch;    no  baleful  stall 
Dart  his  malignant   lire   so  far. 

6  Should  earth  and  hell  with  malice  burn, 
Still  thou  shalt  go,  and  still  return 
Safe  in  the  Lord;    his  heavenly  (are 
Defends   thy   life  from   every   snare. 

7  On  thee  foul  spirits  have  no  power  ; 
And  in  thy  last  departing  hour, 
Angels,  that  trace  the  airy  road, 
Shall  bear  thee  homeward  to  thy  God. 


64  \ 


Psalm  121.    CM. 
Dundee,   Welkin. 


Prcntrvation  by  day  and  night. 
1HPO  heaven  I  lift  my  waiting  eyes, 
I-      There  all  my   hopes  are  laid  ; 
The  Lord,  that  built  the  earth  and  skies, 
Is  my  perpetual  aid. 

%  Their  feet  shall  never  slide  nor  fall, 
\\ 'horn  he  designs  to  keep : 
His  ear  attends  the  softest  call ; 
His  eyes  can  never  sleep. 

o  He  will  sustain  our  weakest  powers 
With   his  almighty   arm, 
And  watch  our  most  unguarded  hours 
Against  surprising  harm. 

4  Israel,  rejoice,  and  rest  secure, 

Thy   keeper  is  the  Lord  ; 
His  wakeful  eyes  employ  his  power 
For  thine  eternal  guard. 

5  Nor  scorching  sun,  nor  sickly  moon 

Shall  have  his  lea^e  to  smite ; 
He  shields  thy  head  from  burning  noon. 
From  Wasting  damps  at  night.. 


PROVIDENCE.  Q* 

£  He  guards  thy  sou),  he  keeps  thy  breathy 
Where  thickest  dangers  come; 
Go  and  return,  secure  from  death, 
Till  God  commands  thee  home. 

")  Psalm  121.  H.  M.  g 

k«5  3  Betiiesda,  Portsmouth. 

God  w  fircserveri 

I T  TPWARD  I  lift  mine  eyes, 
vJ  From  God  is  all  my  aid; 
The  God  that  built  the  sides, 
And    earth  and  nature  made  * 

God  is  the  tower 

To  which  I  fly; 

His  grace  is  nigh 

In  every  hour. 

2  My  feet  shall  never  slide, 
Nor  fall  in  fatal  snares, 
Since  God,  my  guard  and  guide,, 
Defends  me  from  my  fears. 

Those  wakeful  eyes, 

Which  never  sleep, 

Shall  Israel  keep, 

When  dangers  rise. 

oNo  burning  heats  by  day, 
Nor  blasts  of  evening  air, 
Shall  take  my  health  away, 
If  God  be  with  me  there  r 

Thou  art  my  sun, 

v*nd  thou  my  shade, 

To  guard  my  head 

By  night  or  noon, 

4  Hast  thou  not  given  thy  word; 
To  save  my  soul  from  death  ? 
And  I  can  trust  my  Lord 
To  keep  my  mortal  breath: 

I'll  go  and  come, 

Nor  fear  to  die, 

Till  from  on  high 

Thou  call  me  home. 


66,  67       CREATION  AND 

ra>       Hymn  19.    B.  2.    CM.  w 

°°S  Abridge,  London. 

Our  bodies  frail*  and  Gcd  cur  ftrenervcr, 

1  T    ET  others  boast  g  they  be, 
-A— '  Nor  death  nor                   ar  ; 

13ut  well  confess,  O  Lord,  to  thee, 
What  feeble  things  v.c  are. 

t  Fresh  as  the   grass  our  I  todies  stand, 
And  flourish  bright  and  gaj  ; 
A  blunting   wind  sweeps  o'er  the  hind; 
And  fades  the  grass  away. 

3  Our  life  contains  a  thousand  springs, 

And  flies,  if  one  be  gone  ; 
Strange!  that  a  harp  of  thousand  strings 
Should  keep  in  tune  so  long. 

4  But  'tis  cur  God  supports  our  frame, 

The  God  avIio  built  us  first ; 
Salvation  to  th'  Almighty    Name 
That  rear'd  us  from  the  dust. 

5  [He  spake — and  straight  our  hearts  and 

brains 
In  all  their  motions  rose  ;        [veins," 
*  Let  blood,"  said  he,  "  flow  round  the 
And  round  the  veins  it  flows. 
6\Yhiie  we  have  breath,or  use  our  tongues, 
_  Our  Maker  we'd  adore  ; 
His  Spirit  moves  our  heaving  lungs, 
Or  they  would  breathe  no  more.] 

^7  Hymn  83.  B.i.  C,M.         h 

D '  i  Durham,  Windsor. 

jifiliciions  and   death    under  providence. 

Job  v.  6— 8. 
1 TVJOT  from  the  dust  affliction  grows^ 
X\    Nor  troubles  rise  by  chance; 
Yet  we  are  born  to  cares  and  woes; 
A  sad  inheritance ! 

2  As  sparks  break  out  from  burning  coals, 

And  still   arc  upwards  borne; 
So  grief  is  rcoted  in  our  souls, 
And  man  grows  up  to  mourn*, 


I 
PROVIDENCE.  68,69 

>  Yet  with  my  God  I  leave  my  cause, 

And  trust  his  promised  grace : 
He  rules  me  by  his  well-known  laws 
Of  love  and  rignteousness, 
4  Not  ail  the  pains  that  e'er  I  bore 
Shall  spoil  my  future  peace  ; 
For  death  and  hell  can  do  no  more 
Than  what  my  Father  please. 

^o?         Hymn  13.    B.  2.   L.  M.  -  ^ 

«o  £  Nantwich,  Truro. 

T-he  creation,  unci  dissolution  of  the  world, 

1  Q ING  to  the  Lord  who  built  the  skies, 
*3    The  Lord  w:.io  rear'd  this  stately 

frame ; 
Let  all  tiie  nations  sound  'his  praise, 
And  lands  unknown  repeat  his  name. 

2  JEe  form'd  the  seas,  and  ibrm'dthe  hills, 
Made  every  drop    and  every  dust ; 
Nature  and  time  with  all  their  wheels, 
And  push'd  them  into  motion  first. 

3  Now,   from  his  high  imperial  throne, 
-He   looks  far  down  upon  the  spheres ; 
tie  bids  the  shining  orbs  roll  on, 
And  round  he  turns   the  hasty  years. 

4  Thus  shall  this  moving  engine  last, 
Till  all  his  saints  are  gather'd  in: 
Then  for  the  trumpet's  dreadful  blast, 
To  shake  it  all  to  dust   again. 

5  Yet  when  the  sound  shall  tear  the  skies, 
And  lightning  burn  the  globe  below, 
Saints,  you  may  lift  your  joyful  eyes. 
There's  a  new  heaven  and  earth  for  you. 

rQ7     Psalm  107.  4th.  Part.  L.  M.     ^ 

*>*■$  Nantwich,   Blendon.  * 

The  seaman's  .-song. 

1\,\70ULD  you  behold  the  works  of 
yV  God, 

His  wonders  in  the  world  abroad, 
Go  with  the  mariners,  and  trace 
The  unknown  regions  of  the  seas. 

2  They  leave  their  native  shores  behind 
4-nd  seize  the  favour  of  the  wind, 


TO  CREATION  AND 

Till  God  command,  and  tempests  rise, 
That  heave  the  ocean  to  the  skies. 
3 New  to  the  heavens  they  mount  amain ; 
Now  sink    to  dreadful  deeps  again; 
\\  hat  strange  afiright )  oung  sailors  it  el, 
And  like  a  staggering  drunkard  reel! 

4  When  land  is  far,  and  death  is  nigh, 
Lost  to  all  hope,  to  God  they  cry  : 
Bis  mercy  hears  their  loud  address, 
And  sends  salvation  in  distress. 

5 He  bids  the  winds  their  wrath  assuage; 
The  furious  waves  forget  their  rage  : 
'Tis  calm  ;  and  sailors  smile  to  see 
The  haven  where  they  wish'd  to  be. 

6()  may  the  sons  of  men  record 
The  wondrous  goodness  of  the  Lord ! 
Let  them  their  private  offerings  bring, 
And  in  the  church  his  glory  sing. 

Hnl  Psalm  107.    CM,  g 

'^5   Cambridge, Rochester, Abridge. 
Th'-  7t:a  -  trier's  psalm, 

lH'HY  works  of  glory,  mighty  Lord, 
-*-    Thy  wonders  in  the  deeps, 
The  sons  of  courage  shall  record, 
Who  trade  in  floating  ships. 
2  At  thy  command  the  winds  arise, 
And  swell  the  towering  waves; 
The  men,  astonish'd,  mount  the  skies, 
And  sink  in  gaping  graves. 

5  [Again  they  climb  the  watery  hills, 

And  plunge  in  deeps  again  : 
Each  like  a  tottering  drunkard  reels, 

And  finds  his  courage  vain. 
4  Frighted  to  hear  the  tempests  roar, 

T"hey  pant  with  fluttering  breath; 
And,  hopeless  of  a  distant  shore, 

Expect  immediate  death.] 
.5  Then  to  the  Lord  they  raise  their  cries ; 

He  hears  their  leud  request, 
And  orders  silence  through  the  skies, 

And  lays  the  floods  to  rest. 


PROVIDENCE.  71, 72 

6  Sailors  rejoice  to  lose  their  fears, 

And  see  the  storm  allay'd: 
Now  to  their  eyes  the  port  appears ; 
There  let  their  vows  be  paid. 

7  'Tis  God  that  brings  them  safe  to  land ; 

Let  stupid  mortals  know 
That  waves  are  under  his  command, 
And  all  the  winds  that  blow. 

S  O  that  the  sons  of  men  would  praise 
The  goodness  of  the  Lord ! 
And  those  that  see  thy  wondrous  ways, 
Thy  wondrous  love  record. 

7  .  )      Hymn  109.  B.  2.  L.  M.  ^ 

'  *  5         Kingsbriclge,  Putney. 

The  ckitkncsH  of  providence. 

1  T    ORD,  we  adore  thy  vast  designs, 
•*— '  Th'  obscure  abyss  of  providence ! 
Too  deep  to  sound  with  mortal  lines, 
Too  dark  to  view  with  feeble  sense. 

2  Now  thou  array'st  thine  awful  face 
In  angry  frowns,  without  a  smile:   ' 
We  through  the  cloud  believe  thy  grace, 
Secure  of  thy  compassion  still. 

3  Through  seas  and  storms  of  deej)  distress 
We  sail  by  faith,  and  not  by  sight  • 
Faith  guides  us  in  the  wilderness, 
Through  all  the  terrors  of  the  night. 

4  Bear  Father,   if  thy  lifted  rod 
Resolve  to  scourge  us  here  below  ; 
Still  let  us  lean  upon  our  God, 
Thine  arm  shall  bear  us  safely  through. 


72} 


Psalm  73.    S.  M.  ^ 

Sutton,  Hopkins. 
2 'he  mystery  of  Hroviaence  uv folded. 

1  CURE  there's  a  righteous  "God, 
O  Nor  is  religion  vain ; 

Though  men  of  vice  may  boast  aloud, 
And  men  of  grace  complain. 

2  I  saw  the  wicked  rise, 
And  felt  my  heart  repine, 


7;  CREATION  AND 

While  haughty  fools,  with  BQomfu) 
In  robes  01  honour  shine. 

3  [PamperM  with  wanton  «■ 
I'heir  tlesh  looks  full  and  fair; 

Their  wealth  rolls  in  like  flowing  9eaa 
And  grows  without  their  cure. 

4  Free  from  the  plagues  and  pains 
That  pious  scuis  endure, 

Thivugh  all  their  lue  oppression  reigns, 
And  racks  the  humble  poor. 

5  Their  impious  tongues  blaspheme 

The  everlasting  Ixod: 
Their  main  e  bi«.sis  the  good  man's  name, 
And  spreads   their  lies  abroad. 

6  But  1,  with  Bowing  tears, 
Indulg'd  my  doubts  to  rise ; 

"Is  there  a  God  that  sees  or  hears 
"The  things  below  the  skies?"] 

7  The  tumults  of  my  thought 
Held  me  in  hard  suspense, 

Till  to  thy  house  my  feet  were  brought, 
To  learn  thy  justice  thence. 

8  Thy  word  with  light  and  power 
Did  my  D.istakes  amend; 

I  view'd  the  sinners'  life  before, 
But  here  I  learnt  their  end. 

9  On   what  a  slippery  steep 
The  thoughtless  wretches  go: 

A.ud  O,  that  dreadful  fiery  deep, 
That   waits  their  fall  below  ! 

10  Lord,  at  thy  feet   1  bow, 

Mv  thoughts  no  more  repine ; 

I  call  my  (Uod  my  portion  now, 

And  all  my  powers,  are  thine. 

7q^     Pslam73.    1st.  Part.     CM.     fc 
*°b  London,  Dundee. 

yljfhctcd  saint  a  /la/ifty,  ami  firosficrou*  sin- 
ner* curs.  d. 
1  TSJ  *~^   *'m  convmc,d  the  Lord  is  kind 
-i-M    To  men  of  heart  sincere, 
Yet  once  my  foolish  thoughts  repin'd. 
And  bord'er'd   on  despair. 


PROVIDENCE.  73 

-2  I  grk-v'd  to  see  the  wicked  thrive, 
And  spoke  with  angry  breath, 
''•  How  pleasant  and  profane  they  live ! 
"  How  peaceful  is  their   death ! 

3  "Wi^h  well-fed  flesh  and  haughty  eyes 
"  They  lay  their  fears  to   sleep ; 
4<  Against  the  heavens  their -slanders  rise, 
"  Vv'hile  saints  in  silence  weep. 

4 "In  vain  I  lift  my  hands   to  pray, 

41  And  cleanse  my  heart  in  vain, 

"  For  I  am  chasten'd  all  the  day, 

"  The   night   renews  my  par:/' 

5  Yet  while  my  tongue  indulg'd  complaints, 

1  felt  my  heart  reprove  ; 
*'  Sure  I  shall  tlius   offend  thy   saints, 
*'  And  grie\  e  the  men  I  love." 

6  But  still  I  found  my  doubts  too  hard, 

The  conflict  too  severe, 
Till  I  retir'd  to  search  thy  wordx 
And  learn  thy  secrets  there. 

7  There,  as  in  some  prophetic  glass, 

I  saw  the  sinner's  feet 
High  mounted  on  a  slippery  place;, 
Beside  a  fiery  pit. 

SI  heard  the  wretch  profanely  boast, 
Till  at  thy  frown  he   fell; 
His  honours  in  a   dream  were  lost, 
And  he  awoke  in  hell. 

9 Lord,  what  an  envious  fool  I  was! 
How  like  a  thoughtless  beast! 
Thus  to   suspect  thy  promis'd  grace, 
And  think  the  wicked  blest! 

10  Yet  I  was  kept  from  full  despair, 
Upheld  by  power  unknown ; 
That  blessed  hand  that  broke  the  snare 
Shall  guide   me  to  thy  throne, 


74  CREATION  AND 

^     )       Psalm  9.    2d.  Part.    CM. 
'  *  \  Canterbury,  Plymouth, 

Thevvi  dom  and  equity  ojfirovideifce, 

1  "IX  TIEN  the    great  Judge,  supreme 

\  V  and  just, 

S.iall  once   enquire   for  blood, 
The  humble  souls,  who  moarn  in  dust_ 
hJhuii  find  a  faithful  God. 

2  lie  from  the   dreadful  gates  of  death 

Doth   his   own   children  raise; 
In  Zion's  gates,  with  cheerful  breath, 
They  sing  their  Father's  praise. 

5  His  foes  shall  fall,  with  heedless  feet, 
Info  the  pit  they  made ; 
And  sinners   perish  in   the  net 

Winch  their  own  hands  have  spread. 

4 Thus  by   thy  judgments,  mighty  God, 

Are  thy   deep  counsels  known: 
Wlien  men   of  mischief  are  destroy 'd, 
The  snare   must  be  their  own. 

Pause. 

5  The  wicked  shall  sink   down  to  hell ; 

Thy  wrath  devour  the  lands 
That  dare   forget   thee,  or   rebel 
Against  thy  known  commands. 

6  Tho'  saints  to  sore  distress  are  brought, 

And  wait   and  long    complain, 

Their  cries  shall  never   be  forgot, 

Nor   shall  their  hopes  be  vain. 

7  [Rise,  great  Redeemer,  from  thy  seat, 

To  judge   and   save   the  poor ; 
Let  nations  tremble  at  thy  feet, 
And  man  prevail  no  more. 

8  Thy  thunder   shall  affright  the  proud, 

And   put  their  hearts  to  pain, 
Jvlake  them   confess  that  thou  art  God, 
And  they  but  feeble  raen.l 


FROVIDENCE.  75,76 

**•  e*t  Psalm  36.   L.  M.  57 

i5S    Old  Hundred,  Eaton,  Blendon. 
The  fie -ft c dona  and  firovidence  of  God  ; 

or,  general  providence  and  sfiecialg^ace. 
lTTIGH  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God! 

XjL  Thy  goodness  in  full  glory  shines ; 

Thy  truth  shall  break  thro'  every  cloud 

That  veils  and  darkens  thy  designs. 

2  Forever  firm   thy  justice  stands, 

As  mountains  their  foundations  keep ; 
Wise  are  the  wonders  of  thy  hands; 
Thy  judgments  are  a  mighty   deep. 

3  Thy  providence  is  kind  and  large ; 
Both  man  and  beast  thy  bounty  share  ; 
The  whole  creation  is  thy  charge, 
But  saints  are  thy  peculiar  care. 

4Mv  God!    how  excellent  thy  grace, 
Whence  all  our  hope  andcomforc  springs,- 
The  sons  of  Adam  in   distress 
Fly  to  the   shadow  of  thy   wings. 

5  From   the  provisions  of  thy  house 
We   shall  be  fed   with  sweet   repast ; 
There  mercy  like  a  river  flows, 
And  brings  'salvation  to  our  taste. 

6  Life,  like   a  fountain,  rich  and  free, 
Springs  from  the  presence  of  the  Lord ; 
And  in  thy  light  our  souls  shall  see- 
The   glories  promis'd  in  thy  word. 

-p?     Psalm  U7.   1st.  Part.  L.  M.      ^ 
'  ^  >  Dunstan,  Newcourt. 

Creation^  firovidence    and  grace. 

1  "p^AISE  ye  the  Lord;  'tis  good  to  raise 
A  Our  hearts  and  voices  in  his  praise : 
His   nature  and  his  works  invite 

To  make  this  duty  our   delight. 

2  The  Lord  builds  up  Jerusalem, 
And  gathers  nations   to  his  name  ;■ 
His  mercy  melts  the   stubborn  soul, 
And-  makes  the  broken  spirit  whole. 


77  CREATION  AND 

3Hc  form'd  the  stars,those  heavenly  flames* 
He  counts   their    numbers,   calls    thetf 

names ; 
His  wisdom's  vast,  and  knows  no  bound, 
A  deep,   where   ull   our    thoughts  arc 

drown'd. 

4  Great  is  our  Lord,  and  great  his  mighty 
And   all  his   glories  hi  finite  : 
He  crowns  the  meek,  rewards  the  just. 
And  treads  the  wicked  to  the  dust. 
.  Pause. 

5Sing  to  the  Lord,   exalt  him  high, 
Who  spreads  his  clouds' around  the  sky*; 
There  he  prepares  the  fruitful   rain, 
Nor  lets  the  drops  descend  in  vain. 

6  He  makes  the  grass  the  hills   adorn, 
And  clothes  the  smiling  fields  with  corn: 
The  beasts  with  food  his  hands  supply, 
And  the  young  ravens  when  they  cry, 

7 What  is  the  creature's  skin  or  force? 
The  sprightly  man,  the  warlike  horse. 
The  nimble  wit,  the  active  limb  ? 
All  are  too  mean  delights  for  him. 

8  Rut  saints  are  lovely   in   his  sight." 
He  views  his  children  with  delight: 
He  sees  their  hope,  he  knows  their  fear, 
And  looks  and  loves  his  image   there. 

,__  )  Psalm  136".    L*M.  « 

i*\      Southampton,  Eaton,  Wells. 
Creation,  firovklcrice..  unci  grace. 

1  f^  IVE  to  our  God  immortal  praise ! 
VJ  Mercy  and  truth  are  all  his  ways; 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

2  Give  to  the  Lord  of  lords  renown, 
The  King  of  kings  with  glory  crown ; 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 
When  lords  and  kings  are  known  no  more. 

3  He  built  the  earth,  he  spread  the  sky, 
And  fix'd  the  starry  lights  on  high : 


providence.  ra 

Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song. 

4  He  fills  t*ie  sun  with  morning  light, 
He  bids  the  m  >on  direct  the  nignt : 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 
When  suns  and  moons  shall  shine  no- 
more. 

5.  The  Jews  he  freed  from  Pharaoh's  hand, 
And  brought  them  to  the  promis'd  land : 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your   song. 

6  He  saw  the  Gentiles  dead^  in  sin* 
And  felt  his  pity   work  within : 
His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 
When  death  and  sin  shall  reign  no  more. 

7  He  sent  his    Son  with  power  to  save 
From  guilt,  and  darkness,  and  the  grave; 
Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 
Repeat  his  mercies  m  your  song. 

8.  Thro'  this  vain  world  he  guides  our  feet, 
And  leads  us  to  his  heavenly   seat; 
His  mercies  ever  shall   endure, 
When  this  vain  world  shall  be  no  more. 

„07  Psalm  136.    CM.  w 

*  *  S  Braintree,  Irish.  * 

God's  wonders  of cr ea  ion,  /irovidenc,  re- 
demption of  Israel^  and  salvation  of  his 
fi-.ofile. 
1  f^  IVE  thanks  to  God,  the  sovereign 
VJ  Lord, 

Bis  mercies  still  endure  ;: 
And  be  the  King  of  kings  adored, 
His  truth  is  ever  sure. 
2 What  wonders  hath  his  wisdom  done; 
How  mighty  is  his  hand! 
Heaven,  earth  and  sea  he  framed  alone  : 
How  wide  is  his  command! 
3 The  sun  supplies  the  day  with  light": 
How  bright  his  counsels  shine  ! 
The  moon  and  stars  adorn  the  night !' 
His  works  are  all  divine.. 


79  CREATION  AND 

[He  struck  the   sons  of  Egypt  dead  j 
How  dreadful  is  his  rod! 
And   thence  with  joy  his  people  led: 
How   gracious   is  our   God ! 

5  He  cleft  the  swelling  sea  in  two ; 

His  arm   is   great  in   might: 
An  i  gave  the  tribes  a  passage  through  ; 
His  power   and   grace  unite. 

6  But  Pharaoh's  army  there  he  drown'd ; 

How    glorious  are  his  ways! 
And  brought  his  saints  through  desert 
ground  ; 
Eternal  be   his  praise. 

7  Great  monarchs  fell  beneath  his  hand ; 

Victorious  is  his  sword  ; 
While  Israel  took  the  promis'd   land,* 
And  faithful  is  his  word.] 

8  He   saw  the  nations  dead  in  sin ; 

He   felt   his   pity   move  ; 
How  sad  the  state  the  world  was  in  4 
How  boundless  was  his  love ! 

9  He   sent  to  save  us  from   our  wo; 

His  goodness  never  fails ; 
From  death,  and  hell,  and  every  foe  4 

And   stills  his   grace  prevails. 
lOGive  thanks  to  God,  the  heavenly  King; 

His  mercies  still  endure  ; 
Let  the  whole  earth  his  praises  singj 

His  truth  is  ever  sure. 

^0>       Psalm  68.    3d.  Part.  L.M.     ^ 
'  J  \  Antigua,   Islington. 

Praise  for    temporal  bls**ing*  ;  or,  com- 
?>;on  ami  ■furtal  m-rcies. 

1  \X/E  bless  the  Lord,the  just,  the  good, 

V  V     Who  fills  our  hearts  with  joy  and 
food  ; 
Who  pours  his  blessings  from  the  skies, 
And  loads  our  days  with  rich  supplies. 

2  He  sends  the  sun  his  circuit  round, 
To  cheer  the  fruits,-  to  warm  the  ground^ 


PROVIDENCE,  ST> 

^He  bids  the  clouds,  with  plenteous  rain. 
Refresh  the  thirsty  ground  again. 

3  'Tis  to  his  care  we  owe  our  breath, 
And  all  oar  near  escapes  from  death : 
Safety  and   health  to  God  beiong  ; 
He  heajs  the  weak,and  guards  trie  strong. 

4  He  makes  the  saint  and  sinner  prove 
The  common  blessings  of  his  love ; 
But  the  wide  difference   that  remains 
Is  endless  joy,  or  endless  pains. 

5TheLord,  that  bruis'd  the  serpent?s  head, 
On  all  the  serpent's  seed  shall  tread; 
The  stubborn  sinner's  hope  confound, 
And  smite  him  with  a  lasting  wound. 

6  But  his  right  hand  his  saints  shall  raise 
From  the  deep  earth,  or  deeper  seas ; 
And  bring  them  to  his  courts  above, 
There  shall  they  taste  his  special  love. 

oA  I  Psalm  57.    L.  M.  w 

bU  J         Bath,  Green's  Hundredth.      . 
Praise  for  protection,  grace,  and  truth. 

1  A  yf  Y  God,  in  whom  are  all  the  springs 
1Y1  Of  boundless  love  and  grace  un- 
known ; 

Hide  me  beneath  thy  spreading  wings ; 
Till  the  dark  cloud  is  ever-blown. 

2  Up  to  the  heavens  I  send  my  cry ; 
The  Lord  will  my  desires  perform; 
He   sends  his  angels  from  the  sky, 
And  saves  me  from  the  threatening  storm. 

3  Be  thou  exalted,   O  my  God, 
Above  the  heavens,  where  angels  dwell ; 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad, 
And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 

4 My  heart  is  fix'd;  my  song  shall  raise 
Immortal  honours    to  thy  name  ; 
Awake,  my  tongue,  to  sound  his  praise* 
My  tongue,  the  glory  of  my  frame. 

5  High  o'er  the  earth  his  mercy  reigns, 
And  reaches  to   the  utmost  sky; 
His  truth  to  endless  vears  remains, 
When  lower  worlds  dissolve  and  die, 
C  3 


81  CREATION  AND 

6  Be   thou  exalted,  O  my  God, 
-  bovethe  heavens,  where  angels  dwell , 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad, 
And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 

o  .  I      Psalm  65.  2d.  Part.    L.  M.      vf 
y  l  j     Ninety-seventh  Psalm,  Shoel. 

JDiviiip  firovid.ric    in  air  earth,  and  sea  J 

or  th*f  G  ;d  <4  nature  and  gracf. 
11    HE  God   of  our  salvation  hears 
*     The  groar.s  of  Zion  mix'd  with  tears ; 
Y(  t  when  he  conies  with  kind  designs, 
Through  all  the  way  his  terror  shines, 

2  On  him   the  race  of  man  depends, 
Far  as  the  earth's  remotest  ends, 
Y\  here  the  Creator's  name  is  known, 
Lv   nature's  feeble  light  alone. 

3  Sailors  that  travel  o'er  the  flood, 
Address  their  frighted  s«  uls   to   God, 
When  tempests  rage,  and  biilo-ws  roar 
At  dreadful  distance  from  the  shore. 

4 He  bids  the  noisy  tempests   cease; 
He  calms   the  raging  crowd  to  peace, 
When  a  tumultuous  nation  raves 
\\  dd  as  the  winds,  and  loud  as  waves. 

5  Whole  kingdoms,  shaken  by  the  storm, 
He  settles  in  a  peaceful  form  ; 
Mountains  estabhsh'd  by  his  hand, 
Firm  on  their  old  foundations  stand. 

6 Behold  his  ensigns  sweep  the  sky; 
New  comets  blaze,  and  lightnings  fly, 
The  hec then  lands,  with  swift  surprise, 
From  the  bright  horrors  turn  their  eyes. 

7 At  his  command,  the  morning  ray 
Smiles  in  the  east,  and  leads  the  day; 
He  guides  the   sun's  declining  wheels, 
Over  the  tcps  of  western  hills. 

8 Seasons  and  times  obey  his  voice; 
The  evening  and  the  morn  rejoice 
To  see  the  earth  made  soft  with  showers, 
Laden  with  fruit,  and  dre.ss'd  in  flowers* 


PROVIDENCE.  82 

9  ;Tis  from  his  watery  stores  on  high, 
He  gives  the  thirsty  ground  supply; 
He   walks  upon  the  clouds,  and  thence 
Doth  his  enriching  drops  dispense. 

10 The  desert  grows  a  fruitful  field; 
Abundant  food  the  valleys  yield; 
The  valleys  shout  with  cheerful  voice, 
And  neighbouring  hills  repeat  their  joys, 

11  The  pastures  smile  in  green  array  : 
There   lambs  and  larger  cattle  play  ; 
The  larger  cattle   and  the  lamb, 
Each  in  his  language  speaks  thy  name. 

12Thy  works  pronounce  thy  power  divine; 
O'er  every  field  thy  glories  shine; 
Through  every  month  thy  gifts  appear  ; 
Great   God!    thy  goodness  crowns  the 
year. 

oQ>     Psalm  78.    1st.  Part.    CM.    ^ 
"^5    Wareham,  Irish,  Peterborough. 
Providences  of  God  recorded ;  or,  -pious 
education  and  instruction  of  children. 

1  T    ET  children  hear  the  mighty  deeds 
A-*  Which   God  perform 'd  of  old; 
Which  in  our  younger  years  we  saw, 

And  which  our  fathers  told. 

2  He   bids  us  make   his  glories  known, 

His  works  of  power  and  grace ; 
And  we'll  convey  his  wonders  down, 
Through  every  rising  race. 

3  Our  lips  shall  tell  them  to  our  sons, 

And  they  again  to  their's ; 
That  generations  yet  unborn 
May  teach  them  to  their  heirs. 

4  Thus  shall  they  learn  in  God  alone 

Their  hope  securely  stands; 
That  they  may  ne'er  forget  his  works, 
But  practise  his  commands. 
C  4 


33,54       UNIVERSAL  PRAISE 


UNIVERSAL  PRAISE. 

__>     Psalm  100.    1st.  Part.    L.  M.    37 
83  S   °ld  Hund.  Green's  Hund.  Italy. 

Praise  to  our  Creator. 
1V7E  nations   round  the  earth,    rejoice 
X  Before  the  Lord,  your  sovereign  King, 
Serve  him  with  cheerful  heart  and  voice, 
With  all  your  tongues  his  glory  sing. 

2  The  Lord  is  God  ;  'tis  he  alone 
Doth   life  and  breath   and  being   give : 
We   are  his  work,  and  not  our  own; 
The  sheep  that  on  his  pastures  live. 

3  Enter  his  gates  with  songs  of  joy, 
With  praises  to  his   courts  repair. 
And  make   it  your  divine   employ 
To  pay  your  thanks  a: id  honours  there.. 

4  The  Lord  is  good  ;  the  Lord  is  kind ; 
Great  is  his  grace,  his  mercy  sure ; 
And  the  whole  race  of  man  shall  find 
His  truth  from   age  to  age  endure. 

Q/4?     Psalm  100.    2d.  Part.  L.  M.    ^ 
°*3  Sterling,  Castle  Street. 

The  same. 

1  CING  to  the  Lord  with  joyful  voice; 
O  Let  every  land  his  name  adore ; 
Let  earth,  with  one  united  voice, 
Resound  his  praise  from  shore  to  shore. 

2  Nations,  attend   before  his  throne, 
With  solemn  fear,  with   sicred  joy: 
Know   that  the  Lord  is   God  alone : 
He  can  create,   and  he  destroy. 

3  His  sovereign  power,  without  our  aid, 
Made  us  of  clay,  and  form 'd  us  men; 
And  when  like  wandering  sheep    we 

stray'd, 
He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 

4  We  are  his  people,  we  his  care, 
Our  souls  and  all  our  mortal  frame: 


UNIVERSAL  PRAISE.  85 

What  lasting  honours  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,   to  thy  name? 

5  We'll  crowd  thy  gates  with  thankful 

songs, 
High   as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise ; 
And  earth,withherten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  fill  thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

6  Wide  as  the  world  is  thy   command ; 
Vast  as  eternity  thy  love ; 

Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  must  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

Rr7  Psalm  14-3.    L.  M.  ^ 

j  Newcourt,  Eaton. 

Universal  praise  to   God. 

1  T    OUD  hallelujahs  to  the  Lord, 
A-<From  distant  worlds  where  creatures 

dwell ; 
Let  heaven  begin  the  solemn  word, 
And  sound  it  dreadful  down  to  hell. 
[Note.     This  Psalm  may  be  sung  to  a  dif- 
ferent metre,  by  adding  the  tv/o  following  lines 
to  every  stanza,  viz. 

Each  of  his  works  his  name  displays. 
But  they  can  ne'er  fulfil  his  praise  J] 

2  The  Lord  !    how  absolute  he  reigns ! 
Let  every  angel  bend  the  kn  e ! 
Sing  of  his  love  in  heavenly  svains, 
And  speak  how  fierce   his  terrors  be. 

S  High  on  a  throne  his  glories  dwell, 
An   awful  throne  of  shining  bliss: 
Fly  through  the  world,  O  sun,  and  tell 
Row  dark  thy  beams  compar'd  to  his. 

4  Awake,   ye  tempests,  and  his  fame 
In  sounds  of  dreadful  praise  declare; 
And  the  sweet  whisper  of  his  fame 
Fill  every  gentler  breeze  of  air. 

5  Let  clouds,  and  winds,  and  waves  agree 
To  join  their  praise  with  blazing  tire  : 
Let  the  firm   earth  and  rolling  sea. 
In  this  eternal  song  conspire. 


S6  UNIVERSAL  PRAISE. 

6  Ye  flowery   plains,  proclaim  his  bkill , 
Valleys,  lie  low  before  his  eye ; 

And  let  his  praise   from   even'   hill 
Rise  tuneful  to  the  neighbouring  sk\ . 

7  Ye  stubborn  oak-,  and  stately  pines, 
Bend  your  high  branches,   and  adore; 
Praise  him,  ye  beasts,  in  different  strains; 
The  lamb  must  bleat,  the  lion   roar. 

8  Birds,   ye  must  make   his  praise  your 

theme ; 
Nature  demands  a  song  from  you : 
While  the  dumb  fish  that  cut  the  stream 
Leap  up,   and  mean  his  praises  too. 

9  Mortals,  can  you  refrain   jour   tongue, 
When  nature   all  around   you   sings? 
O  for  a   shout  from  old  and   young, 
From  humble  swains,   and  lofty  kings  ! 

10  Wide  as  his   vast  dominion   lies, 
Let  the  Creator's  name  be   known  ; 
Loud  as  his  thunder  shout  his  praise, 
And  sound  it   lofty  as  his  throne. 

11  Jehovah!    'tis  a  glorious  word! 
O  may  it  dwell  on  every  tongue ! 
But  saints,  who  best  have  known  theLord, 
Are  bound  to  raise  the  noblest  song. 

12  Speak  of  the  wonders  of  that  love 
Which  Gabriel  plays  on  every  chord ; 
From  all  below,   and  ail  above, 
Loud  hallelujahs  to  the  Lord. 

o£?  Hymn  27.    B.  2.    L.  M.         g 

"  "  >  Castle  Street,  Antigua. 

Praue  ye  him,  all  his  angus.   Psalm 
cxlviii.  2. 

1  O  OD  !  the  eternal,  awful  name, 
vTThat  the  whole  heavenly  army  fears, 
That  shakes  the  wide  creation's'frame, 
And  Satan   trembles  when  he  hears. 

2  Like  flames   of  fire  his  servants   are, 
And  light  surrounds  his  dwelling-place  ;. 
But,  O  ye  fiery  flames,  declare 

The  brighter  glories  of  his  facer 


UNIVERSAL  PRAISE.         87 

3  ;Tis  not  for  such  poor  worms  as  we, 
To  speak  so  infinite  a  thing ; 

But  your  immortal  eyes  survey 
The  beauties  of  your  sovereign  King. 

4  Tell  how  he  skews  his  smiling  face, 
And  clothes  all  heaven  in  bright  array; 
Triumph  and  joy  run  through  the  place, 

I   And   songs  eternal  as  the  day, 

5  Speak — for  you  feel  his  burning  love— 
What  zeal  it  spreads  through  all  your 

frame ! 
That  sacred  fire   dwells  all   above, 
For  we  on  earth  have  lost  the  name. 

6  [Sing  of  his  power  and  justice  too, 
That  infinite  right  hand  of  his, 
That  vanquisli'd  Satan   and   his  crew, 
When  thunder  drove  them  down  from 

bliss.] 

7  [What  mighty  storms  of  poison'd  darts 
Were  huii'd  upon  the  rebels  there ! 
What  deadly  javelins  nail'd  their  hearts 
Fast  to  the  racks  of  long  despair!] 

8  [Shout  to  your  King,  ye  heavenly  host ; 
You  that  beheld  the  sinking  foe; 
Firmly  ye  stood  when  they  were  lost; 
Praise  the  rich  grace  that  kept  you  so. 

9  Proclaim  his  wonders  from  the  skies; 
Let  every   distant  nation  hear ; 

And  while  you  sound  his  lofty  praise, 
Let  humble  mortals  bow  and  fear.] 

">  Psalm  86.    CM.  ^ 

87  y  Mear,  Abridge. 

A  general  song  of  fnaise  to  God. 

1  A  MONG  the  princes,  earthly  gods, 
/*•  There's  none  hath  power  divine ;. 
Nor  is  their  nature,  mighty  Lord, 

Nor  are  their  works  like  thine. 

2  The  nations  thou  hast  made,  shall  bring 

Their  offerings  round  thy  throne; 
For  thou  alone  dost  wondrous  things. 
For  thou  art  God  alone. 


88  UNIVERSAL  PRAISE. 

3  Lord,  I  would  walk  with  holy  feet  ; 

Teach  me  thine   heavenly  ways, 
And   my   poor  scattered  thoughts  unite 
In  God  my  Father's  praise. 

4  Great  is  thy  mercy,  and  my  tongue 

Shall  those   sweet  wonders  tell, 
How  by  thy  grace  my  sinking  soul 
Rose  from   the   deeps  of  hell. 


88  I 


1 


Hymn  71.    B,  2.   CM. 

Cambridge,  St.  Asaph's. 
Prase  to  God  from  all  creatures. 

1  T^HE  glories  of  my  Maker,    God, 

*•     My  joyful   voice  shall  sing, 
And   call  the   nations  to  adore 
Their   Former  and   their   King. 

2  'Twas  his  right  hand  that  shap'd  our  clay, 

And   wrought  this   human   frame;' 
But  from  his  own  immediate  breath 
Our  nobler  spirits  came. 

3  We  bring  our  mortal  powers  to  God, 

And    worship   with   our  tongues: 
We  claim  some  kindred  with  the  skies, 
And  join  th'    angelic  songs. 

4  Let  grov'ling  beasts  of  every   shape, 

And  fowls  of  every  wing, 
And  rocks,  and  trees,  and  hres,  and  seas, 
Their  various  tribute  bring. 

5  Ye  planets,  to  his  honour  shine ; 

And  wheels  of  nature  roil; 
Praise  him  in  your  unwearied  course 
Around  the  steady  pole. 

6  The  brightness  of  our  Maker's  name 

The  wide   creation  tills, 
And  his  unbounded  grandeur  flies 
Beyond,  the  heavenly  hills, 


89] 


UNIVERSAL  PRAISE.  39 

Psalm  143.    S.  M,  % 

St.  Thomas,   Sutton. 
Universal  ftraue. 

1  ["    ET  every  creature  join 

A-rf  To  praise  th'   eternal  God; 
Ye  heavenly  hosts,  the  song  begin, 
And  sound  his   name  abroad.  " 

2  Thou  sun  with   golden  beams, 
And  moon  with  paler  rays, 

Ye  starry  lights,  ye  twinkling  flames. 
Shine  to  your  Maker's  praise. 

3  He  built  those   worlds  above, 
And  fix'd  their  wondrous  frame  ; 

By  his  command  they  stand  or  move, 
And  ever  speak  his  name. 

4  Ye  vapours,  when  ye  rise, 
Or  fall  in  showers,   or   snow, 

Ye  thunders,  murmuring  round  the  skies. 
His  power  and  glory  show. 

5  Wind,  hail,  and  flashing  fire, 
Agree  to  praise   the  Lord, 

When  ye  in  dreadful  storms  conspire 
To  execute  his  word. 

6  By   all  his   works  above 
His  honours  be  exprest; 

But  saints  that  taste  his   saving  love 
Should  sing  his  praises  best. 

Pause  I. 
Let  earth    and  ocean  know 
They  owe  their  Maker  praise: 
Praise*  him,  ye   watery  worlds  belov/. 
And  monsters  of  the  seas. 
From  mountains  near  the  sky 
Let  his   high  praise  resound, 
Frcra  humble  shrubs  and  cedars  high; 
And  vales  and  fields  around.. 
Ye  liens  of  the  wood, 
And  tamer  beasts  that  graze, 
Ye  live  upon  his  daily  food, 

And  he  expects  your  praise, 
.0  Ye  birds  of  lefty  wing, 
On  high  his  praises  bear. 


90  UNIVERSAL  PRAISE. 

Or  sit  on  flowery  boughs   and  sing 
Your  Maker's  gloiy  there. 

11  Ye  creeping  ants  and   worms, 
His  various   wisdom   show ; 

And  flies,  in  all  your  shining  swarms, 
Praise   him  that  drest  you  so. 

12  By   all  the  earth-born  race, 
His  honours  be  exprest ; 

But  saints,  that  know  his  heavenly  grace, 
Should   learn  to  praise  him    best. 
Pause  II. 

13  Monarchs  of  wide  command, 
Praise  ye  th*  eternal  King; 

Judges,  adore  that  sovereign  hand, 
Whence   all  your  honours  spring. 

14  Let  vigorous  youth  engage 
To  sound  his  praises  high  ; 

While  growing  babes  and  withering  age 
Their  feebler  voices  try. 

15  United  zeal  be  shown 
His  wondrous  fame  to  raise  ; 

God  is  the  Lord  ;   his  name  alone 
Deserves  our  endless  praise. 

16  Let  nature  join  with   art, 
And  all  pronounce  him   blest ; 

But  saints,  that  dwell  so  near  his  heart, 
Should  sing  his  praises  best. 

nr.>     Psalm  103.  3d.  Part.  S.M.     * 
^  S  Wakefield,  Dover. 

God's  univertcl  dominion  ;    or,    angels 
firaise  the  Lord. 

1  'T'HE  Lord,  the  sovereign  King, 

A    Hath  fix'd  his  throne   on  high ; 
O'er  all  the  heavenly  world  he  rules, 
And  all  beneath  the  sky. 

2  Ye  angels,  great  in  might, 
And  swift  to  do  his  will,, 

Bless  ye  the  Lord,  whose  voice  ye  hear, 
Whose  pleasure  ye  fulfil. 

3  Let  the  bright  hosts  who  wak 
The  orders  of  their  King, 


UNIVERSAL  PRAISE,  91 

And  guard  his  churches  when  they  pray, 
Join  in  the  praise  they   sing. 

$     While  all  his  wondrous  works 
Through  his  vast  kingdom  shew 
Their  Maker's  glory,  thou,  my  sou), 
Shalt   sing  his  praises  too. 

)  Psalm  143.  H.  M.  & 

9  1  £  Portsmouth,  Bethesda; 

Praise  to  God  from  all  creature^ 
1"V7"E  tribes  of  Adam,  join 

X    With  heaven,  and  earth,  and 
And  offer  notes   divine 
To  your  Creator's  prais?". 
Ye  holy  throng 
Of  angels  bright, 
In  worlds  of  light 
Begin  the  song. 

2  Thou  sun,  with  dazzling  rays, 
And  moon,  that  rales  the  night, 
Shine  to  your  Maker's  praise. 
With   stars  of  twinkling  light. 

His  power  declare, 
Ye  floods  on  high, 
And  clouds  that  fly 
In  empty  air. 

3  The  shining  worlds  above 
In  glorious  order  stand, 
Or  in  swift  courses   move, 
By  his  supreme  command, 

He  spake  the  word, 
And  all  their  frame 
From  nothing  came 
To  praise  the  Lord. 

4  He  mov'd  their  mighty  wheels 
In  unknown  ages  past ; 
And  each  his   word  fulfils 
While  time  and  nature  last, 

In  different  ways 
His  works   proclaim 
His  wondrous  name, 
An4  speak  his  praise, 
D  3 


<U  UNIVERSAL  PRAISE. 

Pause. 

5  Let  all  the  earth-born  race, 
And  monsters  of  the  deep, 
The  fish  that  cleave  the   seas, 
Or  in  their   bosom   sleep, 

From  sea  and  shore 
Their  tribute,  pay, 
And  still   display 
Their  Maker's  power. 

6  Ye  vapour*,  hail,  and  snow, 
Praise  ye  th'  Almighty   Lord, 
And  stormy  winds  that  blow, 
To  execute  his  word. 

When  lightnings  shine, 
Or  thunders  roar, 
Let  earth  adore 
His  hand  divine. 

7  Ye  mountains  near  the  skies, 
With  lofty   cedars  there, 
And  trees  of  humbler   size, 
That  fruit   in  plenty  bear ; 

Beasts,  wild  and'  tame, 
Birds,  flies,   and  worms, 
In  various  forms, 
Exalt  his  name. 

S  Ye  kings,  and  judges,  fear 
The  Lord,  the  sovereign  King  ; 
And  while  you  rule  us  here, 
His  heavenly  honours  sing  ; 

Nor  let  the  dream 

Of  power  and  state 

Make  you  forget 

His  power  supreme. 

9  Virgins,  and  youths,  engage. 
To  sound  his  praise  divine. 
While  infancy  and  age 
Their  feebler  voices  join. 

Wide  as  he  reigns 

His  name  be  sung 

By  every  tongue 

In.  endless  strains  ^ 


SCRIPTURE,  S2, 93 

10  Let  all  the  nations  fear 
The  God  that  rules  above  ;• 
He  brings  his  people  near, 
And  makes  them  taste  his  love. 

While  earth  and  sky 

Attempt  his  praise, 

H:s  saints  shall  raise 

His  honours  high. 


SCRIPTURE. 

QQ I  Hymn  53.    B.  1.  L.M.         & 

°*S  Blendon,   Portugal. 

The  holy  scri/iturcs. 

1  f^  OD,  who  in  various  methods  told 
v-T  His  mind  and  will  to  saints  of  old, 
Sent  his  own  Son,  with  truth  and  grace, 
To  teach  us  in  these  latter  days. 

2  Our  nation  reads  the  written  word, 
That  book  of  life,  that  sure  record:' 
The  bright  inheritance  of  heaven 

Is  by  the  sweet  conveyance  given. 
£GorTs  kindest  thoughts  are  here  express'd, 
Able  to  make  us  wise  and  bless  d ; 
The  doctrines  are  divinely  true, 
Fit  for  reproof,  and  comfort  too, 

4  Ye  people  all,  who  read  his  love 
In  long  epistles  from  above, 
(He  hath  not  sent  his  sacred  word 
To  every  land)  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

no?  Hymn  151.  B.  2.  L.M.         % 

S  Eaton,  Gloucester.- 

Profihecy  and  inspiration. 
1  'T'WAS  by  an  order  from  the  Lord 
A  The  ancient  prophets  spoke  his  word; 
The  Spirit  did  their  tongues  inspire, 
And  warm'd  their  hearts  with  heavenly 
fire, 


S'4  SCRIPTURE. 

2  The  works  and  wonders  Which   they 

wrought 

Confirm '(1  the  messages  they  brought; 
The  prophets  pen  succeeds  his  breath, 
To  save  the  holy  words  from  death. 

3  Great  God !  mine  eyes  with  pleasure  look 
On  the  dear  volume  of  thy  hook  ; 
There  my  Redeemer's  face  I   see, 
And  read  his  name  who  died  for  me. 

4  Let  the  false   raptures  of  the  mind 
Be  lost,   and  vanish  in  the  wind; 
Here  I  can  fix  my  hope  secure ; 
This  is  thy  word,  and  must  endure. 

OA  >     Hymn  119.   B.  2.   C.  M.    X  or  b 

y*S  Plymouth,  Abridge. 

'J'hc  holy  scriptures. 

1  T   ADEN  with  guilt,  and  full  of  fears, 
JL-*  I  fly  to  thee,  my  Lord; 

And  not  a  glimpse  of  hope  appeal's 
But  in  thy  written  word. 

2  The  volume  of  my  Father's  grace 

Does  all  my  grief  assuage ; 
Here  I  behold  my  Saviour's  face 
Almost  in  every  page. 

3  [This  is  the  field  where  hidden  lies 

The  pearl  of  price  unknown  ; 
That  merchant  is  divinely  wise, 
Who  makes  the  pearl  lus  own.] 

4  [Here  consecrated  water  flows. 

To  quench  my  thirst  of  sin ; 
Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows, 
No  clanger  dwells  therein.] 

5  This  is  the  judge  who  ends  the  strife- 

Where  wit  and  reason  fail  ; 
My  guide  to  everlasting  life 
Through  all  tkis  gloomy  vale. 

6  O,  may  thy  counsels,  mighty  GqcJ. 

My  roving  feet  command ; 
Nor  I  forsake  the  happy  road 
That  leads  to  thy  right  hand: 


SCRIPTURE.  95, 90 

0-7  Psalm  19.    L.  M.  * 

^5  5  Castle  Street,  Portugal. 

The  books  of  nature  and  of  scripture  com- 
pared; or%  tlie  glory  and  success  of  the 
gospel. 

1 TTHE  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord  ; 
A    In  every  star  thy  wisdom  shines ; 
But  when  our  eyes  behold  thy  word, 
We  read  thy  name  in  fairer  fines. 

2  The  rolling  sun,  the  changing  light, 

'  And  nights  and  days  thy  power  confess  * 
Jkit  the  blest  volume  thou  hast  writ 
Reveals  thy  justice  and  thy  grace. 

3  Sun,  moon  and  stars  convey  thy  praise 
Round  the  whole  earth,  and  never  stand; 
So  when  thy  truth  began  its  race, 

It  touch'd  and  glanc'd  on  every  land. 

4  Nor  shall  thy  spreading  gospel  rest, 
Till  through  the  world  thy  truth  has  run; 
Till  Christ  has  all  the  nations  blest, 
That  see  the  light,  or  feel  the  sun. 

5  Great  Sun  of  Righteousness,  arise, 
Bless  the  dark  world  with  heavenly  light : 
Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise  ; 
Thy  laws  are  pure,  thy  judgments  right 

6  Thy  noblest  wonders  here  we  view, 
In  souls  renew'd,  and  sins  forgiven  : 
Lord,  cleanse  my  sins,  my  soul  renew, 
And  make  thy  word  my  guide  to  heaven. 

Q.r(\  Psalm  19.   P.M.  * 

voS    St.Hellens,  Fortysixth-Psalm. 
The  books  of  nature  and  off.crjfiture. 
1  (~^  REAT  God,  the  heaven's  well-or- 
VwT  .der'd  frame 

Declares  the  glories  of  thy  name  : 

There  thy  rich  works  of  wonder  shine: 
A  thousand  starry  beauties  there, 
A  thousand  radiant  marks  appear 
Of  beundless  power,  and  skill  divine. 


9b  SCRIPTURE. 

2  From  night  to  day,  from  day  to  night, 
The  dawning  and'the  dying  light 

Lectures  of  heavenly  wisdom  read  ; 
With  silent  eloquence  they  raise 
Our  thoughts  to  our  Creator's  prai.se, 

And  neither  sound  nor  language  need. 

3 Yet  their  divine  instructions  run 
Far  as  the  journeys  of  the  tun, 

And  every  nation  knows  their  voice. 
The  sun,  like  some  young  bridegroom 

dress'd. 
Breaks  from  the  chambers  of  the  cast, 
Rolls  rour  d,  and  makes  the  earth  re- 
joice. 

4  Where'er  he  spreads  his  beams  abroad, 
lie  smiles,  and  speaks  his  Maker,  God; 

All  nature  joins  to  shew  thy  praise. 
Tims  God  in  every  creature  shines; 
Fair  is  the  book  of"  nature's  lines. 

But  fairer  is  thy  book  of  grace. 

Pause. 

5  I  love  the  volumes  ef  thy  word ; 
What  light  and  joy  those  leaves  afford 

To  souls  benighted  and  distress'd! 
Thy  precepts  guide  my  doubtful  way ; 
Thy  fear  forbids  my  feet  to  stray; 

Thy  promise  leads  my  heart  to  rest. 

6  From  the  discoveries  of  thy  law 
The  perfect  rules  of  life  I  draw ; 

These  are  my  study  and  delight: 
Not  honey  so  invites  the  taste, 

I      Nor  gold,  that  has  the   furnace  poss'd, 
Appears  so  pleasing  to  the  sight. 

7  Thy  threatenings  wake  my  slumbering 

eyes, 
And  warn  me  where  my  danger  lies; 

But  'tis  thy  blessed  gospel,  Lord, 
That  makes  my  guiity  conscience  clean, 
Converts  my  soul,  subdues  my  sin, 

And  gives  a  free,  but  large  reward. 

8  Who  knows  the  errors  of  his  thoughts  ? 
My  God,  forgive  my  secret  faults, 

And  from  presumptuous  sins  restrain ; 


SCRIPTURE.  97, 98 

Accept  my  poor  attempts  of  praise, 

That*  I  have  read  thy  book  of  grace, 

And  book  of  nature,  not  in  vain. 

Q^>     Psalm  119.    7th Part.    CM.    38 
*  *  \         Peterborough,  Abridge. 
Imperfection  of  nature,  and  perfection  of 
scripture. 

1  T   ET  all  the  heathen  writers  join 
*-*  To  form  one  perfect   book, 
Gr,eat  God,  if  once  compar'd  with  thine, 

How  mean  their  writings  look  ! 

2  Not  the   most  perfect  rules  they  gave 

Could  shew   one  sin  forgiven, 
Nor  lead  a  step  beyond  the  grave  ; 
But  thine  conduct  to  heaven. 

3  I've  seen  an   end  of  what  we  call 

Perfection  here  below ; 
How  short  the  powers  of  nature  fall, 
And  can  no  further  go! 

4  Yet  men  would  fain  be  just  with  God, 

By  works  their  hands  have  wrought ; 
But  thy  commands,  exceeding  broad, 
Extend  to  every  thought. 

5  In  vain  we  boast  perfection  here, 

While  sin  denies  our  frame; 
And  sinks  our  virtues  down  so  far, 
They  scarce  deserve  the  name. 

6  Our  faith  and  love,  and  every  grace, 

Fall  far  below  thy  word ; 
But  perfect  truth  and  righteousness 
Dwell  only  with  the  Lord. 

OQ>     Psalm  119.   4th  Part.   CM.     U 

J$S  Chelsea,  Bangor.  v 

Instruction  from  scripture. 

Ver.  9. 

1  T  T  OW  shall  the  young  secure  their 

JlX  hearts, 

And  guard  their  lives  from  sin? 
Thy  word  the  choicest  rules  imparts, 
To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 


99  SCRIPTURE. 

Ver.  130. 
2  When  once  it  enters  to  the  mind, 
It  spreads  such  light  abroad, 
The  meanest  souls  instruction  find, 
And  raise  their  thoughts  to  God. 
Ver.  105. 
3Tis  like  the  i,un,  a  heavenly  light, 
That  guides  us  all  the  dav  ; 
And  through  the  dangers  of  the  night, 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 

Ver.  99, 100. 

4  The  men  that  keep  thy  law  with  care, 

And  meditate  thy  word, 
Grow  wiser  than  their  teachers  are, 
And  better  know  the  Lord, 
Ver.  104,  113. 

5  Thy  precepts  make  me  truly  wise  ; 

I  hate  the  sinner's  road  : 
I  hate  my  own  vain  thoughts  that  rise, 
But  love  thy   law,  my   God. 
Ver.  89,  90,  91. 

6  [The  starry  heavens  thy  rule  obey. 

The  earth  maintains  her  place  ; 
And  these  thy  servants  night  and  day. 
Thy  skill  and  power  express. 

7  But  still  thy  law  and  gospel,  Lord, 

Have  lessons   more  divine ; 
Not  earth  stands  firmer  than  thy  word, 
Nor  stars  so  nobly  shine.  J 
Ver.  160,  140,  9,  116. 

8  Thy  word  is  everlasting  truth, 

How  pure  is  every  page  ! 
That  holy  book  shall  guide  our  youth, 
And  well  support  our  age. 

^  )     Psalm  119.    5th.  Part.  CM.    %, 
^J  S  Irish,  Brattle-Street, 

Delight  in  scri/iture  ;  or,  the  word  of  God 
dwelling  in  us. 
Ver.  97. 
lfA  HOW  I  love  thy  holy  law? 
v-/  'Tis  daily  my  delight : 
And  thence  my  meditations  draw 
Divine  advice  by  night. 


SCRIPTURE.  100 

Ver  148. 
2Mv  waking  eyes  prevent  the  day, 
To  meditate  thy  word: 
My  soul  with  longing  melts  away 
To  hear  thy  gospel,  Lord. 
Ver.  3, 13,  54. 

3  How  doth  thy  word  my  heart  engage ! 

How  well  employ  my  tongue! 
And,  in  my  tiresome  pilgrimage, 
Yields  me  a  heavenly  song. 
Ver.  19,  103. 

4  Am  I  a  stranger,  or  at  home, 

'Tis  my  perpetual  feast ; 
Net  honey  dropping  from  the  comb 
So  much  allures  the  taste. 
Ver.  72,  127. 

5  No  treasures  so  enrich  the  mind; 

Nor  shall  thy  word  be  sold 
For  loads  of  silver  well  refin'd, 
Nor  heaps  of  choicest,  gold. 
Ver.  28,  49,  175. 

6  When  nature  sinks,  and  spirits  droop, 

Thy  promises  of  grace 
Are  pillars  to  support  my  hope, 
And  there  I  write  thy  praise. 

i  nn  I  Psalm  119.   6th  Part.    C.  M.  «: 
iUUS  St.  David,  St.  James. 

Holiness  and  comfort  from  the  word. 
Ver.  128. 
J  T   ORD,  I  esteem  thy  judgments  right, 
-*— '  And  all  thy  statutes  just ; 
Thence  I  maintain  a  constant  fight 
With  every  flattering  lust. 
Ver.  97,  9. 

2  Thy  precepts  often  I  survey  : 

I  keep  thy  law  in  sight, 
Through  all  the  business  of  the  day, 
To  form  my  actions  right. 
Ver.  62. 

3  My  heart  in  midnight  silence  cries, 

**  How  sweet  thy  comforts  be  !" 


101,  102  CHRIST. 

My  thoughts  in  holy  wonder  rise, 
And  bring  their  thanks  to  thee. 
Ver.  162. 
A  And  when  my  spirit  drinks   her  fill, 
At  some  good  word  of  thine, 
Not  mighty  men  that  share  the  spoil 
Have  joys  cornpar'd  to  mine. 

im?    Psalm  119.  8th.  Pavt.    CM.* 
JU1  3  Barby,   Swanwick. 

The  word  of  God  is  the  saint's  fiortion  ; 
or,  the  excellency  and  variety  of  scripture. 

1  T    ORD,   I  have  made  thy  word  my 
i-j  choice, 

My  lasting  heritage  ; 
There  shall  my  noblest  powers  rejoice. 
My  warmest  thoughts  engage. 

2  I'll  read  the  histories  of  thy  love, 

And   keep  thy  laws  in  sight, 
While  through  the  promises  I  rove, 

With  ever  fresh  delight. 
3'Tis  a  broad  land  of  wealth  unknown, 

Where  springs  of  life  arise  ; 
Seeds  of  immortal  bliss  are  sown, 

And  hidden  glory  lies. 
4  The  best  relief  that  mourners  have, 

It  makes  our  sorrows  blest ; 
Our  fairest  hope  beyond  the  grave. 

And  our  eternal  rest. 


CHRIST. 


ino7         Hymn  51.    B.  2.    L.  M.        3 
JU-3  Shoel,  Dunstan. 

God  the  Son  equal  nvith  the  Father. 
1  F>  RIGHT  King  of  glory,  dreadful  God ! 
-t3  Our  spirits  bowT  before  thy  seat : 
To  thee  we  lift  a  humble  thought, 
And  worship  at  thine   awful  feet 


CHRIST.  103 

2  [Thy  power  hath,  form'd,  thy  wisdom 

sways 
All  nature  with  a  sovereign  word"; 
And  the  bright  world  of  stars  obeys 
The  will  of  their  superior  Lord.] 

3  [Mercy  and  truth   unite  in  one, 
And  smiling,  sit  at  thy  right  hand: 
Eternal  j-ustice   guards   thy  throne, 
And  A'engeance  waits  thy  dread  com- 
mand.] 

4  A  thousand  seraphs,  strong  and  bright, 
Stand  round  the  glorious  Deity  ; 

But  who,  among  the  sons  of  light, 
Pretends  comparison  with  thee? 

5  Yet  there  is  one  of  human  frame, 
Jesus,  array'd  in  flesh  and   blood, 
Thinks  it  no  roberry  to  claim 

A  full  equality  with  God. 

6  [Their  glory  shines  with  equal  beams ; 
Their  essence  is  forever  one  : 
Though    they  are-  known  by  different 

names, 
The  Father  God,  and  God  the  Son. 

7  Then  let  the  name  of  Christ,  our-King, 
With  equal  honours  be  ador'd ; 

His  praise  let  every  angel  sing, 
And  all  the  nations  own  their  Lord.] 

t  no  £         Hymn  2.     B.  1.    L.  M.        « 

lv°<i  Qucrcy,  All  Saints. 

The  deity  and  humanity  of  Christ. 

1  T^RE  the  blue  heavens  were  stretch'd 
A-i  abroad, 

From  everlasting  was  the  Word : 
With  God  he  was  ;   the  Word  was  God, 
And  must  divinely  be  ador'd. 

2  By  his  own  power  were  all  things  made; 
Bv  him  supported,   all  things  stand: 
Ffe  is  the  whole  creation's  head, 
And  angels  fly  at  his  command. 

o^Ere  sin  was  born,  or  Satan  fell, 
fife  led  the  host  of  morning  stars ; 


104  CHRIST. 

(Thy  generation    who   crm  terr, 
Or  count  the  number  of  thy   re:.. 

4  But  lo,  he  leaves  those  heavenly  forma,; 
The  Word  descends  and  dwells  in  clay, 
That  he  may  hold  converse  with  worms, 
Dress'd  in  such  feeble  flesh  as  they. 

5  Mortals  with  joy   beheld  his  face, 
Th'  eternal  Father's  only  Son  .l 
How  full  of  truth !    how  full  of  grace  \ 
When  through  his  flesh  the  Godhead 

shone  ! 

6  Archangels  leave  their  high- abode. 
To  learn  new  mysteries  here,  and  tell 
The  love  of  our  descending  God, 
The  glories  of  Immanuel. 

,04>        Hymn  47.   B.  2.   L.  M.        * 

1        i  Truro,  Newcouvt. 

Glory  and  grace  in  the  fier&on  of  Christ. 

1  XTOW  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song! 
lN  Awake,  my  soul ;  awake,  my  tongue; 
Hosanna  to  th'  Eternal   Name, 

And  ail  his  boundless  love  proclaim. 

2  See,  where  it  shines  in  Jesus'  face, 
The  brightest  image  of  his  grace ; 
God,  in  the  person  of  his  Son, 

Has  all  his  mightiest  works  outdone. 

3  The  spacious  earth  and  spreading  flood 
Proclaim  the  wise,  the  powerful  God  4 
And  thy  rich  glories  from  afar 
Sparkle  in  every  rolling  star. 

4  But  in  his  looks  a  glory  stands, 
The  noblest  labour  of  thine  hands ; 
The  pleasing  lustre  of  his  eyes 
Outshines  the  wonders  of  the   skies. 

5  Grace  !  'tis  a  sweet,  a  charming  theme ; 
My  thoughts  rejoice  at  Jesus' name; 
Ye  angels,  dwell  upon  the  sound ; 

Ye  heavens,  reflect  it  to  the  ground. 

6  O,  may  I  live  to  reach  the  place 
Where-"  he  unveils  his  lovelv  face 


INCARNATION,  105 

Wh^re  all  his  beauties  you  behold, 
And  sing  his  name  to  harps  of  gold .' 

INCARNATION  OF  CHRIST. 

1Aff)  Hymn  3.  B.  1.    S.M.  * 

luo  J         Peckham,  Silver  Street. 
The  nativity  of  Christ. 

1  TVEHOLD  the  grace   appears; 
-13  The  promise  is  fulfill'd  ; 

Mary,  the  wondrous  virgin,  bears, 
And  Jesus  is  the  child. 

2  [The  Lord,  the  highest  God, 
Calls  him  his  only  Son  ; 

He  bids  him  rule  the  lands  abroad. 
And  gives  him  David's  throne. 

3  O'er  Jacob  shall  he  reign 
With  a  peculiar  sway; 

The  nations  shall  his  grace  obtain* 
His   kingdom   ne'er  decay.] 

4  To  bring  the  glorious  news, 
A  heavenly  form  appears ; 

He  tells*  the  shepherds  of  their  joys. 
And  banishes   their  fears. 

5  "  Go,  humble   swains,"  said  he, 
"  To  David's  city  fly  ; 

"The  promis'd  infant/ born  to-day, 
"Doth  in  a  manger  lie. 

6  "With  looks  and  hearts  serene, 
"Go,  visit  Christ  your  King ;" 

And  straight  a  flaming  troop  was  seen ; 
The  shepherds  heard  them  sing: 

7  "  Glory  to  God  on  high, 
"Ani  heavenly  peace  on  earth; 

"  Good  will  to  men,  to  angels  joy, 
"At  the   Redeemer's  birth." 

8  [In  worship  so  divine 

Let  saints  ^employ  their  tongues  ; 
With  the  celestial  hosts  we  join, 
And  loud  repeat  their  songs; 


106  \ 


>x 


106,  107  INCARNATION 

9     "Glory  to  God  on  high, 

"  And  heavenly  peace  on  earth  ; 
"  Good  will  to  men,  to  angels  joy 
"At  our  Redeemer's  birth."] 

Psalm  97.    2d  Part.    L.  M. 
Gloucester,  Weldon. 
Ch rht's  incarnation. 

1  T^HE  Lord  is  come,  the  heavens  pro- 

A  claim 

His  birth;  the  nations  learn   his  name; 
An  unknown  star  directs  the  road 
Of  eastern  sages  to  their  God. 

2  All  ye  bright  armies  of  the   skies, 
Go,  worship  where  the  Saviour  lies ! 
Angels  and  kings  before  him   bow, 
Those  gods  on  high  and  gods  below. 

3  Let  idols  totter  to  the  ground, 

And  their  own  worshippers  confound: 

Let  Judah  shout,  let  Zion  sing, 

And  earth  confess  her  sovereign  King. 

in7">         Hymn  60.    B.  1.    L.  M.        « 

1  u  *  >  Gloucester,  Antigua. 

The  virgin  Manfs  song  ;  or,  the  firomi- 
sed  Messiah  born. 

1  fVJR  souls  shall  magnify  the  Lord ; 
vv  In   God  the  Saviour  we  rejoice : 
While  we  repeat  the  virgin's  song, 
May  the  same  Spirit  tune  our  voice. 

2  [The  Highest  saw  her  low  estate, 
And  mighty  things  his  hand  hath  done  -, 
His  overshadowing  power  and  grace 
Make  her  the  mother  of  his  Son. 

3  Let  every  nation  call  her  bless'd, 
And  endless  years  prolong  her  fame-; 
But  God  alone  must  be  ador'd ; 
Holy  and  reverend  in  his  name.] 

4  To  those  that  fear  and  trust  the  Lord, 
His  mercy  stands  forever  sure ; 
From  age  to  age  his  promise  live$, 
And  the  performance  is  secure. 


OF  CUr.IST,  108,109 

5  He  spake  to  Abrah'm  aad  bis  seed, 
"  In  thee  shall  all  the  earth  be  bless'ci  ::> 
The  memory  of  that   ancient  word 
Lay  long  in  his  eternal  brgast. 

5  Bat  now  no  more   shall  •  Israel  wak, 
No  more  the  Gentiles  lie  forlorn; 
Lo,  the  Desire  of  Nations  comes  ; 
Behold  the  promis}d  seed  is  born! 

,  nQ  )         Hymn  135,   B,  2.    L,  M.        38 

iUb  5  Wells  Row,  ShoeL 

Tufies  and  firophecies  of.  Christ. 

1  T> EH  OLD  the  woman's  promis'd  seed! 
i3  Behold  the  great  Messiah  come  S 
Behold  the  prophets  all  agreed 

To  give  him  the  superior  room! 

2  Abrah'm,  the  saint,  rejoie'd  of  old. 
When  visions  of  the  Lord  he  saw  ; 
Moses,  the  man  of  God,  foretold 
This  great  Fulniler  of  ids  law. 

3  The  types  bore  witness  to  his  name, 
Oatain'd  their  chief  design,  and  ccas-'d; 
The  incense,  and  the  bleeding  -lamb, 
The  ark,  tue  altar,  and  the  priest. 

4  Prediction's  in  abundance  meet, 

To  join  their  blessings  on  his  head  ; 
Jesus,  we  worship  at  thy  feet, 
And  nations  own  the  promis'd  seed. 

,0q?       Hymn  136.    B.  2.    L.'M.       & 

*,    J  J  Fawcet,  Ninety-seventh  Psalm. 
Miracles  at  the  birth  of  ChrixL 

THE  King  of  glory  sends  his  Sen 
To  make  his  entrance  en  this  earth; 
Behold  the  midnight  bright   as  noon, 
And  heavenly  hosts  declare  his  birth s 

2  About  the  young  Redeemer's   head, 
What  wonders  and  what  glories  meet ; 
An  unknown  star  arose,  and  led 

The  eastern   sages   to  his  feet. 

3  Simeon   and  Anna  both  consp-ire 
The  infant  Saviour  to  proclaim; 

D  3 


110,111  INCARNATION 

Inward  they  felt  the  sacred  fire, 
And  bless'd  the   Babe,    and  own'd  his 
name. 
4  Let  Jews  and  Greeks  blaspheme  aloud, 
And  treat  the  holy  Child  with  scorn  ; 
Our  souls  adore  tV  eternal  God, 
Who  condescended  to  be  born. 

lin>     Psalm  98.    2d. Part.    CM.    * 
J1U£  Kingston,  Mear. 

The  Messiah's  coming  and  kingdom. 

1  T  OY  to  the  world !   the  Lord  is  come ! 
J    Let  earth  receive  her  King: 

Let  every  heart  prepare  him  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 

2  Joy  to  the  earth  !  the  Saviour  reigns ! 

Let  men  their  songs  employ ; 
While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills  and 
plains 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  No  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow, 

Nor  thorns  infest   the  ground ; 
He  comes  to  make  his  blessings  flow 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

4  He  rales  the  world  with  truth  and  grace, 

And   makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  his  righteousness, 
And  wonders  of  his  love. 

,  ,  ,  J  Psalm  96.    C.  M.  38 

4       5  Rochester,  Devizes. 

Christ's  Jirst  and  second  coming. 

1  C ING  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands, 
O  Ye  tribes  of  every  tongue  : 

His  new  discovered  grace  demands 
A  new  and  nobler  song. 

2  Say  to  the  nations,  Jesus  reigns, 

God's  own  almighty   Son; 
His  power  the  sinking  world  sustains, 

And  grace  surrounds  his  throne. 
1  Let  heaven  proclaim  the  joyful   day, 

Joy , through  the  earth  be  seen: 


OF  CHRIST.  112 

Let  cities  shine  in  bright  array, 
And  fields  in  cheerful  green. 
4 Let  an  unusual  joy  surprise 
The  islands   of  the   sea ; 
Ye  mountains,  sink,  ye  valleys,  rise, 
Prepare  the  Lord  his  way. 

5  Behold,  he  comes !  he  comes  to  bless 

The  nations  as  their  God; 
To  shew  the  world  his  righteousness, 
And  send  his  truth   abroad. 

6  But  when  his  voice  shall  raise  the  dead, 

And  bid  the  world  draw  near, 
Hrw  will  the  guilty  nations  dread, 
To  see  their  Judge  appear! 

1  12?  Psalm  97.    CM.  3£ 

*  *  ^  5         Knaresborough,  Bedford. 
Christ's  incarnation, and  tk<-  la**  judgment, 

1  \7"E  islands  of  the  northern  sea, 

X    Rejoice,  the  Saviour  reigns; 
His  word  like  fire  prepares  his  way, 
And  mountains  melt  to  plains. 

2  His  presence  sinks  the  proudest  hills, 

And  makes  the  valleys  rise  ; 
The   humble  soul  enjoys  his  smiles, 
The  haughty  sinner  dies. 
ST.  ;e  heavens  his  rightful  power  proclaim! 
The  idol  gods  around, 
Fill  their  own  worshippers  with  shame,- 
And  totter  to  the  ground. 

4  Adoring  angels,  at  his  birth, 

Make  the  Redeemer  known: 
Thus  shall  he  come  to  judge  the  earth, 
And  angels  guard   his   throne. 

5  His  foes  shall  tremble  at  his  sight, 

And    hills  and  seas  retire ; 
His  children  take  their  unknown  flight, 
And  leave  the  world  on  fire. 

6  The   seeds  of  joy  and  glory  sown 
For  saints  in  darkness  here, 

Shall  rise  and  spring  in  worlds  unknown, 
And  a  rich  harvest  bear. 
D  4 


113,114        LIVE   OF   CIMI-,1 

LIFE  OF    CHRIST. 

,  ,„>       Hymn  139,    15.  2.    L.  M        ^ 
J  1 3  J  Portugal,  Eaton. 

777  p  oa-z  ??2  ft fe  of  Ch  r  is t . 
llV/TY  dear  Redeemer,  and  ray  Lord, 
1VJL  I  read   my  duty  in  thy  word : 
But  in  thy  life  the  law  appears, 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 

2  Such  was  thy  truth,  and  such  thy  zeal, 
Such  deference  to  thy  Father's  will, 
Such  love,   and  meekness  so   divine, 
1  would  transcribe,  and  make  them  mine. 

3 Cold  mountains,  and  the  midnight  air, 
VYitness'd  the  fervour  of  thy  prayer; 
The  desert  thy  temptations  knew, 
Thy  conflict,  and  thy  victory  too. 

4  Be  thou  my  pattern ;    make  me  bear 
More  of  thy  gracious  image   here; 
Then  God,  the  Judge,  shall  own  my  name 
Among  the  followers  of  the  Lamb. 

114?     Hymn  112.    B.  2.    L.  M.  * 

*  *  *  >         Nantwich,  Dunslan. 

Angels  ministering  to  Christ  and  mints, 
1/~^REAT    God,   to    what  a  glorious 

VT  height 

Hast  thou  advane'd  the  Lord,  thy  Son  ! 
Angels,  in  all  their  robes   of  light, 
Are  made  the  servants  of  his  throne.* 

2  Before  his  feet  their  armies  wait, 
And  swift  as  flames  of  fire  they  move, 
To  manage  his  affairs  of  state, 
In  works  of  vengeance   and  of  love. 

3 His  orders  run  through  all  their  hosts, 
Legions  descend  at  his  command, 
To  shield  and  guard  our  native  coasts, 
When  foreign  rage  invades  our  land. 

4  Now  they  are  sent  to  guide   our  fee-t 
Up  to  the  gates  of  thine  abode, 


LIFE  OF  CHRIST.  115 

dangers  that  we  meet 
In  travelling  the  heavenly  road. 
5  Lord,  when  I  leave  this  mortal  ground, 
And  thou  shalt  bid  me  rise    and  come, 
Send  a  beloved  angel  down. 
Safe  to  conduct  my  spirit  home. 

1ir">         Hymn  113.    B.  2.   CM.       ^ 
lliJS  Dundee,  St.  David. 

The  same, 
1HPHE  majesty  of  Solomon, 
JL    How  glorious  to  behold 
The  servants  waiting  round  liis  throne, 
The  ivory  and  the  gold ! 

But,  mighty  God  !    thy  palace  shines 

With  far  superior  beams ; 
Thine  angel  guards  are  swift  as  winds, 

Thy  ministers  are  flames. 

3  [Soon  as  thine  only  Son  had   made 

His  entrance  on  this  earth, 
A  shining  army  downward  fled 
To  celebrate  liis   birth. 

4  And    when   oppress'd  with    pains  and 

fears, 
On  the  cold  ground  he   lies, 
Behold  a  heavenly  form   appears, 
T'  allay  his  agonies.] 

5  Now  to  the  hands  of  Christ  our  King 

Are   all  their  legions  given ; 
They  wait  upon  his  saints,  and  bring 
His  chosen  heirs  to  heaven. 

6  Pleasure  and  praise  run  through  their 

host, 
To  see  a  sinner  turn; 
Then  Satan  has  a  captive  lost, 
And  Christ  a  subject  born. 

7  But  there's  an  hour  of  brighter  joy, 

When  he  his  angels  sends 
Obstinate  rebels  to  destroy, 
And  gather  in  his  friends, 


116  SUFFERINGS  AND 

8  O !    could  I  say,  -without  a  doubt, 
"There   shall  my  soul  be  found," 
Then  let  the   great   archangel  shout, 
And  the  last  trumpet  sound. 


SUFFERINGS   AND    DEATH    OF 
CHRIST. 


frl6( 


Psalm  69.    2d.  Part.    L.  M. 
Grot  on,  Kirke. 
Clrisfs  suffering*  and  zeal. 


l'T^WAS  for  our  sake,  eternal  God, 
A.    Tny  Son  sustain'd  that  heavy  load 
Of  base  reproach  and  sore  disgrace, 
And  shame  defil'd  his  sacred  face. 
2  The  Jews,  his  brethren  and  his  kin, 
Abus'd  the  man  that  check'd  their  sin : 
While  he  fulhll'd  thy  holy   laws, 
They  hate  him,  but  without  a  cause. 
3*["  My  Father's  house,"  said  he,  "  was 
made  % 

"A  place  for  worship,  not  for  trade ;" 
Then,  scattering  all  their  gold  and  brass, 
He    scourg'd    the  merchants    from   the 
place.] 

4  [Zeal  for  the  temple  of  his  God 
Consum'd  his  life,  expos'd  his  blood : 
Reproaches  at  thy  glory  thrown 

He  felt,  and  moarn'd  them  as  his  own.] 

5  [His  friends  forsook,  his  followers  fled, 
While  foes  and  arms  surround  his  head  ; 
They  curse  him  with  a  slanderous  toague, 
And  the  false  judge  maintains  the  wrong.] 

6  His  life  they  load  with  hateful  lies, 
And  charge  his  lips  with  blasphemies : 
They  nail  him  to  the  shameful  tree; 
There  hung  the  man  that  dy'd  for  me  ! 

7  [Wretches,  with  hearts  as  hard  as  stones! 
Insult  his  piety  and  groans  ; 

Gall  was  the  food  they  gave  him  there, 
And   mock'd  his  thirst  with  vinegar.] 


DEATH  OF  CHRIST.        117, 118 

8  But  God  beheld,  and  from  his  throne 
Marks  out  the  men,  that  hate  his  Son ; 
The  hand  that  rais'd  him  from  the  dead 
Shall  pour  due  vengeance  on  their  head. 


117( 


Lime-House,  German  Hymn. 
Christ's  passion  and  sinner*'  salvation, 

1  "T^vEEP  in  our  hearts  let  us  record 
-L/  The  deeper  sorrows  of  our  Lord : 
Behold  the  rising  billows  roll, 

To  overwhelm  his  holy  soul! 

2  In  long  complaints  he  spends  his  breath, 
While  hosts  of  hell,  and  powers  of  death, 
And  all   the  sons  of  malice  join, 

To  execute  their  curst  design. 

3  Yet,  gracious  God,  thy  power  and  love 
Have  made  the  curse  a  blessing  prove ; 
Those  dreadful  sufferings  of  thy  Son 
Aton'd  for  sins  which  we  had  done. 

4  The  pangs  of  our  expiring  Lord 
The  honours  of  thy  law  restor'd  ; 
His  sorrows  made  thy  justice  known, 
And  paid  for  follies  not  his  own. 

5  O !   for  his  sake  our  guilt  forgive, 
And  let  the  mourning  sinner  live ; 
The   Lord  will  hear  us  in  his  name, 
Nor  shall  our  hope  be  Uirn'd  to  shame. 

1187    Psalbj69.     1st.  Part.    C.  M.    b 

j  Abridge,  Canterbury. 

77ie  sufferings  of  Christ  for  oxr  salvation. 

1 "  C  AVE  me,  O  God ;  the  swelling  floods 
^  "  Break  in  upon  my  s®ul : 
"I  sink,  and  sorrows  o'er  my  head 
f(  Like  mighty   waters  roll, 

2  "  I  cry  till  all  my  voice  be  gone ; 
"In  tears  I  waste  the  day: 
"  My  God,  behold  my  longing  eyes* 
"And  shorten  thy  delay. 


118  SUFFERINGS  AND 

3  "  They  hate  my  soul  without  a  cause, 
"  And   still  their  number  grows 
"More  than  the  hairs  around   my  head, 
"  And  mighty  are   my  toes. 

4"  'Twas  then  I  paid  that  dreadful  debt, 
"  That  men  could  never  pay, 
"And  gave  those  honours  to  thy  law, 
"  Which  sinners  took  awav." 

5  Thus,  in  the  great  Messiah's  name, 

The   royal   prophet   mourns ; 
Thus  he  awakes  our  hearts  to  grief, 
And  gives  us  joy  by  turns. 

6  "Now  shall  the  saints  rejoice,  and  find 

"  Salvation  in   my   name, 
"  For  I  have  borne  their  heavy  load 
"  Of  sorrow,  pain,  and  shame. 

7  "  Grief,  like  a  garment,  cloth'd  me  round, 

"  And  sackcloth  was  my  dress, 
"  While  I  procured  for  naked  souls 
"  A  robe   of  righteousness. 

8  "  Among  my  brethren  and  the  Jews 

"  I  like  a  stranger  stood, 
"And  bore  their  vile  reproach,  to  bring 
"  The  Gentiles  near  to  God. 

9  "  I  came  in   sinful  mortals'  stead 

"To  do  my   leather's  will; 
"Yet,  when  I  cleans'dmy  Father's  house, 

They  scandaliz'd  my  zeal. 
10  "  My  fasting  and  my  holy  groans 

"  Were  made  the  drunkard's  song : 
But  God,  from  his  celestial  throne, 

"  Heard  my  complaining  tongue. 
11 "  He  sav'd  me  from  the  dreadful  deep, 

"  Nor  let  my  soul  be  drown'd ; 
"  He  rais'd  and  fix'd  my  sinking    feet 

"  On  well  established  ground. 
32  "'T was  in  a  most  accepted  hour, 

'•  My  prayer  arose  on  high, 
"And,  for  my  sake,  my  God  shall^  hear 

"The  dying  sinner's  cry." 


DEATH  OF  CHRIST,  119 

2  i  q  )  Psalm  69.  2d  Part.  CM.  b  or 

I  Abridge,  Canterbury. 

The  passion  and  exaltation  of  Christ, 

1  VTO  XV  let  our  lips  with  holy  fear, 
^^   And  mournful  pleasure,    sing 
The  sufferings  of  our  great  High-Priest, 

The  sorrows  of  our  King. 

2  He  sinks  in  floods  of  deep  distress ; 

How  high  the  waters  rise ! 
While  to  his  heavenly  Father's  ear 
He  sends  perpetual  cries* 

3  "  Hear  me,  O  Lord,  and  save  thy  Son* 

"  Nor  hide  thy  shining  face ; 
"  Why  should  thy  favourite  look  like  one 
"  Forsaken  of  thy  grace  ? 

4 "With  rage  they  persecute  the  man 
"  That  groans"  beneath  thy  wound, 

■■•'  While  for  a  sacrifice  I  pour 
"  My  life  upon  the  ground. 

5 "They  tread  my  honour  to  the  dust, 
"  And  laugh  when  I  complain ;. 
*c  Their  sharp  insulting  slanders  add 
"  Fresh  anguish  to  my  pain. 

6  "  All  my  reproach  is  known  to  thee3 

"  The  scandal  and  the  shame  ; 
"  Reproaches  break  my  bleeding  heart, 
"And  lies  defile  my  name, 

7  "  I  look  for  pity,  but  in  vain ; 

"  My  kindred  are  my  grief: 
"I  ask  my  friends  for  comfort  round, 
"But  meet  with  no  relief, 

8  "  With  vinegar  they  mock  my  thirst ; 

"  They  give  me   gall  for  food  : 
"And,  s'pordiig  with  my  dying  groans,, 
"  They  triumph  in  my  blood. 

9  "  Shine  into  my  distressed  soul, 

"Let  thy  compassion  »ave; 
*'And  though  my  flesh  sink  down  to  deaths 
".Redeem  it  from  the  gravis 
B 


120  SUFFERINGS  AND 

10  "  I  shall  arise  to  praise  thy  name, 
"  Shall  reign  in  worlds  unknown ; 
"And  thy  salvation,  O  my  God, 
44  Shall  seat  me  on  thy  throne." 

ion!.     Psalm  22.   1st.  Part.  CM.    k 
l~uS  Plymouth,  Ustic.  D 

The  sufferings  and  death  of  Chrint. 

1  "\  X  7  HY  hath  my  God  my  soul  forsook, 

VV    •<  Nor  will  a  smile  afford?" 
(Thus  David  once  in  anguish  spoke, 
And  thus  our  dying  Lord.) 

2  Though  'tis  thy  chief  delight  to  dwell 

Among  thy  praising  saints, 
Yet  thou  canst  hear  a  groan  as  well, 
And  pity  our  complaints. 

3  Our  fathers  trusted  in  thy  name, 

And  great  deliverance  "found ; 
But  I'm  a  worm,  despis'd  of  men, 
And  trodden  to  the  ground. 

4  Shaking  the  head,  they  pass  me  by, 

And  laugh  my  soul  to  scorn; 
"In  vain  he  trusts  in  God,"  they  cry, 
"Neglected  and  forlorn." 

5  But  thou  art  he  who  form'd  my  flesh, 

By  thine  almighty  word: 
And  since  I  hung  upon  the  breast, 
My  hope  is  in  the  Lord. 

6  Why  will  my  Father  hide  lus  face 

When  foes  stand  threatening  round., 
In  the  dark  hour  of  deep  distress, 
And  not  a  helper  found? 

Pause. 

7  Behold  thy  darling  left  among 

The  cruel  and  the  proud, 
As  bulls  of  Bashan,  fierce  and  strong, 
As  lions  roaring  loud. 

8  From  earth  and  hell  my  sorrows  meet, 

To  multiply  the  smart; 
They  nail  myvhands,  they  pierce  my  feet, 
And  try  to  vex  my  heart. 


DEATH  OF  CMU8Y.  12k 

9  Yet  if  thy  sovereign  hand  let  loose 

The  rage  of  earth  and  hell, 
Why  will  my  heavenly  Father  bruise 
The  Son  he  loves  so  well? 

10  My  God,  if  possible  it  be, 

Withhold  tiiis  bitter  cup  ; 
But  I  resign  my  will  to  thee, 
And  drink  the  sorrows  up. 

HMy  heart  dissolves  with  pangs  unknown; 
In  groans  I  waste  my  breath ; 
Thy  heavy  hand  hath  brought  me  dowfi 
Low  as  the  dust  of  death. 

12  Father,  I  give  my  spirit  up, 
And  trust  it  in  thy  hand: 
My  dving  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope, 
And  rise  at  thy  command. 

1<?1  )       Hymn  114.    B.  2.    CM.       gg 
1"l\  St.  Martin's,  Mear. 

Christ's  death,  victory,  and  damxrvon. 

1  T  SING  my  Saviour's  wondrous  death; 
-1  He   conquer'd  wheal  he  fell : 
*'Tisfinish,dy  said  his  dying  breath, 

And  shook  the  gates  of  heir. 

2  4 '  Tin  finhti'd?  our  Immanuel  cries ; 

'The  dreadful  work  is  done:' 
Hence  shall  his  sovereign  throne  arise  : 
His  kingdom  is  begun. 

3  His  cross  a  sure  foundation  laid 

For  glory  and  renown, 
When,  through  the  regions  of  the  dead, 
He  pass'd  to  reach  the  crown. 

4  Exalted  at  his  Father's  side 

Sits  cur  victorious  Lord  ; 
To  heaven  and  hell  his  hands  divide 
The  vengeance  or  reward. 
SThe  saints  from  his  propitious  eye 
Await  their   several  crowns, 
And  all  the  sons  of  darkness  fi.y 
The  terror  of  Ms  frewns. 
E  2 


122,  123  RESURRECTION 

192  I     Psalm  16.    2d.  Part    L.M.   * 
)  Evening- Hymn, 

C/t '  ixt. \  a  H-  ■  uj/ic ct icy. 

1  T  TOW  fast  their  guilt  and  sorrows  rise, 
il  Who  haste  to  seek  some  idol  god  f 
I  will  not  taste  their  sacrifice, 

Their  offerings  of  forbidden  blood. 

2  My  God  provides  a  richer  cup, 
And  nobler  food  to  livy  upon; 
He  for  my  life  has  offcr'd  up 
Jesus,  his  best  beloved  Son. 

3  His  love  is  my  perpetual  feast ; 

By   dav  his  counsels  guide  me  right ; 
And,  be  his  name  forever  blest, 
Who  gives  me  sweet  advice  by  night. 

4  I  set  him  still  before  mine  eyes  ; 

At  my  right  hand  he  stands  prepared 
To  keep  my   soul  from   all   surprise, 
And  be  my  everlasting  guard. 

RESURRECTION  OF  CHRIST. 


123^ 


Psalm  16.    2d.  Part.    C.  M.    * 
Abridge,  P>edford. 
The  death  ami  resurrection  of  Christ. 
1 "  T  SET  the  Lord  before  my  face, 
1  "  He  bears  my   courage   up  ; 
"My  heart  and  tongue  their  joys  express, 
"  My  flesh   shall  rest  in  hope. 

2  "  My  spirit,  Lord,  thou  wilt  not  leave 
"Where  souls  departed   arc  ; 

"Nor  quit  my  body  to  the  grave, 
"To  see  corruption  there. 

3  "  Thou  wilt  reveal  the  path  of  life, 

"  And  raise  me  to  thy  throne  : 
"  Thy  courts  immortal  pleasure  give  ; 
"Thy  presence,  joys  unknown." 

4  [Thus,  in  the  name  of  Christ  the  Lord, 

The  holy   David  sung, 
And  Providence  fulfils  the   word 
Of  his  prophetic  tongue. 


OF  CHRIST.  124 

$  Jesus,   wham  even*  soint  adores, 
Was  cracify'd  and  slain  ; 
Behold  the  tomb  its  prey  restoresi 
Behold,  he  lives  again  ! 

6  When  shall   my  feet  arise    and  stand 
On  heaven's  "eternal  hills  ? 
There  sits  the  Son  at  God's  right  hand, 
And  there  the  Father  smiles.] 

jqaI        Hymn  76.    B.  2.    C.  M.        « 

)  Devizes,  Rochester. 

The  resurrection  and  a&semion  of  Christ- 

1  U  OSANNA  to  the  Prince  of  Light, 
^A  Who   cloth'd  himself  in  clay  ; 
Enter'd  the  iron  gates  of  death, 

And  tore  the  bars  away. 

2  Death  is  no  more  the  king  of  dread, 

Since  our  Immanuel   rose ; 
He  took  the  tyrant's  sting  away, 
And  spoil'd  our  hellish  foes. 

3  See,  how  the  Conqueror  mounts  aloft. 

And  to  his  Father  flies, 
With  scars  of  honour  in  his  fleshy 
And  triumph  in  his  eyes. 

4  There  our  exalted  Saviour  reigns, 

And  scatters  blessings  down ; 
Our  Jesus  tills  the-  middle  seat 
Of  the  celestial  throne. 

5  [Raise  your  devotion,  mortal  tongues. 

To  reach  his  bless'd  abode; 
Sweet  be  the  accents  of  your  songs 
To  our  incarnate  God, 

6  Bright  angels,  strike  your  loudest  strings/ 

\  our  sweetest  voices   raise ; 
L<et  heaven,  and  ail  created  things, 
Sound  our  ImmanueFs  praise,] 


I       fills    iteSUfcRfiCTIOK  AM> 

10£?        Hvmk  20.    K).    CM.       *. 
12o3  York,  St.  Ann's.  * 

76//r  of  heaven   by   the   resurrection  of 

Christ. 
1  OLESS'D  be  the  everlasting  God, 
JL)  The  Father  of  our  Lord  ; 
Be  his  abounding  mercy  prais'd, 
His  majesty  ador'd. 

J?  When  from  the  dead  he  rais" d  hia 
And  caliVl  him    to  the  sky, 
He  gave  our  souls  a  lively  hope 
That  they  should  never  die. 
3  What  though  our  inbred  sins  require 
Our  flesh  to  see  the  dust, 
Yc  t  as  the  Lonl  cur  Saviour  rose,  ■ 
So  all  his  followers  must. 

4 There's  an  inheritance  divine 
Reserv'd  against  that  day; 
'Tis  uncorruptcd,  undenl'd, 
And   caimot  waste   away, 
5  Saints  by  the  power  of  God  arc  kept 
Till  the  salvation   come ; 
We  walk  by  faith,  as   strangers  here, 
Till  Christ  shall  call  us  home. 

126  J       Hymn  137.    B.  2.    L.  M.        « 

5         Cumberland,  Dunstan. 

Miracles  in  the  life,  death,  unci  rcsurrcc- 

tiari  of  Christ, 

1  T)  EHOLD  the  blind  their  sight  receive!- 
JP  Behold  the  dead  awake  and  live  ! 
The  dumb  speak  wanders !  and  the  lame 
Leap  like  the  hart,  and  bless  his  name. 

2  Thus  doth  th'  eternal  Spirit  own, 
And  seal  the  mission  of  the  Son  ; 
The  Father  vindicates  his  cause, 
While  he  hangs  bleeding  on  the  cross. 

3  He  dies !  the  heavens  in  mourning  stood# 
He  rises!  and  appears  a  God: 
Behold  the  Lord  ascending  high, 

No  more  tc  bleed,  i*o  mpye  to  dde! 


ASCENSION  OF  CHRISr.     127 

4  Hence  and  forever  from  my  heart 
I  bixi  my  doubts  and  fears  depart; 
And  to  those  hands  my  soul  resign, 
Which  bear  credentials  so  divine. 

ASCENSION   AND    EXALTATION 
OF    CHRIST. 

19*7  Psalm  2.  L.  M.        Kor^f 

1  *  '  S  Quercy,  Bath. 

Chrii  i*s  death,  resurrection,  and  ascension. 

1XK7HY  did  the  Jews  proclaim  their 
V  V  rage  ? 

The  Romans,  why  their  swords  employ? 
Against  the  Lord  their  powers  engage, 
His  dear  Anointed  to  destroy  ? 

2  "Come,  let  us  break  his  bands,"they  say', 
"  This  man  shall  never  give  us  laws  :" 
And   thus  they   cast  his  yoke  away, 

And  nail'd  their  Monarch  to  the  cross. 

2  But  God,   who  high  in  glory  reigns, 
Laughs  at  their  pride,  their  rage  controls: 
He'll  vex  their  hearts  with  inward  pains, 
And  speak  in  thunder  to  then*  souls. 

4"I  will  maintain  the  King  I  made, 
"  On  Zjon's  everlasting  hiil ; 
"  My  hand  shall  bring  him  from  the  dead, 
*'And  he  shall  stand  yourSovereign  still.** 

5  [His  wondrous  rising  from  the  earth 
Makes  his  eternal  Godhead  known: 
The  Lord  declares  his  heavenly  birth, 
"This  day  have  I  begot  my  Son, 

6  "  Ascend,  my  Son,  to  my  right  hand  ; 
"There  thou  shalt  ask,  and  I  bestow 
"The  utmost  bounds  of  heathen  land: 
"  To  thee  the  northern  isles  shall  bow."] 

7  But  nations  that  resist  his  grace 
Shall  fall  beneath  his  iron   stroke ; 
Hjs  rod  shall  crush  his  foes  with  ease. 
As  potter's  earthen  work  is  broke. 


128  ASCENSION  AND 

Pause. 

8  Now  ye  who  sit  on  earthly  thrones, 
Be  wise,  and  serve  the  Lord  the  Lamb; 
Now  at  his  feet  submit  your  crowns, 
Rejoice  and  tremble   at  his  name. 

9  With  humble  love  address  the  Son, 
Lest  he  grow  angry  and  ye  die; 
His  wrath  will  burn  to  worlds  unknown, 
If  ye  provoke  his  jealousy. 

10  His  storms  shall  drive  you  quick  to  hell; 
He  is   a  God,   and  ye"  but  dust: 
Happy  the  souls  that  know    him  well, 
And  make  his  grace  their  only  trust. 

l»o?  Psalm  24.    L.  M.  Sfc 

1/5  5  Wells,  Nantwich. 

Saints  dwell  in  heavfn  ;    or ,  Christ's  as- 

tension- 
1HTHIS  spacious  earth  is  all  the  Lord's, 
i-    And  men,  and  worms,  and  beasts, 

and  birds ; 
He  rais'd  the  building   on  the  seas, 
And   gave  it  for  their  dwelling-place. 

2  But  there's  a  brighter  world  on  high, 
Thy  palace,    Lord,    above   the  sky : 
Who  shall   ascend  that  blest  abode, 
And  dwell  so  near  his  Maker,  God 

3  He  that  abhors  and  fears  to  sin, 
Whose  heart  is  pure,  whose  hands  are 

clean ; 
Him   shall  the  Lord  the  Saviour  bless, 
And  clothe  his  soul  with  righteousness. 

4  These  are  the  men,  the  pious  race, 
That  seek  the  God  of  Jacob's  face ; 
These  shall  enjoy  the  blissful  sight, 
And  dwell  in  everlasting  light. 

Pause. 
£  Rejoice,  ye   shining  worlds  on  high, 
Behold  the  King  of  Glorv  nigh ! 
Wrho  can  this  King  of  Glory  be  ?    * 
T&e  mighty  Lord,  the  Saviour's  he. 


EXALTATION  OF  CHRIST.  129,130 

6  Ye  heavenly  gates,  your  leaves  display, 
To  make  the.  Lord  the  Saviour  way: 
Laden  with  spoils  from  earth  and  hell, 
The  Conqueror  comes  with  God  to  dwell . 

fRais'd  from  the  dead,  he   goes  before, 
He   opens  heaven's  eternal  door, 
To  give   his  saints  a  blest  abode, 
Near  their  Redeemer  and  their  God. 


129} 


Psalm  47.    C.  Mf 
Devizes,  Rochester. 
Christ  asrendbg  and   reigning. 


1/^V  FOR  a  shout  of   sacred  joy 
V-/  To  God,  the  sovereign  King ! 
Let  every  land  their  tongues  employ, 
And  hymns  of  triumph   sing. 

2  Jesus  our  God  ascends  on  high ! 

His  heavenly  guards,  around, 
Attend  him   rising  through  the    sky, 
With  trumpets    joyful  sound. 

3  While  angels  shout,and  praise  their  King, 

Let  mortals  learn  their  strains: 
Let  all   the  earth  his  honours  sing ; 

O'er  all  the  earth  he  reigns. 
4 Rehearse  his  praise  with  awe  profound; 

Let  knowledge   lead  the    song; 
Nor  mock  Mm    with  a  solemn  sound 

Upon  a  thoughtless  tongue. 

5  In  Israel  stood  his  ancient  throne, 

He  lov'd  that  chosen  race; 
But  now  he  calls  the  world  his  own, 
And  heathens  taste  his  grace. 

6  The  Gentile  nations  are  the  Lord's, 

There  Abraham's  God  is  kYicwn, 
While  powers  and  princes,  shields  and 
Submit  before  his  throne.      [swords, 

1  «n  X  Psalm  68.    2d,  Part.    L.  M.    & 

i5U)  Blendcn,  Dunstan. 

Christ's  n  scension,  and  the  gift  ofthesfiirit, 

1  T    ORD,when  thou  didst  ascend  on  high, 

A-*  Ten  thousand  angels  fiil'd  the  sky  : 

Those  heavenly  guards  around  thee  wait, 

Like  ckariots,'  that  attend  thy  state 


131  ASCENSION  AND 

2  Not  Sinai's  mountain  could  appear 
More  glorious  when  the  Lord  wa* there , 
While  he  pronounc'd  his  dreadful  law, 
And  struck  the  chosen  tribes  with  awe. 

3  How  bright  the  triumph  none  can  tell, 
When  the  rebellious  powers  of  hell, 
That  thousand  souls  had  captive  made, 
Were  all  in   chains  like  captives  led. 

4  Rais'd  by  his  Father  to  the  throne, 
He  sent' the  promis'd  Spirit  down, 
With  gifts  and  grace  for  rebel   men, 
That  God  might  dwell  on  earth  again. 

,  q  ,  ">       Hymn  HI.    B.  1.    S.  M.        b 

1  ^    3      Sutton,  Little  Marlborough. 
The  humiliation  and  exaltation  of  Christ. 

1  \\  J  HO  has  believed  thy  word, 

VV     Or  thy  salvation  known  ? 
Reveal  thine  arm,  Almighty  Lord, 
And  glorify  thy  Son. 

2  The  Jews  esteem'd  him  here 
Too  mean  for  their  belief  : 

Sorrows  his  chief  acquaintance  were, 
And  his  companion,  grief. 

3  They  turn'd  their  eyes  away. 
And  treated  him  with  scorn ; 

But  'twas  their  griefs  upon  him  lay, 
Their  sorrows  he  has  borne. 

4  'Twas  for  the  stubborn  Jews, 
And  Gentiles,  then  unknown, 

The  God  of  justice  pleas'd  to  bruise 
His  best  beloved  Son, 

5  "But  I'll  prolong  his  days, 

"  And  make  his  kingdom  stand  ; 
"My  pleasure,"'  saith  the  God  of  grace, 
M  Shall  prosper  in  his  hand. 

f>     ["  His  joyful  soul  shall  see 
"  The  purchase  of  his  pain, 
M  And  by  his  knowledge  justify 
14  The  guilty  souls  of  men.] 


EXALTATION  OF  CHRIST.    132 

["  Ten  thousand  captive  slaves, 
"•Releas'd  from  death  and  sin, 
"  Shall  quit  their  prisons  and  their  graves, 
And  own  his  power  divine.] 

§      ["  Heaven  shall  advance  my  Son 
'*  To  joys  that  earth  deny'd; 
lt  Who  saw  the  follies  men  had  done, 
"  And  bore  their  sins,  and  dy'd,"] 

lnQl        Hymn  142.    B.  1.   S.M.        b 
io*  £  Aylesbury,  Ustic. 

1 he  same. 

1  T   IKE  sheep  we  went   astrav, 
Lj    And  broke  the  fold  of  God  ; 

Each  wandering  in  a  different  way, 
But  all  the  downward  road. 

2  How  dreadful  was  the  hour, 
When  God  our  wanderings  laid, 

And  did   at    once  his  vengeance  pour 
Upon  the  Shepherd's  head ! 

3  How  glorious  was  the  grace 
When  Christ  sustain'd  the  stroke; 

His  life  and  blood  the  Shepherd  pays 
A  ransom  for  the  flock. 

4  His  honour  and  his  breath 
Were  taken  both  away: 

Join'd  with  the  wicked  in  his  death, 
And  made  as  vile  as  they. 

$     But  God  shall  raise  his  head 
O'er  all  the  sons  of  men, 
And  make  him  see  a  numerous  seed, 
To  recompense  his  pain. 

6     "  111  give  him,"  saith  the  Lord, 
"  A  portion  with  the  strong  ; 
"  He  shall  possess  a  large  reward, 
41  And  hold  his  honours  lone;' 


133, 134        ASCENSION  AND 

„h)         Hymn  43.    B.  2.    L.  M.        * 
JJl?S  Nantwich,  Dunstan. 

Cbritt's  sufferings  and  vlory. 

i  XT^w  f°r  a  tune  °f  i°fty  pra^se 

INI      To  great  Jehovah's  equal  Son  ! 
Awake,   my  voice,  in  heavenly  lays, 
Tell  loud  tlie  wonders  he  hath  done. 

2  Sine  how  he  left  the  worlds  of  light, 
Ana  the  bright  robes  he  wore  above  ; 
Row  swift  and  joyful   was  his  flight 
On   wings  of  everlasting  love  ! 

3  [Down  to  this  base,  this  sinful  earth, 
He  came  to  raise  our  nature  high  ; 

He  came  t'  atone  Almighty   wrath — 
Jesus,  the  God,  was  born  to  die.] 

4  [Hell   and  its  lions  roar'd  around ; 
His  precious  blood  the  monsters  spilt ; 
While  weighty  torrowsprcss'dhim  down, 
Large  as  the  loads  of  all  our  guilt.] 

5  Deep  in  the  shades  of  gloomy   death, 
Th'  Almighty  Captive  pris'ner   lay ; 
Th'  Almights   Captive  left  the  earth, 
And  rcse  to  everlasting  day. 

6  Lift  up  your  eyes,  ye  sons  of  light, 
Up  to  his  t..rone   of  shining  grace; 
See   what  immortal  glories   sit 
Round  the  sweet  beauties  of  his  face! 

7  Amongst  a  thousand  harps  and  songs, 
Jesus,  the  God,  exalted  reigns! 

His  sacred  name   fills  all  their  tongues 
And  echoes  through  the  heavenly  plains  ! 

1^4?  Psalm  8.    CM.  2fc 

^  Liverpool,  Abrige. 

Christ's  co7id(&cen.sion   and  glorification  '> 

or,  God  madr  man. 
1  f^\  LORD,  cur  Lord,  how  wondrous 
V-V  great 

Is  thine   exalted  name  ! 
The  glories  of  thy  heavenly  state 
Let  men  and  babes  proclaim. 


EXALTATION  OF  CHRIST.    135 

a  When  I  behold  thy  works  on  high, 
The  moon  that  rules  the  night, 
And  stars,  that  well  adorn  the  sky, 
Those  moving  worlds  of  light: 

3  Lord,  what  is  man,  or  all  his  race, 

Who  dwells  so  far  below, 
That  thou  shouldst  visit  him  with  grace, 
And  love  his  nature  so? 

4  That  thine  eternal  Son  should  bear 

To  take  a  mortal  form, 
Made  lower  than  his  angels  are, 
To  save  a  dying  worm! 

5  [Yet  while  He  liv'd  on  earth  unknown. 

And  men  would  not  adore, 
Th'  obedient  seas  and  fishes  own 
His  Godhead   and  his  power. 

6rThe  waves  lay  spread  beneath  his  feet ; 
And  fish,  at  his   command, 
Bring  their  large  shoals  to  Peter's  net, 
Bring  tribute  to  his  hand. 

7  These  lesser  glories   of  the   Son 

Shone . through,  the  fleshly   cloud; 
Now  we  behold  him  on  his  throne, 

And  men  confess  him  God.] 

8  Let  him  be  crown'd  with  majesty, 

Who  bcfw'd  his  head  to  death'; 

And  be  his  honours  -  sounded  high, 

By  all  things  that   have  breath. 

9  Jesus,  our  Lord,  how  wondrous  great 

Is  thine  exalted  name ; 
The  glories  of  thy  hea-venly  state 
Let  the  whole  earth  proclaim. 

yap-)        Hymn  83.    B.  2.    CM.        « 
1  &a  >  Irish,  Cambridge. 

Th?  fia&sion  and  exaltation  of  Christ. 
lT^HUS  saith  the  Ruler  of  the  skies, 
-*■    "Awake,  my  dreadful  swarct^ 
6*  Awake,  my  wrath,  and  smite  the  man, 
*'My  fellow, "  saith  the  Lord. 


136  ASCENSION  AM; 

2  Vengeance  receiv'd  the  dread  command 

And,   armed,  down  she  flics  ; 

Jesus  submits  V  his  Father's  hand, 

And   bows  his   head  and   dies. 

3  But,  O !  the  wisdom,  and  the  grace, 

That  join  with  vengeance  now  ! 
He  dies  to  save  our  guilty  race, 
And  yet  he  rises  too. 

4  A  person  so  divine  was  he, 

Who  yielded   to  be  slain, 
That  he   could  give  his  soul   away, 
And  take  his  life  again. 

5  Live,  glorious  Lord,  and  reign  on  high 

Let  every  nation  sing, 
And  anjrels  sound,  with  endless  joy, 
The  baviour,  and  the  King. 

10a)        Htmh  84.    B.2.    S.M.        g 
1^0  >  Wakefield,  Dover. 

The  Ham<\ 
1     /^OME,  all  harmonious  tongues, 
w  Your  noblest  music  bring  ; 
*Tis  Christ,  the  everlasting   God, 
And  Christ,  the   man,  we  sing. 
£     Tell  how  he  took  oar  flesh, 
To  take  away  oui*  guilt  j 
Sing  the  dear  drops  of  sacred  blood, 
That  hellish  monsters   spilt. 

3  [  Alas !    the  cruel  spear 
Went  deep  into  his   side  ; 

And  the  rich  flood   of  purple  gore 
Their  murderous  weapons  dy'dj) 

4  [The  waves  of  swelling  grief 
Did  o'er  hjs  bosom   roll; 

And  mountains   of  almighty  wrath 
Lay  heavy  on  his  souL] 

5  Down  to  the  shades  of  death 
He  bow'd  his  awful  head  ? 

Yet  he  arose  to  live  and  reiga 
When  deatV    itself  is  dead. 

6  No  more  toe  bloody  spear, 
The  cross  and  nails  ns  marc?;. 


EXALTATION  OF  CHRIST.  137,138 

For  hell  itself  shakes  at  his  name, 
And  all  the  heavens  adore. 

7  There  the  Redeemer  sits 
High  on  the  Father's  throne  ; 

The  Father  lays  his  vengeance  by, 
And  smiles  upon  his  Son. 

8  There  his  full  glories  shine 
With  uncreated  rays, 

And  bless  his  saints'  "and  angels'  eyes, 
To  everlasting  days. 

•  otl  Psalm  21.    L.  M.  « 

1  ^ 7  3  Eaton,  Dunstan. 

Christ  exalted  to  the  kingdom, 

1  "TV-WED  rejoie'd  in  God  his  strength, 
-L^Rais'd  to  the  throne  by  special  grace; 
But  Christ,  the  Son,  appears  at  lengthy 
Fulfils  the  triumph  and  the  praise. 

2  How  great  is  the  Messiah's  joy 
In  the  salvation   of  thy  hand ! 

Lord,  thou  hast  rais'd  his  kingdom  high, 
And  giv'n  the  world  to  his  command. 

3  Thy  goodness  grants  whate'er  he  will, 
Nor  doth  the  least   request  withhold; 
Blessings  of  love  prevent  him   still, 
And  crowns  of  glory,  not  of  gold. 

4  Honour  and  majesty  divine 
Around  his   sacred  temples  shine  ; 
Blest  with  the  favour  of  thy  face, 
And  length  of  everlasting  days. 

5  Thine  hand  shall  find  out  all  his  foes  ;. 
And  as  a  fiery  oven  glows 

With  raging  heat  and  living  coals, 

So  shall  thy  wrath  devour  their  souls. 

iaQ7    Psalm  22.    2d. Part.    CM.    b 
lja5  Marlooro',  Orange. 

Chrises  sufferings  and  kingdom. 
1  "  "\JOW  from  the  roaring  lion's  rage, 
1^1    "  O  Lord,  protect  thy  Son  ; 
"  Nor  leave  thy  darling  to  engage, 
"  The  powers  of  hell  alone/' 


139  ASCENSION  AND 

Thus  did  our  suffering  Saviour  pray, 
With  mighty  cries  and  tears  •  ' 
God  heard  him  in  that  dreadful  day, 
And  chased  away  his  fears. 

3  Great  was  the  victory  of  his  death, 

His  throne  exalted  high  ; 
And   all   the  kindreds  of  the  earth 
Shall   worship,  or  shall  die. 

4  A  numerous  offspring  must  arise 

From  his  expiring  groans  ; 
Tiiey  shall  he   reckon'd  in  his  eyes 
For  daughters  and  for  sons. 

5  The  meek  and  humble  souls  shall  see 

His  table  richly  spread  ; 
And   all  that  seek  the  Lord  shall  be 
With  joys  immortal  fed. 

6  The  isles  shall  know  the  righteousness 

Of  our  incarnate  God  ; 
And  nations  yet  unborn,  profess 
Salvation  in  his  blood. 

1(2(J  Psalm  22.    L.  M.  h 

iJJ5  Putney,  Armly.  u 

Chrixfa  sufferings  and  exaltation. 

1  VfOW  let  our  mournful  songs  record 
1  >l    The  dying  sorrows  of  our  Lord, 

When  he  complain'd  in  tears  and  blood. 
As  one  forsaken  of  his  God. 

2  The  Jews  beheld  him  thus  forlorn, 
And  shook  their  heads,  and  laugh'd  in 

scorn ; 
"  He  rescu'd  others  from  the   grave, 
"  Now  let  him    try  himself  to  save. 

3  "  This  is  the  man  did  once  pretend 

"  God  was  his  father  and   his  friend  ; 
u  If  God  the  blessed  lov'd   him  so, 
"  Why  doth  he  fail  to  help  him  now  ?%> 

4  Barbarous  people  !  cruel  priests  ! 
How  they  stood  round  like  savage  beasts, 
Like  lions  gaping  to  devour, 

Whea  God  had  left  him  in  their  power- 


EXALTATION  OF  CHRIST.    140 

5  They  wound  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet, 
Till  streams  of  blood  each  other  meet ; 
By  lot  his  garments  they  divide, 

And  mock  the  pangs  in  which  he  dy'd. 

6  But  God  his  Father  heard  his  cry ; 
^Rais'd  from  the  dead,  he  reigns  on  high ; 

The  nations  learn  his  righteousness, 
And  Humble  sinners  taste  his  grace, 

14q)   Psalm  89.    4th.  Part     C.  M.   % 

\  Christmas,  Swanwick. 

Christ's  medial orial  kingdom;  or.  his  di- 
vine and  human  na'urr, 
IT  TEAR  what  the  Lord  in  vision  said. 
Jt~JL  And  made  his  mercy  known : 
"  Sinners,  behold  your  help  is  laid 
**On  my   Almighty  Son. 

2  "  Behold  the  man  my  wisdom  chose 

"Among  your  mortal  race  ; 
"  His  head  my  hcly  oil  o'ernows, 
"The  Spirit  of  my  grace. 

3  "  High  shall  he  reign  on  David's  throne, 

"  My  people's  better  King  ; 
"My  arm  shall  beat  his  rivals  down, 
"And  still  new  subjects  bring. 

4  "  My  truth  shall  guard  him  in  his  way, 

"  With  mercy  by  his  side, 
*i  While  in  my  name,  through  earth  and 
sea, 
"He  shall  in  triumph  ride. 

5  "  Me  for  his  Father  and  his  God 

"  He  shall  forever  own, 
"  Call  me  his  rock,  his  high  abode  ; 
"  And  I'll  support  my  Son. 
%  "  My  first-born  Son,  array'd  in  grace, 
"  At  my  right  hand  shall  sit  ; 
"  Beneath  him  angels  know  their  place, 
"And  monarchs  at  his  feet. 
2  "  My  covenant  stands  forever  fast ; 
"  My  promises  are  strong  ; 
"  Firm   as  the  heavens  his  throne  shall 
"His  seed  endure  as  long."        {last, 
E  3 


J4U42  INTERCESSION 


141  ( 


Psalbi  99.     1st.  Part.    S.M. 

Sutton,  Hopkins. 
faint's  kinjfti;r>    ,.nd  majesty,. 


X     XHE  God  Jehovah  reigns, 
1     L.et  all  the  nations  fear  ; 
Let  sinners  tremble  at  his   throne, 
And  saints  be  humble  there. 

2  Jt  us,  the  Saviour,  reigns! 
Let  earth  adore  its  Lord  ; 

Bright  cherubs  his  attendants  stand, 
Swift  to  fulfil  lus  word. 

3  In  Zion  is  his  throne, 
His  honours  are  divine  : 

His  church   shall    make    his   wonders 
known. 
For  there  his  glories  shine. 

4  How  holy  is  his  name ! 
How  terrible  his  praise  ! 

Justice,  and  truth,  and  judgment  join 
In  all  his  works  of  grace. 


INTERCESSION   OF   CHRIST. 

.a91        Hymk3$.    B.  2.    S.  M.       * 
i4"-5  Thatcher,  St.  Thomas. 

( 'ii  ik^s  intercession. 

1  \\ 7 ELL,  the  Redeemer's  gone 

VV    T'  appear  before  our  God, 
To  sprinkle  o'er  the  flaming  throne 
With  his  atoning  blood. 

2  No  fiery   vengeance  now, 

Nor  burning  wrath  ccmes  down; 
If  justice  call  for  sinners'  blood, 
The  Saviour  shows  his  own. 

3  Before  his  Father's  eye 
Our  humble  suit  he  moves ; 

The  Father  lays  his  thunder  by, 
And  looks,  and  smiles,  and  loves. 

4  Now  may  our  joyful  tongues 
Our  Maker's  honour  sing  ; 

Jesus,  the  Priest,  receives  our  songs, 
f  And  bears  them  to  the  King, 


OF  CHRIST.  143 

5  [We  bow  before  his  face, 
And  sound  his  glories  high: 

*'  Hosanna  to  the  God  of  grace, 
"Who  lavs  his  thunder  by.] 

6  "  On  earth  thy  mercy  reigns, 
"  And  triumphs  all  above  ;" 

But,  Lord,  how  weak  are  mortal  strains, 
To  speak  immortal  love: 

7  [How  jarring  and  how  low 
Are  all  the  notes  we  sing ! 

Sweet  Saviour,  tune  our  songs  anew, 
And  they  shall  please  the  King.] 

,.o7         Hymn  3?,   B.  2.    CM,        38 

J  * J  $  York,  Braintree. 

The  sam ', 

1  T   IFT  up  your  eyes  to  th'  heavenly  seat* 
JL-i  Where  your  Redeemer  stays: 
Kind  Intercessor,  there  he  sits, 

And  loves,  and  pleads,  and  prays. 

2  'Twas  well,  my  soul,  he  dy'd  for  thee, 

And  shed  his   vital  blood; 
Appeas'd  stern  justice  on  the  tree, 
And  then  arose  to  God 

3  Petitions  now,  and  praise  may  rise, 

And  saints  their  offerings  bring; 
The  Priest,  with  his  own  sacrifice, 
Presents  them   to  the  King. 

4  [Let  Papists    trust  what  names  they 

please, 
Their  saints  and  angels  boast; 
We've  no  such  advocates  as  these. 
Nor  pray  to  th'  heavenly  host.] 

5  Jesus  alone  shall  bear  my  cries 

Up  to  his  Father's  throne; 
He,  dearest  Lord,  perfumes  my  sighs, 
And  sweetens  every  groan. 

6  [Ten  thousand  praises  to  the  King ; 

Hosanna  in  the  highest ; 
Ten  thousand  thanks  our  spirits  bring 
To  God,  and  to  his  Christ.] 
E  4 


1U  INTERCESSION 

141.?      HvMX  U3'    B-  *■   C>M-       * 
$         Christmas,  Rochester. 

Cliist  and  Aaron. 

1  T  ESUS,  in  thee  our  eyes  behold 
J    A  thousand   glo'-ies  more 

Th  m  the  rich  gems   and  polish'd  gold 
The   sons  of  Aaron  wore. 

2  They    first   their    own    burnt-offerings 

brought, 
To   purge  themselves  from  sin  ; 
Thy  lite  was  pure  without  a  spot, 
And  all  thy  nature  clean. 

o  [Fresh  blood,  as  constant  as  the  da}', 
Was  on  their  altar  spilt ; 
But  thy  one  offering  takes  away, 
Forever,  all  our  guilu] 

4[T':eir  priesthood  ran  through  several 
hands, 
For  mortal  was   their  race  ; 
Tlw  never-changing  office  stands 
Eternal  as  thy  days.] 

5  [Once,  in  the  circuit  of  a  year, 

With  blood,  but  not  his  own, 
Aaron   within  the   veil  appears 
Before  the  golden  throne. 

6  But  Christ  by  his  own  powerful  blood, 

Ascends  above  the  skies, 
And  in  the  presence  of  our  God 
Shews  his  own  sacrifice.] 

7  Jesus,  the  King  of  Glory,  reigns 

On  Zion's  heavenly  hill, 
Looks'like  a  Lamb  that  has  been  slain, 
And  wears  his  priesthood  still. 

8  He  ever  lives  to  intercede 

Before  his  Father's  face  : 
Give  him,  my  soul,  thy  cause  to  plead, 
Nor  doubt  the  Father's  grace. 


OF  CHRIST.  145, 146 

..-")         Hymm.U    B.2.     CM.        % 
14^5  Abridge,  Barby. 

Christ  is  the   substance  of  the  Levitical 
priesthood. 

1  HPHE  true  Messiah  now  appears, 

A    The  types  are  all  withdrawn: 
So  fly  the  shadows  and  the  stars, 
Before  the  rising  dawn. 

2  No  smoking  sweets,  nor  bleeding  lambs, 

Nor  kid,  nor  bullock  slain ; 
Incense  and  spice,  of  costly  names, 
Would  all  be  burnt  in  vain. 

3  Aaron  must  lay  his  robes  away, 

His  mitre  and  his  yest, 
When  God  himself  comes  down  to  be 
The  offering  and  the  priest. 

4  He  took  our  mortal  flesh,  to  show 

The  wonders  of  his  love; 
For  us  he  paid  his  life  below, 
And  prays  for  us  above. 

5  "  Father,"  he  cries,  "  forgive  their  sins, 
"  For  I  myself  have  died  ;" 

And  then  he  shows  his  open'd  veins. 
And  pleads  his  wounded  side. 

14fO  Psalm  2.    S.M.  # 

J*°S  Silver-Street,  Dover. 

Christ    d:ingt  rising,    interceding,    and 

reigning. 
1     [\  TAKER  and  sovereign  Lord 
xVi.  Of  heaven,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
Thy  providence  confirms  thy  word, 
And  answers  thy  decrees. 
3     The  things  so  longj  foretold 
By  David,  are  fulhll'd, 
When  Jews  and  Gentiles  join  to  slay 
Jesus,  thine  holy  child.] 
3     Why  did  the  Gentiles  rage, 
And  Jews,  with  one  accord, 
Bend  all  their  counsels  to  destrd^ 
Th'  Anointed  of  the  Lerd  ? 


W  INTERCESSION. 

4  Rulers  and  kings  agree 
To  form  a   vain  design  ; 

Against  the  Lord  their  powers  unite, 
Against  his  Christ  they  join. 

5  The  Lord  derides  their  rage, 
And  will  support  hi*  throne  ; 

He  who  hath  rais'd  him  from  the  dead 
Hath  own'd  him  for  his  Son. 

Pause. 

6  Now  he's  ascended  high, 
And  asks  to  i*ule  the  earth  : 

The  merit  of  his  blood  he   pleads. 
And  pleads  his  heavenly  birth. 

7  He  asks,  and  God  bestows 
A  large  inheritance  : 

Far  as  the  world's  remotest  ends 
His  kingdom  shall  advance. 

8  The  nations  that  rebel 
Must  feel  his  iron  rod  ; 

He'll  vindicate  those  honours  well 
Which  he  receh  'd  from  God. 

9  [Be  wise,  ye  rulers,  now, 
And  worship  at  his  throne  ; 

With  trembling  joy,  ye  people,  bow 
To  God's  exalted  Son. 

10  If  once  his  wrath  arise, 
Ye  perish  on   the  place  ; 

Then  blessed  is  the  soul  that  flies 
For  refuge  to  his  grace.] 

i  at  \  Psalm  2.    C.  M.      *  or  t 

1  *  '  5  Dundee,  Bath. 

The  same. 
1TX7HY  did  the  nations  join  to  slay 
V  V    The  Lord's  anointed  Son  ? 
Why  did  they  cast  his  laws  away, 
And  tread  his  gospel  down  ? 

2  The  Lord,  who  sits  ubove  the  skies, 

Derides  their  rage  below, 
He  speaks  with  vengeance  in  his  eye! 
And  strikes  their  spirits  through 


CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST.    148 

3  "  I  call  him  my  eternal  Son, 

"  And  raise  him  from  the  dead ; 
"I  make  my  holy  hill  his  throne, 
"  And  wide  his  kingdom  spread, 
4 "Ask  me,  my  Son,  and  then  enjoy 
"The  utmost  heathen  lands: 
"  Thy  rod  of  iron  shall  destroy 
"  1  he  rebel  who  withstands." 

5  Be  wise,  ye  rulers  of  the  earth, 

Obey  tti'  anointed  Lord, 
Adore  the  King   of  heavenly  birth. 
And  tremble  at  his  word. 

6  With  humble  love  address  his  throne  - 

For  if  he  frown,  ye  die : 
Those  ax^e  secure,  and  those  alone, 
Who  on  his  grace  rely. 


CHARACTERS  AND   OFFICES  OF 
CHRIST. 

.  A  ,  )         Hymn  13.    B.  1.    L.  M.        % 

143  \  Gloucester,  Herald.     . 

The  Hon  of  God  incarnate  ;    or,  the  titles 

and  the  kingdom  of  Christ. 
1  ~T  HE  lands  that  long  in  darkness  lay, 
1    Now  have  beheld  a  heavenly  light ; 
Nations  that  sat  in  death's  cold  shade 
Are  bless'd  with  beams  divinely  bright. 

2 The  virgin's  promis'd  Son  is  bom; 
Behold  th'  expected  Child  appear ! 
What  shall  his  names  or  titles  be  ? 
"The  Wonderful,  the  Counsellor!" 

3  [This  infant  is  the  Mighty  God, 
Come  to  be  suckled  and  ador'd  ; 
Th'  Eternal  Father,  Prince  of  Peace, 
The  Son  of  David,  and  his  Lord.] 

4  The  government  of  earth  and  seas 
Upon  his  shoulders  shall  be  laid ; 
His  wide  dominion  still  increase, 
And  honours  to  his  name  be  paid, 


149, 150        CHARACTERS  AND 

5  Jesus,  the  holy   Child,  shall  sit 
High  oa  his  father  David's  throne  ; 
Shall  crush   his  foes  beneath  his  feet, 
And  reign  to  ages  yet  unknown. 

,  4Q  >       Hymn  132.    B.  2.    C.  M.       & 
I<fri7j  Cambridge,  -St.  James. 

The  offices  of  Christ. 

1  \  X  7E  bless  the  Prophet  of  the  Lord, 

VV  That  comes  with  truth  and  grace ; 
Jesus,   thy  Spirit  and  thy   word 
Shall  lead  us  in  thy  ways. 

2  We  reverence  our  High-Priest  above, 

Who  offer'd  up  his  blood, 

And  lives  to  carry  on  his  love, 

By  pleading  with  our  God. 

3  We  honour  our  exalted  King  ; 

How  sweet  are  his  commands  ! 
He  guards  our  souls  from  hell  and  sin, 
By   his  Almighty  hands. 

4  Hosanna  to  his  glorious  name, 

Who  saves  by  different  ways; 
His  mercies  lay  a  sovereign  claim 
To  our  immortal  praise. 

,  rn?        Hymn  146.    B.  1.    L.M.       X 
XoUi  Wells,  Antigua. 

Characters  of  Christ,  borrowed  from  in- 
animate things. 

1  [/">  O,  worship  at  Immanuel's  feet, 

VXSeein  his  face  what  wonders  meet! 
Earth  is  too  narrow  to  express 
His  worth,  his  glory,  or  his  grace.] 

2  [The  whole  creation   can  afford 

But  some  faint  shadows  of  my  Lord ; 
Nature,  to  make  his  beauties  known, 
Must  mingle   colours  not  her  own.] 

3  Is  he  compar'd  to  wine  or  bread  ? 
Dear  Lord,  our  souls  would  thus  be  fed : 
That  flesh,  that  dying  blood  of  thine, 
Js  bread  of  life,  is  heavenly  wine.] 


OFFICES  OF  CHRIST.         150 

4  [Is  he   a  tree  ?  The  world  receives 
Salvation   from   his  healing  leaves  : 
That  righteous   branch,    that   fruitful 

bough 
Is  David's  root  and   offspring  top.] 

5  [Is  he  a  rose  ?    Not  Sharon  yields 
Such  fragrancy  in  all  her  fields: 
Or  if  the  lily  'he  assume, 

The  valleys  bless  the  rich  perfumer] 

6  [Is  he  a  vine  ?  His  heavenly  root 
Supplies  the  boughs  with  life  and  fruitt 
O  let  a  lasting   union  join 

My  soul  to  Christ,   the  living  vine !] 

7  [Is  he  the  head  ?    Each  member  lives, 
And  owns  the  vital  powers  he  gives; 
The  saints  below,  and  saints  above, 
Join'd  by  his  Spirit  and  his  love.] 

8  [Is  he  a  fountain  ?  There  I  bathe, 
And  heal  the  plague  of  sin  and  death  : 
These  waters  all  my  soul  renew, 
And  cleanse  my  spotted  garments  too.^ 

9  [Is  he  afire?    He'll  purge  my  drossy 
But  the  true  gold  sustains  no  loss; 
Like  a  refiner  shall  he  sit, 

And  tread  the  refuse  with  his  feet.] 
JO  [Is  he  a  rock  ?  How  firm  he  proves  \ 
Tjie  Rock  of  Ages  never  moves ; 
Yet  the  sweet  streams  that  from  him  flow 
Attend  us  all  the  desert  through.] 

11  [Is  he  a  way?   He  leads  to  God; 
The  path  is  drawn  in  lines  of  blood  ; 
There  would  I  walk,  with  hope  andzeal^ 
Till  I  arrive  at  Zion's  hill.] 

12  [Is  he  a  door  ?    I'll  enter  in  : 
Behold  the   pastures  large  and  green ; 
A  paradise — divinely  fair; 

None  but  the  sheep  have  freedom  there.] 

13  [Is  he  design'd   a   corner-stone, 

For  men  to  build  their  heaven  upon  ? 
I'll  make  him   my  foundation  too, 
Nor  fear  the  plots   cf  he}]  b^'low.1 
F 


151  CHARACTERS  AND 

14  [Is  he  a  temple  ?    I  adore 

'1  h'   indwelling   majesty  and   power  , 
And  still  to   this  most  holy  place, 
Whene'er  I  pray,  I  turn  my  face.] 

15  [Is  he  a  star  ?    He  breaks  the  night, 
Piercing  the  shades  with  dawning  light 

I  know  his  glories  from  afar, 

I  know  the  bright,  tue  morning-star.] 

16  [Is  he  a  sun  ?  His  beams  are  grace, 
His  course   is  joy,    and  righteousness  : 
Nations  rejoice,  when  he   appears 
To  chase theirclouds.and  dry  their  tears.] 

17  [O  let  me   climb  those  higher  skies, 
Where  storms  and  darkness  never  rise  : 
There  he   displays  his  power  abroad, 
And  shine  and  reigns  th'  Incarnate  God.] 

18 [Nor earth,  nor  seas,  nor  sun,  nor  stars. 
Nor  heaven  his  full  resemblance  bears  ; 
His  beauties  we  can  never  trace. 
Till  we  behold  him  face  to  face.] 

151      1    Hymn  149.    B.  1.    L.M. .« 
1st.  Part.  3   Green's  Hundredth,  Bath. 

The  offices   of  Christ. 
X  TOIN  all  the  names  of  love  and  power. 
J    That  ever  men  or  angels  bore  ; 
All  are  too  mean  to  speak  his  worth, 
Or  set  ImmaflUeFs  glory  forth. 

2  But  O  !    what  condescending  ways 
He  takes  to  teach   his  heavenly  grace ! 
My  eyes  with  joy  and  wonder  see 
What'  forms  of  love  he  bears  for  me. 

3  [The  "Angel  of  the  covenant"  stands 
With  his  commission  in  his  hands, 
Sent  from  his  Father's  milder  throne 
To  make  the  great  salvation  known.] 

4Great  Prophet !  let  me  bless  thy  name  . 
By  thee  the  joyful  tidings  came 
Of  wrath  appeas'd,  of  sins  forgiven,1 
C^f  hell  subxlu'd,  ami  peace  with  heaven:' ' 


OFFICES  OF  CHRIST.         451 

1  [My  bright  Example,  and  my  Guides 
I  would   be   walking  near  thy  side; 

0  let  me  never  run  astray, 
Nor  follow  the  forbidden  way!] 

£1  love  my  Shepherd — he  shall  keep 
My  wandering  soul   among  his  sheep  : 
He  feeds  his  flock,  he  calls  their  names, 
And  ia  hrs  bosom  bears  the  lambs.] 

7  [My  Surety  undertakes  my  cause, 
Answ'ring  his  Father's  broken  laws ; 
Behold  my  soul  at  freedom  set, 
My   Surety  paid  the  dreadful  debt.] 

S  [Jesus,  my  great  High  Priest,  has  died— 

1  seek  no  sacrifice  beside ; 

His  blood  did  once  for  all  atotie. 
And  now  he  pleads  before  the  throne] 

9  [My  Advocate  appears  on  high— 
The  Father  lays  his  thunder  by  ; 
Not  all  that  earth  or  hell  can  say 
Shall  turn  my  Father's  heait  away. J 

lOTMy  Lord,  myConqrueror,and  my  Kingv 
Thy  sceptre  and  thy  sword  I  sing; 
Thine  is  the  victory,   and  I  sit 
A  joyful  subject  at 'thy  feet.] 

llf  Aspire,  my   soul,  to  glorious  deeds  ; 
The  Captain   of  Salvation  leads  ; 
March  on,  nor  fear  to  win  the  day, 
Though  death  and  hell  obstruct  the  way.] 

12  [Should  death,  and  hell,  and  powers 
unknown 
Put  all  their  forms  of  mischief  on, 
I  shall  be  safe  ;    for  Christ    displays 
Salvation  in  more  sovereign  ways.] 


151     7 

2d.  Part.  J 


Hymn  147.    B.  1,    L.  M.  & 
Truro,  New  court. 

The  names  and  titles  of  Christ. 
1  ['HPIS  from  the  treasures  of  his  word 
-1    I  borrow  titles  for  my  Lord  ; 
Nor  art  nor  nature  can  supply 
Sufficient  form-*  of  majestv, 
F  2 


152  CHARACTERS  AND 

2  Bright  image   of  the  Father's  face, 
Shining  with  undiminish'd  rays  ; 
Th*  eternal  God's  eternal  Son, 

The  heir  and  partner  of    his  throne.] 

3  The  King  of  Kings,  the  Lord  most  high, 
Writes  his  own  name  upon  his  thigh  : 
He  wears  a  garment  dipp'd  in  blood, 
And  breaks  the  nations  with   his  rod. 

4,  Where  grace  can  neither  melt  nor  move, 
The  Lam!)  resents  his  injur'd  love  ; 
Awakes  his  wrath  without  delay, 
And  Judah's  Lion  tears  the  prey. 

5  But  when  for  works  of  peace  he  comes, 
What  winning  titles  he  assumes; 

"  Light  of  the  world,  and  Life  of  men ; 
Nor  bears  those  characters  in  vain. 

6  With  tender  pity  in  his  heart, 
He  acts  the  Mediator's  part ; 

A  friend  and  brother  he  appears, 
And  well  fulfils  the  names  he  wears. 

7  At  length  the  Judge  his  throne  ascends. 
Divides  the  rebels  from  his  friends, 
And  saints  in  full  fruition  prove 

His  rich  variety  of  love. 

inol        Hymn  61.    B.  1.    L.M.        S 
Jd*  J         97th   Psalm,  Newcourt. 
Christ  our  High  Priest  and  King" ;    and 
Christ  coming  to  judgment. 

1  "VT  OW  to  the  Lord,  that  makes  us 
•iN  know 

The   wonders    of  his    dying   love, 
Be  humble  honours  paid  below, 
And  strains  of  nobler  praise  above. 

2  'Twas  he  that  cleans'd  our  foulest  sins, 
And  wash'd  us  in  his  richest    blood ; 
'Tis  he  that  makes  us  priests  and  kings, 
And  brings  us  rebels  near   to  God. 

3  To  Jesus,  our   atoning  Priest, 
To  Jesus,  our  superior    King, 
Be  everlasting  power  confess'd,p 
And  every  tongue  his  glory  sing. 


OFFICES  OF  CHRIST.         1$3 

4  Behold  on  flying  clouds  he  comes, 
e  him  move; 
we  pierc'd  him 


And  every  eye  shall  see  him  move; 
Though  with  our  sins  i\ 


once, 
Then  he  displays  his  pardoning  love. 

5  The  unbelieving  wTorld  shall  wail, 
While  we  rejoice  to  see  the  day : 
Come,  Lord ;  nor  let  thy  promise  fail, 
Nor  let   thy  chariots  long  delay. 

153     7    Hymn  148.    B.  1.  H.M.  & 
I st.  Part. 3  Portsmouth. 

The  names  and  titles  of  Christ. 
l[\Tt7ITH   cheerful  voice  I  sing 
VV      The  titles  of  my  Lord, 
And   borrow   all  the  names 
Of  honour  from  his  word. 
Nature  and  art 
Can   ne'er  supply 
Sufficient  forms 
Of  majesty. 

2  In  Jesus  we  behold 
His   Father's   glorious  face, 
Shining  forever  bright 
With  mild  and  lovely  rays. 

Th*  eternal  God's 

Eternal  Son 

Inherits  and 

Partakes  the  throne.] 

5  The  sovereign  King  of  Kings, 
The  Lord  of  Lords  most  high, 
Writes  his  own  name  upon 
His   garment  and  his  thigh. 

His  name  is  call'd 

"The  Word  of  God," 

He   rules  the  earth 

With  iron   rod. 

4  Where  promises  and  grace 
Can  neither  melt  nor  move, 
The  angry    Lamb  resents 
The  injuries  of  his  love ; 


153         CHARACTERS  AND 

Awakes  his  wrath 
Without  delay, 
As  lions  roar 
And  tear  the  prey. 

5  But  wheti  for  works  of  peace 
The  great  Redeemer  comes, 
What  gentle  characters, 
What  titles   he  assumes: 

"  Light  of  the  world, 
"  And  Life  of  men  ;" 
Nor   will  he  bear 
Those  names  in  vain 

6  Immense  compassion  reigns 
In  our  Immanuel's  heart, 
When  he  descends  to  act 
A  Mediator's  part : 

He  is  a  friend, 
And  brother  too; 
Divinely  kind, 
Divinely   true. 

T  At  length  the  Lord,  the  Judge, 
His  awful  throne  ascends, 
And  drives  the   rebels  far 
From  favourites  and  friends : 

Then  shall  the  saints 

Completely  prove 

The  heights  and  depths 

Of  all  his  love. 


"I  Hymn  150.    B.  1.  H.  M.  X 


2d.  Part.  5  Portsmouth. 

T/te  offices  of  Christ. 
1  JOIN  all  the  glorious  names 
J   Of  wisdom,  love  and  power, 
That  ever  mortals  knew, 
That  angels  ever  bore: 
All  are  too  mean 
To  speak  his  worth, 
Too  mean  to  set 
•My  Saviour  foi;tlr. 


OFFICES  OF  CHRIST,  153 

2  But,   O  -what  gentle  terms, 
What  condescending  ways 
Doth  our  Redeemer  use 
To  teach  his  heavenly  grace ! 

Mine  eyes  with  joy 

And  wonder  see 

What  forms  of  love 

He  bears  for  me. 

SfArray'd  in  mortal  flesh, 
He,  like  an  angel,  stands, 
And  holds  the  promises 
And  pardons  in  his  hands,: 

Commission'd  from 

His  Father's  throne, 

To  make  his   grace 

To  mortals  known.] 

4  [Great  Prophet  of  my  God, 

My  tongue  would  bless  thy  name  ; 
By  thee  the  joyful  news 
Of  our  salvation  came ; 

The  joyful  news 

Of  sins  forgiven, 

Of  hell  subdu'd, 

And  peace  with    Heaven  ] 

5  [Be  thou  my  Counsellor, 
My  Pattern  and  my  Guide  ; 
And  through  this  desert  iand 
Still  keep  me  near  thy  side. 

O  let  my  feet 
Ne'er    run   astray, 
Nor  rove,  nor  seek 
The  crooked  way.] 

6  [I  love  my  Shepherd's  voico; 
His  watchful  eyes  shall  keep 
My  wandering  soul  among 
The  thousands  of  his  sheep : 

He  feeds  his  flock, 
He  calls  their  names; 
His  bosom  bears 
T^e  tender  lambs.] 


15«  OFFICES  OF  CHRIST. 

7  [To  tliis  dear  Surety's  hand, 
\\  ill  I   commit   my  cause; 
He   answers  and    fulfils 
His  Futtyer's   broken  law's. 

Behold  my  soul 

At  freedom  set ! 

My  Suretv  paid 

The  dreadful  debt.] 

S  (Jesus,  my  great  High  Pries* 
Offer'cl  his  blood,  and  died  : 
My   guilty  conscience   seeks- 
l>To  saciifice   beside. 

His  powerful  blood 

Did  once  atone  ; 

And  now  it  pleads 

Before  the  throne.] 

9 {My  Advocate  appears 
For  my  defence  on  high  ; 
The   Father  bows  his  ear, 
And  lays  his  thunder  by. 
Not  all  that  hell 
Or  sin  can  say- 
Shall  turn  his  heart, 
His  Jove  away.] 

10  [My  near  Almighty  Lord, 
My  Conqueror  and  my  King, 
Thy  sceptre,  and   thy  sword. 
Thy  reigning  grace,  I  sing. 

Thine  is  the  poAver; 
Behold  I  sit 
In  willing  bonds 
Before   thy   feet.] 

11  [Now   let   my  soul   arise, 
And  tread  the  tempter  down  ; 
My  Captain  leads  me  forth 
To  conquest  and  a  crown, 

A  feeble  saint 
Shall  win  the  day, 
Tnough  death  and  hell 
Obstruct  the  way.] 


ADDRESSES  TO  CHRIST.    154, 155 

12  Should  all  the  hosts  of  death, 
And  powers  of  hell  unknown, 
Put  their  most  dreadful  forms 
Of  rage  and  mischief  on, 

I  shall  be  safe ; 

For  Christ  displays 

Superior  power 

And  guardian  grace. 

ADDRESSES  TO  CHRIST. 

jr,?       Hymn  62.    B.  1.    CM.        * 

5  Epsom,  Nantwich. 

Chriit  Jesus,  the  Lamb  of  God,  worship- 

fied  by  all  the  creation. 
IpOME,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 
\^  With  angels  round  the   throne  ; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys   are  one. 
2  "  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,"  they  cry, 
"  To  be  exalted  thus  :" 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb,"  oar  lips  reply 
"For  he  was  slain  for  us." 
5  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 
Honour  and  power  divine ; 
And  blessings,  more  than  we  can  give, 
Be3  Lord,  forever  thine. 

4  Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  sky, 

And  air,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
Conspire  to  lift  thy  glories  high, 
And  speak  thine  endless  praise. 

5  The  whole  creation  join  in  one, 

To  bless  the  sacred  name 
Of  him,  that  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 

1$.5      1      Hymn  1.    B.  1.    C.  M.  * 
1st,  Part.  3  Parma,  Devizes. 

A  new  song  to  the  Lamb  that  was  slain. 
I  T>  EHOLD  the  glories  of  the  Lamb, 
JD  Amidst  his  Father's  throne  : 
Prepare  new  honours  for  his  name, 
And  songs  before  unknown. 


15.7    ADDRESSES  TO  CHRIST. 

2  Let  elders  worship  at  his  feet, 

The  church  adore  around. 
With  \ials  full  of  odours  sweet, 
And   harps  of  sweeter   sound. 

3  Those  are  the  prayers  of  all  the  saints, 

And  these  the  hymjis  they  raise. : 
Jesus  is   kind   to  our   complaints, 
He  loves  to  hear  our  praise. 

4  [Eternal  Father,  who  shall  look 

Into  thy   secret  will ; 
Who  but  the   Son  shall  take  tliat  book, 
And  open  every  seal  ? 

5  He  shaU  fulfil  thy  great  decrees, 

The  Son  deserves  it  well  ; 
Lo,  in  his  hand  the   sovereign  keys 
Of  heaven,   and  death,   and   hell ! 

G  Now  to  the  Lamb,  that  once  was  slain, 
Be  endless  blessings  paid  ; 
Salvation,   glory,  joy  remain 
Forever   on   thy  head. 

7  Thou  hast  redeem'd  our  souls  with  blood, 

Hast  set   the   prisoners   free : 
Hast  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God, 
And  we   shall  reign  with  thee. 

8  The   worlds  of  nature   and  of  grace 

Are  put  beneath  thy  power; 
Then  shorten   these  delaying  days, 
And  bring   the  promis'd  hour. 

155     1    Hymn  148.    B.  2.    CM.  * 
2d.  Parti  St.  Anns,  Barby. 

God  reconciled  in  Christ. 
&EAREST    of  all  the  names  above, 
My  Jesus,   and  my  God ! 
Who  can  resist  thy  heavenly  love, 
Or  trifle   with   thy  blood  I 
2'Tis  by  the  merits  of  thy  death 
The  Father  smiles  again ; 
'Tis  by  thine  interceding  breath 
The  Spirit  dwells  with  men, 


3DE 


ADDRESSES  TO  CHRIST.      156 

3  Till  God  in  human  flesh  I  see, 

My  thoughts  no  comfort  find ; 
The  holy,  just,  and  sacred  Three 
Are  terrors  to  my  mind. 

4  But  if  Immanuei's  face  appear, 

My    hope,  my  joy  begins  ; 
His  'name  forbids  my  slavish  fear, 
His  grace,  removes  my  sins. 

5  While  Jews  on  their  own  law  rely, 

And  Greeks  of  wisdom  boast, 
I  lore  th'  incarnate  mystery, 
And  there  I  fix  my  trust. 

,  „a\        Hymn  49.    B,  1.    CM.       2 

loD5  Abridge,  Stade. 

The  works  of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

1  YTOvV  strong  thine  arm  is,mighty  God, 
XTl  Who  would  not  fear  thy  name  ? 
Jesus,  how   sweet  thy  graces' are  ! 

Who  would  not  love  the  Lamb  ? 

2  He  has  done  more  than  Moses  did, 

Oar  Prophet  and   our  King; 
From  bonds  of  hell  he  freed  our  souls, 
And  taught  our  lips  to  sing. 

3  In  the  Red  Sea,  by  Moses'  hand, 

The  Egyptian  host  was    drown'd; 
But  his  own  blood  hides  all  our  sins, 
And  guilt  no  more  is  found. 

4  When  through  the  desert  Israel  went, 

With  manna  they  were  fed  ; 
Our   Lord  invites  us  to  his  flesh, 
And  calls  it  living  bread. 

5  Moses  beheld  the  promis'd  land, 

Yet  never  reach'd  the  place  ; 
But  Christ  shall  bring  his  followers  home 
To  see  his  Father's  face. 

6  Then  shall  our  love  and  joy  be  full, 

And  feel  a  warmer  flame, 
And  sweeter  voices  tune  the  song 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb, 


157,158       ADDRESSES  TO  CHRIST. 

,  t.*jl         Hymn  79.    B.  2.    C  M.       * 
1     '  5        Greenwich,  Swanwick. 

Praise  to  the  Redeemer. 

1  pLUNG'D  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair, 
Jl     We   wretched  shiners    lay, 
Without  one  cheerful  beam  of  hope. 

Or  spark  of  glimmering  day. 

2  With  pitying  ryes,  the  iVi.iCe  of  Grace 

Beheld  our  helpless  grief; 
He  saw— and  (O  amazing  love!) 
He  ran  to  our  relief. 

3  Down  from  the  shining  scats  above 

With  joyful  haste   he   fled, 
Enter'd  the  grave,  in  mortal  flesh, 
And  dwelt"  among  the  dead. 

4  He  spoil'd  the  powers  of  darkness  thus, 

And  brake  our  iron   Chains ; 
Jesus  has  freed  our  captive  souls 
From  everlasting  pains. 

5  [In  vain  the  baffled    prince   of  hell 

His  cursed   projects   tries  ; 
We  that  were  aoom'd  his  endless  slaves, 
Are  rais'd  above  the  skies.] 

6  O  !   for  this  love,  let  rocks  and  hills 

Their  lasting  silence  break, 
And   all    harmonious  human  tongues 
The   Saviour's  praises  speak. 

7  [Yes,  we  will  praise  thee,  dearest  Lord  ; 

Oar  souls  are  all   on  flame  : 
Hosanna,  round  the  spacious  earth, 
To  thine  adored  name ! 

8  Angels,   assist  our   mighty  joys  ; 

Strike   all  your  harps  of  gold  ; 
But  when  you  raise  your  highest  notes, 
His  love  "can  ne'er  be  told.] 


158] 


Hymx63.    B.  1.    L.M.       * 
Old  Hundred,  Dunstan. 
Christ's  hum  diction  and  exaltation. 
l\ytiAT  equal  honours  shall  we  bring 
To  thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  the  Lamb, 
When  all  the  notes  that  angels  sing, 
Are  far  inferior  to  thy  name  ? 


ADDRESSES  TO  CHRIST.      159 

.2  Worthv  is  he  that  once  was  slain, 
ThePrince  of  life,  that  groan'd  and  died; 
Worthy   to  rise,   and  live  and  reign 
At  his  almighty  Father's  side. 

3  Power  and  dominion   are  his  due, 
Who  stood  condemn'd  at  Pilate's  bar ; 
Wisdom  belongs  to  Jesus  too, 

Tho'  he  was  charg'd  with  madness  here. 

4  All   riches  are  his  native  right, 
Yet  he  sustain'd  amazing  loss  : 
To  him  ascribe   eternal  might, 
Who  left  his  weakness  on  the  cross. 

5  Honour   immortal  must  be  paid, 
Instead   of  scandal  and  of  scorn  ; 
While  glory   shines  around  his  head, 
And  a  bright  crown  without  a  thorn. 

6  Blessings  forever  on  the  Lamb, 
Who  bore  the  curse  for  wretched  men  ; 
Let  angels  sound  his  sacred  name, 
And  every  creature  say,  Amen. 

159      1    Hymn  25.    B.  1.    L.  M.    * 

I  St.  Part.  J         Eaton,  Monmouth. 
A  vision  of  the  Lamb. 

1  A  LL  mortal  vanities,  be  gone, 
aa.  Nor  temptmy  eyes,  nor  tire  my  ears, 
Behold  amidst  th'  eternal  throne 

A  vision  of  the  Lamb  appears. 

2  [Glory  his  fleecy  robe  adorns,  - 
Mark'd  with   the  bloody  death  he  bore  ; 
Seven  are  his  eyes,  and  seven  his  horns, 
To  speak  his  wisdom  and  his  power. 

3  Lo,    he  receives  a   sealed  book 
From  him  that  sits  upon  the  throne ; 
Jesus,  my  Lord,  prevails  to  look 

On  dark'decrees,  and  things  unknown.] 

4  All   the  assembling  saints  around 
Fall  worshipping  before  the  Lamb, 
And  in  new   songs  of  gospel  sound 
Address  their  honours  to  his  name. 


159     ADDRESSES  TO  CHRIST, 

5  [The   joy,  the   shout,   the  harmony 
Flies   o'er   the  everlasting  hills  ; 

"  Worthy   art  thou  alone,"  they   cry. 
"To  read  the  book,  to  loose  the  seals.  ] 

6  Our  voices  join  the  heaver.ly  strain, 
And  with  transporting  pleasure  sine;, 
"Worthy  the  Lamb  that  once  was  sluin, 
"To  be  our  Teacher  and  our  King  f* 

7  His  words  of  prophecy  reveal 
Eternal  counsels,   deep  designs  ; 

His   grace  and  vengeance  shall   fulfil 
The  peaceful  and  the  dreadful  Lines: 

8  Thou  hast  redeem'd  our  souls  from  bell 
With  thine  invaluable  blood ; 

And  wretches,  that'  did  once  rebel, 
Are  now  made  favourites  of  their  God*. 

9  Worthy  forever  is  the  Lord, 

That  died  for  treasons  not  his  own, 

By   every   tongue  to  be   ador'd, 

And  dwell  upon  his  Father's  throne  ! 

159     7     Hymn  21.    B.  2.    L.  M.« 

2d.  Part.  J         Nantwich,  Dunstan. 
Asonq  'ffiraise  to  God  l  he  Redeemer. 

1  f   ET  the  old  heathens  tune  their  song 
Lu  Of  great  Diana,  and   of  Jove  ; 
But  the  sweet  theme  that  moves  my 

tongue 
Is  my   Redeemer  and  his  love. 

2  Behold!   a  God  descends  and  dies. 
To   save    my   soul  from   gaping  hell' 
How   the  black  gulf,  where  Satan  lies, 
Yawn'd  to  receive  me  when  I  fell! 

3  How  justice    frown'd,  and    vengeance 

stood, 
To  drive  me   down  to  endless  pain ! 
But  the  great  Son  propes'd  his  blood, 
And  heaver.ly  wrath  grew  mild  again. 

4  Infinite  Lover !   gracious  Lord_! 

To  thee  be  endless  honours  given  ; 
Thy  wondrous  name  shall  be   ador'd, 
Round  the  wide  earth,  and  wider  heaven. 


ADOPTION.  160, 161 

I6n1         Hymn  5.    B.  2.    L.  M.  2S 

lDUj"  Gloucester,  Portugal. 

Longing  to  praise  Christ  better. 

1  T    ORD,  when  my  thoughts  with  won- 
i-/  der  roll 

O'er  the  sharp  sorrows  of  thy  soul, 
And  read  my  Maker's  broken  laws, 
Repair'd  and  honour'd  by  thy  cross ; 

2  When  I  behold  death,  hell,    and  sin, 
Vanquish 'd  by  that  dear  blood  of  thine, 
And  see  the  Man,  that  groan'cl  and  dy'd, 
Sit  glorious  by  his  Father's  side  ; 

3  My  passions  rise  and  soar  above  ; 
I'm  wing'd  with  faith,  and  fir'd  with  love ; 
Fain  would   I  reach  eternal  things, 
And  learn  the  notes  that  Gabriel  'sings. 

4  But  my  heart  fails,  my  tongue  complains 
For  want  of  their  immortal  strains; 
And  in  such  humble  notes  as  these 
Falls  far  below  thy  victories. 

5  Well,  the  kind  minute  must  appear, 
When  we  shall  leave  these  bodies  here,. 
These  clogs  of  clay — and  mount  on  high, 
To  join  the  songs  above  the  sky. 


DOCTRINES  OF  THE  GOSPEL, 

ALPHABETICALLY   ARRANGED. 

ADOPTION. 

161      7     Hymn  64    B.  1.    S.  M. 
1st.  Part.  J  Dover,  Wakefield. 

1     T>  EHOLD  what  wondrous  grace 
<D  The  Father  hath  bestow 'd 
Ofi   sinners  of  a  mortal  race, 
To  call  them  sons  of  God! 


161     SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

2  'Tis  no  surprising  tiling, 
That   we  should   be  unknown  ; 

The  Jewish  world  knew  not  their  King, 
God's  everlasting  Son. 

3  Nor  doth  it  yet   appear 

How  great  we  must  be  made  ; 
But  when  we  see  our  Saviour  here, 
We  shall  be  like  our   Head. 

4  A  hope  so  much   divine 
May  trials  well  endure, 

May  purge  our  souls  from  sense  and  sin. 
As  Christ  the  Lord  is  pure. 

5  If  in   my  Father's  love 
I  share  a  filial  part, 

Send  down  thy  Spirit  like  a  dove, 
To  rest  upon  my  heart. 

6  We  would  no  longer  lie, 

Like  slaves,   beneath  the  throne  ; 
Our  faith  shall  Abba,  Father,  cry, 
And  thou  the  kindred  own. 

161      1    Hymn  143.    B.  1.    CM.  ?■ 
2d.  Part,  j        Canterbury,  Dundee. 
Characters   of  the  children  of  God,fro?n 

several  scriptures. 
IAS  new-born  babes  desire  the  breast 
t\  To  feed,  and  grow,  and  thrive; 
So  saints  with  joy  the  gospel   taste, 
And  by  the  gospel  iive. 

2  [With  inward  gust  their  heart  approves 

All  that  the  word  relates  ; 
They  iove  the  men  their  Father  loves, 
And  hate  the  works  he  hates.] 

3  [Not  all  the  flattering  baits  on  earth 

Can  make  them  slaves  to  lust ; 
They  can't  forget  their  heavenly  birth, 
Nor  grovel  in  the  dust. 

4  Not  all  the  chains  that  tyrants  use 

Shall  bind  their  souls  to  vice  : 
Faith,  like  a  conqueror,  can  produce 
A  thousand  victories.] 


ATONEMENT.  162 

5  [Grace,  like  an  uncorrupted  seed, 

Abides  and  reigns  within; 
Immortal  principles  forbid 
The  sons  of  God  to  sin.] 

6  [Not  by  the  terrors  of  a  slave 

Do  they  perform  his  will, 
But  with  the  noblest  powers  they  have 
His  sweet  commands  fulfil.] 

7  They  find  access  at  every  hour, 

To  God  within   the  veil ; 
Hence  they  derive  a  quickening  power, 
And  joys  that  never  fail. 

S  O  happy  souls  !   O   glorious  state 
Of  overflowing  grace! 
To  dwell  so  near   their  Father's  seat, 
And  see  his  lovely  face. 

9  Lord,  I  address  thy  heavenly  throne ; 

Call  me  a  child  of  thine, 
Send  down  the  Spirit  cf  thy  Son 
To  form  my  heart  divine. 

10  There  shed  thy  choicest  loves  abroad, 

And  make  mv  comforts  strong  : 
Then  shall  I  say,   "My  Father,  God," 
With  an  unwavering  tongue. 


ATONEMENT. 

*  at>  I    Psalm  40,    2d.  Part.    C.  M.    m 

1U^S  St.  David's,  Mear. 

The  incarnation  and  sacrifice  of  Christ, 

1  'T'HUS  saith  the  Lord,  "  Your  work 

JL  is  vain, 

*'  Give  your  burnt  ofFerings  o'er  ; 
"  In  dying  goats  and  bullocks  slain 
"  My  soul  delights  no  more." 

2  Then  spake  the  Saviour,  "Lo,  I'm  here,. 

"  My  God,  to  do  thy  will ; 
"  Whate'er  thy  sacred  books  declare, 
'^Thy  servant  shall  fulfil. 
OT^rf.F  2 


163       SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES 

3  "  Thy  law  is  ever  in  my  sight, 
"  1  keep  it  near  my  heait ; 
**  Mine  ears   are   open  with  delight 
"To   what  thy  lips  impart." 
4 Ami  see,  the  blest  Redeemer  comes! 
The  eternal  Son  appears  ! 
And  at  th*   appointed   time  assumes 
The  body  God  prepares. 

5  Much  he  reveal'd  his  Father's  grace, 

And  much  his  truth  he  show'd, 
And  preach'd  the  way  of  righteousness, 
Where  great  assemblies  stood. 

6  His  Father's  honour  touch'd  iiis  heart, 

He  pitied  sinners'  cries, 
And,  to  fulfil  a  Saviour's  part, 
Was  made  a  sacrifice. 
Pause. 

7  No  blood  of  beasts,  on  altars  shed, 

Could  wash  the  conscience  clean; 
But  the    rich  sacrifice  he  paid 

Atones  for  all  our  sin. 
2  Then  was  the  great  salvation  spread, 

And  Satan's   kingdom  shook  ; 
Thus  by  the  woman's  promis'd  Seed 

The  serpent's  head  was  broke. 

,/jol  Psalm  40.    L.M.  sg 

*b35  Bath,  Italy. 

Christ  our  sacrifice. 
l'-pHE    wonders,  Lord,  thy  love  has 

X  wrought, 

Exceed  our  praise,  surmount  our  thought: 

Should   I  attempt  the  long  detail, 

My  speech  would  faint,  my  numbers  fail. 
2  No  blood  of  beasts  on  altars  spilt, 

Can  cleanse  the  souls  of  men  from  guilt; 

But  thou  hast  set  before  our  eyes 

An  all-sufficient  sacrifice. 
3Lo!    thine  eternal  Son  appears! 

To  thy  designs  he  bows  his  ears ; 

Assumes  a  body  well  prepar'd, 

4nd  well  performs  a  work  so  hard, 


•      ATONEMENT. 

4 "Behold,  I  come,"    (the  Savour 
With  love  and  duty  in  his  eyes, 
"  I  come  to  bear  the  heavy  loac 
"  Of  sins,  and  do  thy  will,  my   Gck 

5 "  'Tis  written  in  thy  great  decree, 
"  'Tis  in  thy  book  foretold  of  me, 
"I  must  fulfil  the  Saviour's  part; 
"  And,  lo !    thy   law  is  in  my  heart. 

6  "  IT1  magnify  thy  holy  law, 
"And  rebels  to  obedience  draw, 
"When  on  my  cross  I'm  lifted  high, 
"  Or  to  my  crown  above  the  sky. 

7 "The  Spirit  shall  descend,  and  show 
"  What  thou  hast  done,  and  what  I  do ; 
"  Th,e  wondering  world  shall  learn  thy 

grace, 
4'Thy  wisdom  and  thy  righteousness. 

164      7    Hymn  155.    B.2.    CM.  b 
1st.  Part,  j       Durham,  St.  Ann's. 

Christ  our  passover. 
IT    O,  the  destroying  angel  flies 
-*— *  To  Pharaoh's  stubborn  land!- 
The  pride  and  flower  of  Egypt  dies 
By  his  vindictive  hand. 

2  He  pass'd  the  tents  of  Jacob  o'er, 

Nor  pour'd  the  wrath  divine : 

He  saw  the  blood  on  every  door, 

And  bless'd  the  peaceful"  sign. 

3  Thus  the  appointed  Lamb  must  bleed, 

To  break  th'  Egyptian  yoke  : 
Thus  Israel  is  from  bondage  freed, 
And  'scapes  the  angel's  stroke. 

4  Lord,  if  my  heart  were  sprinkled  too, 

With  blood  so  rich  as  thine, 
Justice  no  longer  would  pursue 
This  guilty  soul  of  mine. 

5  Jesus  our  passover  was  slain, 

And  has  at  once  procur'd 
Freedom  from  Satan's  heavy  chain, 
iVnd  God's  avenging  sword, 


5     SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

j     7    Hymn  118.    B.2.    L.  M.  * 

art.  3       Newcourt,  Antigua. 

The  priesthood  of  Christ. 

3  LOOD  has  a  voice  to  pierce  the  skies; 

iJ  Revenge!  the  blood  of  Abel  cries  ; 

But  the  dear  stream,  when  Christ  was 

slain, 
Speaks  peace  as  loud  from  every  vein. 
2  Pardon  and  peace  from  God  on  high; 
Behold  he  lavs  his   vengeance   by  ; 
And  rebels,  that  deserve  his  sword, 
Become  the  favourites  of  the  Lord. 
1  To  Jesus    let  our  praises  rise, 
Who   gave  his  life  a  sacrifice  : 
Now   he   appears  before   his   God, 
And  for  our  pardon  pleads  his  blood. 

COMMUNION  WITH  GOD. 

!£/-?  Psalm  23.    L.  M.  * 

1Do,S  Newcourt,   Italy. 

God   our   shepherd. 

1  TVyTY  shepherd  is  the  living  Lord  ; 
1VJL  Now  shall  my  wants  be  well  sup- 
His  providence  and  holy  word      [ply'd  ; 
Become  my  safety  and  mv  guide. 

2  In  pastures   where  salvation  grows 
He  makes  me  feed,  he  makes  me  rest; 
There  living  water  gently  flows, 
And   all  the  food  divinely  blest. 

3  My  wandering  feet  his  ways  mistake  ; 
But  he  restores  my  soul  to  peace, 
And  leads  me,  for  his    mercy's  sake, 
In  the    fair  paths  of  righteousness. 

4  Though  I  walk  through  the  gloomy  vale, 
Where  death  and  all  its  terrors  arc, 
M^'  heart  and  hope  shall  never  fail. 
For  God  my  shepherd's  with  me  there. 

5  Amid  the  darkness  and   the  deeps, 
Thou   art  my  comfort,  thou  my  stay ; 
Thy  staff  supports  my    feeble  steps, 
Thy  rod  directs  my  doubtful  wav 


166} 


COMMUNION  WITH  GOD.    166 

.6  The  sons  of  earth  and  sons  of  hell 
Gaze  at  thy  goodness,  and  repine 
To  see  my  table   spread  so  well, 
With  living  bread  and  cheerful  wine. 

7  [How  I  rejoice,  when  on  my  head 
Thy  Spirit  condescends  to  rest! 
'Tis  a  divine  anointings   shed 

Like  oil  of  gladness  at  a  feast. 

8  Surely  the  mercies  of  the  Lord 
Attend  his  household  all  their  days ; 
There  will  I  dwell  to  hear  his  word, 
To  seek  his  face,  and  sing  his  praise.] 

Psalm  23.    CM.  & 

Braintree,  Mear. 
The  same. 

1  Al Y  shepherd  will  supply  my  need. 
lVJL    Jehovah  is   his  name  ; 

In  pastures  fresh  he  makes  me  feed, 
Beside  the  living  stream. 

2  He  brings  my  wandering  spirit  back, 

When  I  forsake   his   ways; 
And  leads  me,  for  bis  mercy's  sake, 
In  paths  of  truth  and  grace. 

3  When  I  walk  through  the  shades  o^ 

death. 
Thy  presence  is  my;  stay; 
A  word  of  thy  supporting  breath 
Drives  all  my  fears  away. 

4  Thy  hand,  in  sight  of  all  my  foes, 

Doth  still  my  table   spread  ; 

My  cup  with  blessings  overflows, 

Thine  oil  anoints  my  head. 

5  The  sure  provisions  of  my  God 

Attend  me  all   my  days  ; 
O  may  thine  house  be   mine  abode, 
And  all   my  work  be  praise. 

6  There  would  I  find  a  settled  rest, 

(While  others  go  and  come) 
No  more  a  stranger,   nor  a  guest, 
But  like  a  child   at  home, 
F  3 


I6r,168  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES, 

i  a>7 1        Psalm  23.    S.  M.  k 

10  '  \       Wakefield,  Froome. 

The  same. 

1  'T'HE   Lord  my   shepherd  is, 

i-      1  shall   be  well   supply 'd  : 
Since  he   is   mine,  and  I  am  his, 
What  can  I   want  beside  ? 

2  He  leads  me   to  the  place 
Where  heavenly  pasture  grows, 

Where  living  waters  gently  pass, 
And   full  salvation  flows. 

3  If  e'er  I  go  astray, 

He  doth   my  soul   reclaim, 
And  guides  me  in   his   own  right  way, 
For  his   most  holy  name. 

4  While  he  affords  his  aid, 
I  cannot  yield  to  fear  ; 

Though  I  should  walk  through  death's 
dark  shade, 
My  shepherd's  with  me  there. 

5  In   sight   of  all  my  foes 
Thou  dost  my  table  spread ; 

My  cup  with  blessings  overflows, 
And  joy  exalts  my  head. 

6  The  bounties  of  thy   love 
Shall  crown  my  following  days; 

Nor  from  thy  house  will  I  remove, 
Nor  cease  to  speak  thy  praise. 

1681        Psalm  73.  2d  Part.  CM.  b 
3  Rocheter,  Arundel. 

God  our  portion  here  and  hereafter. 
}  f^  OD,  my  supporter  and  my  hope, 
VT  My  help  forever  near, 
Thine  arm  of  mercy  held  me  up, 
When  sinking  in  despair. 

2  Thy  counsels,  Lord,  shall  guide  my  feet 
Through  this  dark  wilderness; 
Thine  hand  conduct  me  near  thy  seat. 
To  dwell  before  thy  (ace. 


COMMUNION  WITH  GOD.    169 

3  Were  I  in  heaven  without  my  God, 

'T  would  be  no  joy  to  me; 
And  while  this  earth  is  my  abode, 
I  long  for  none  but  thee. 

4  What  if  the  springs  of  life  were  broke, 

And  flesh  and   heart   should  faint; 
God  is  my  soul's  eternal  rock, 
The   strength  of  every  saint. 

5  Behold  the  sinners,  that  remove 

Far  from  thy  presence,  die  ; 
Not  all  the  idol  gods  they  love 
Can  save  them  when  they  crv. 

6  But  to  draw  near  to  thee,  my  God, 

Shall  be   my  sweet  employ ; 
My  tongue  shall  sound  thy  works  abroad, 
And   tell  the   world  my  joy. 

,£0)         Hymn  94.    B.  2.  CM.  & 

ibJS  St.  Ann's,  Abridge. 

God  my  only  hafifiinirss. 
1 A  yf  Y  God,  my  portion,  and  my.  love, 
JLYX  My  everlasting  all ! 
I've  none  but  thee  m  heaven  above, 
Or  on  this  earthly  ball. 

2  [What  empty  tilings  are  all  the  skies, 

And  this  inferior  clod  ! 
There's  nothing  here  deserves  my  joys  ; 
There's  nothing  like  my  God!] 

3  [In  vain  the  bright,  the  burning  sun 

Scatters  his  feeble  light ; 
'Tis  thy  sweet  beams  create  my  noon  ; 
If  thou  withdraw,  'tis  night." 

4  And  while  upon  my  restless  bed 

Among  the   shades  I  roll, 
If  my  Redeemer  shows  his  head, 
'Tis  morning  with  my   soul.] 

5  To  thee  I  owe  my  wealth,  and  friends, 

And  health,   and  safe  abode  ; 
Thanks  to  thy  name  for  meaner  things, 
But  they  are  not  my  God. 

F  4 


170    SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

6  How  vain  a  toy  is  glittering   wealth, 

If  once  compar'd  to  thee ! 
Or  what's  my  safety,  or  mv  healtk, 
Or  all  my  "friends,  to  me) 

7  Were  I  possessor  of  the  earth, 

And   call'd   the  stars  mine  own, 
Without  thy   graces,  and  thyself, 
I  were  a  wretch  undone. 

8  Let  others  stretch  their  arms  like  seas» 

And  grasp  in  ali  the  shore  ; 
Grant  me  the  visits  of  thy  face, 
And  I  desire  no  more. 

1>7n?         Hymn  93.    B.  2.   S.  M.         * 
1  /u3  Dover,  Pelham. 

God  all,  and  in  all. 

1  TV  J[Y  God,  my   life,  my  love, 
1V1  To  thee,  to  thee  I  call; 

I  cannot  live  if  thou  remove, 
For  thou  art  all  in  all. 

2  [Thy  shining  grace  can  cheer 
This  dungeon  where  I  dwell : 

'Tis  paradise  when  thou  art  here ; 
If  thou  depart,   'tis  hell.] 

3     [The  smilings  of  thy  face, 

How  amiable  they  are  ! 
'Tis  heaven  to  rest  in  thine  embrace, 
And  no  where  else  but  there.] 

4  [To  thee,  and  thee   alone, 
The  angels  owe  their  bliss ; 

They  sit  around  thy  gracious  throne, 
And  dwell  where  Jesus  is.] 

5  [Not  all  the  harps  above 
Can  make  a  heavenly  place, 

If  God  his  residence  remove, 
Or  but  conceal  his  face.] 

6  Nor  earth,  nor  all  the  sky 
Can  one  delight  afford; 

No,  not  a  drop  of  real  joy, 
Without  thy  presence,  Lord- 


COMMUNION  WITH  GOD.    171 

7  Thou  art  the  sea  of  love, 
Wnere  all  my  pleasures  roll; 

Tiie  circle  where  my  passions  move, 
And  centre  of  my  soul. 

8  [To  thee   my  spirits  fly, 
With  infinite  desire  ; 

And  yet  how  far  from  thee  I  lie  ! 
Dear  Jesus,  raise  me  higher.] 

,*,  >  Hymn  15.    B.  2.    L.  M.     * 

1  '      S      Eaton,  Ninety- seventh  Psalm. 
The  enjoyment  of  Christ  ;    or,  delight  in 
ivorshi/i. 

1  T^AR  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world, 
JL  be    gone  ; 

Let  my  religious  hours  alone  : 

Fain  would  my  eyes  my  Saviour  see ; 

I   wait  a  visit,  Lord,  from  thee  ! 

2  My  heart  grows  warm  with  holy  fire, 
And  kindles  with  a  pure  desire  : 
Gome,  my  dear  Jesus,  from  above, 
And  feed  my  soul  with  heavenly  love. 

3  [The  trees  of  life  immortal  stand 

In  blooming  rows  at  thy  right  hand  ; 
And,  in  sweet  murmurs  by  their  side, 
Rivers   of  bliss  perpetual  glide. 

4  Haste  then,  but  with  a  smiling  face, 
And  spread  the  table  of  thy  grace ; 
Bring    down    a  taste   of  truth   divine, 
And  cheer  my  heart  with  sacred  wine.] 

5  Bless'd  Jesus,  what  delicious  fare  ! 
How  sweet  thy  entertainments  are ! 
Never  did  angels  taste  above 
Redeeming  grace,  and  dying  love. 

6  Hail !     great  Immanuel,  all  divine  ! 
In  thee  thy  Father's   glories  shine  : 
Tbrou  brightest,  sweetest,  fairest  One, 
That  eyes  have  seen,  or  angels  known ! 


172,173      SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES 

1^9>        Hymn  16.    B.2.    L.M,         * 

1  (  ^  5    Portugal,  Dunst&n,  Castle- street. 

l'T    OKI),  what  a  heaven  of  saving  grace 
x-j  Shines  through  the  beauties  of  thy 

face, 
And   lights  our   passions  to  a  flame 
Lord,  how  we  love  thy  charming  name. 

2  When  I  can  say,  my  God  is  mine, 
When  I   can   feel  thy  glories  shine, 

I   tread  the  world  beneath   my  feet. 
And  all  that  earth  calls  good  or  great. 

3  While  such  a  scene  of  sacred  joys 
Our  raptur'd  eyes  and  soul  employs, 

Here   we  could   sit,  and   ga/.c  away 
A  long,   an   everlasting  day. 

4  Well,  we  shall  quicklv   pass  the  night 
To   the  fair  coasts  of  perfect  light ; 
Then  shall  our   joyful  senses  rove 
O'er  the   dear  object  of  our  love. 

5  [There  shall  we   drink  full  draughts  of 

bliss, 
And  pluck  new  life  from  heavenly  trees; 
Yet  now  and  then,  dear  Lord,  l>estow 
A  drop  of  heaven  on  worms  below. 

6  Send    comforts    down    from    thy  right 

hand. 
While  we  pass  through  this  barren  land; 
And  in  thy   temple   let  us   see 
A  glimpse' of  love,  a  glimpse  of  thee.] 


COVENANT  OF  GRACE. 

!►,<,")     Psalm  89.    Ist.Part.    L.  M.  b 

1  '  ^  3  All  Saints,  Carthage. 

The  covenant  mack  with  Christ  ;    or,  the 
true  David. 

1T70REVER  shall   mv   song  record 
£    The  truth  and  mercy  of  the  Lord  ; 
Mercy  and  truth  forever   stand, 
Like  heaven,    establish'd  by  his  hand, 


COVENANT  OF  GRACE.       174 

2  Thus  to  the  Son  he  sware,  and  said, 

44  With  thee  my  covenant  first  is  made  ; 
"  In  thee  shall  dying  sinners  live  ; 
"Glory  and  grace  are  thine  to  give. 

3  "  Be  thou  my  Prophet,  thou  my  Priest ; 
44  Thy   children  shall   be  ever  blest  ; 

"  Thou  art  my  chosen  King  ;  thy  throne 
"Shall  stand  eternal,  like  my  own. 

4 "There's  none  of  all  my  sons  above 
44  So-much  my  image,  or  my   love  ; 
44  Celestial  powers  thy   subjects  are, 
"  Then  what  can  earth  to  thee  compare? 

5 "  David,  my  servant,  whom  I  chose* 
44  To  guard  my  flock,  to  crush  my  foes, 
44  And  rais'd  him  to  the  Jewish  throne, 
44  Was   but  a  shadow  of  my  Son." 

6  Now  let  the  church  rejoice,  and  sing 
Jesus,  her  Saviour  and  her  King ; 
Angels  his  heavenly  wonders  show, 
And  saints  declare  his  works  below. 

.^7     Psalm  89.   5th.  Part.  CM.    t> 

I  7  4?  5  Dorset,  Aberdeen. 

1 he  covenant  of  grace  unchangeable  ;  ok, 

afflictions   without   rejection. 
1 "  \TET   (saith  the  Lord)    if  David's 
X  race, 

44  The  children  of  my  Son, 
44  Should  break  my  laws,  abuse  my  grace, 
" And  tempt  mine  anger  down; 
2 "Their  sins  I'll  visit  with   the   rod, 
"  And  make  their  folly   smart ; 
"  But  I'll  not  cease  to  be   their  God, 
"Nor  from   my  truth   depart. 
3 "  My  covenant  I  will  ne'er  revoke, 
44  But  keep   my   grace  in  mind ; 
'*  And  what  eternal  love  hath  spoke, 
"  Eternal  truth  shall  bind. 

4  "  Once  have  I  sworn,  (I  need  no  more) 

"  And  pledg'd  my  holiness, 
44  To  seal  the  sacred  promise  sure 
"  To  David  and  his '  race. 


175,176    SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

5  "The  sun  shall  see  his  offspring  rise, 

"And  spread  from  sea   to  sea, 
"Long  as  he  travels  round  the  skies, 
"To  give  the  nations  day. 

6  "  Sure   as  the  moon  that  rules  the  night, 

"  His  kingdom  shall  endure, 
.   "  Till  the  fix'd  laws  of  shade  and  light 
"  Shall  be  observ'd  no  more." 

,  n  r  7         Hymn  40.     B.  2.     C.  M. 
J  '  °  3  St.  James,  St.  Martins. 

Our  comfort  in  the  covenant  made  ivith 
Christ. 

1  fWR    God,   how    firm    his  promise 
v>/  stands, 

E'en  when  he  hides  his  face  : 
He  trusts  in  our  Redeemer's  hands 
His  glory  and  his  grace. 

2  Then  why,  my  soul,   these    sad    com- 

plaints, 
Since  Christ   and  we  are  one  ? 
Thy  God  is  faithful  to  his  saints, 
Is  faithful  to  his  Son. 

3  Beneath  his  smiles  my  heart  has  liv'd. 

And  part  of  heaven  possess'd ; 
I  praise  his  name  for  grace  receiv'd, 
And  trust  him  for  the  rest. 

,>-->         Hymn  139.   B.l.   L.  M.        * 
1  <°$  Bath,  Italy. 

Hope  in  the  covenant ;  ory  God's  promise 
and  truth  unchangeable. 

1  TTOW  oft  have  sin  and  Satan  strove 
Xl    To  rend  my  soul  from  thee,  my 

God! 
But  everlasting  is  thy  love, 
And  Jesus  seals  it   with  his  blood. 

2  The  oath  and  promise  of  the  Lord 
Join  to  confirm  the  wondrous  grace  ; 
Eternal  power  performs   the  word, 
And  fills  all  heaven  with  endless  praise 


DEPRAVITY  OF  MAN.  177 

3  Amidst  temptations  sharp  and  long, 
My  soul  to  this  dear  refuge  flies  ; 
Hope  is  my  anchor,   firm   and  strong, 
While  tempests  blow,  and  billows  rise. 

4  The  gospel  bears  my  spirit  up  ; 
A  faithful  and  unchanging  God 
Lays  the  foundation  for  my  hope, 
In  oaths,   and  promises,  and  blood. 

Depravity  and  fall  of  man. 

.77?        Hymn  57.    B.  1.    CM.        b 

'     >     Dundee,  Wantage,  Plymouth. 
Original  sin ;    or,   the  first  and  second 

Adam. 
iT>ACKWARD    with  humble  shame 
-D        we  look 

On  our  original ; 
How  is  our  nature  dash'd  and  broke, 
In  our  first  father's  fall ! 

2  To  all  that's  good,  averse  and  blind, 

But  prone  to  all  that's  ill ; 
What  dreadful  darkness  veils  our  mind  ! 
How  obstinate  our  will ! 

3  Conceiv'd  in  sin    (O  wretched  state) 

Before   we  draw  our  breath, 
The  first  young  pulse  begins  to  beat 
Iniquity  "and  death. 

4  How  strong  in  our  degenerate  blood 

The  old  corruption  reigns, 
And,  mingling  with  the  crooked  flood "t 
Wanders  through  all  our  veins ! 

5  [Wild  and  unwholesome  as  the  root 

Will  all  the  branches  be ; 
How  can  we  hope  for  living  fruit 
From  such  a  deadly   tree  ? 

6  What    mortal    power,    from      thing? 

unclean, 
Can    pure  productions  bring  ? 
Who  can  command  a  vital   stream 
From  an  infected  spriHg:?] 
G 


173       SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

7  Yet,  mighty  God,  thy   wondrous   lovtl 

Can   make  our  nature  clean, 
Whik   Christ  and  grace  prevail  above! 
The  tempter,  death,  and  sin. 

8  The  second   Adam  shall  restore 

The  ruins  of  the  first ; 
Hosanna  to  that  sovereign  Power 
That  new-creates  our  dust! 

I^ol       Hymn  124.    B.  1.    L.  M. 
'5  Quercy,  German. 

The  first  and  second  Adam. 

1  "pVEEP  in  the  dust,  before  thy  throne, 

LJ  Our  guilt  and  our  disgrace  we  own : 

Great  God !  we  own  th'  unhappy  name 

Whence  sprang  our  nature    and    our 

shame. 

2 Adam,  the  sinner:  at  his  fall, 
Death,  like  a  conqueror,  seiz'd  us  all ; ; 
A  thousand  new-born  babes  are  dead, 
By  fatal  union  to  their  head. 

3  But  whilst  our  spirits,  fill'd  with  awe, 
Behold  the  terrors  of  thy  law, 

We  sing  the  honours  of  thy  grace, 
That  sent  to  save  our  ruin  d  race. 

4  We  sing  thine  everlasting  Son, 
WTho  join'd  our  nature  to  his  own; 
Adam  the  second,  from  the  dust 
Raises  the  ruins  of  the  first. 

5  [By  the  rebellion  of  one  man, 
Through  all  his  seed  the  mischief  ran; 
And  by  one  man's  obedience  now, 
Are  all  his  seed  made  righteous  too.] 

6  Where  sin  did  reign  and  death  abound. 
There  have  the  sons  of  Adam  found 
Abounding  life  ; — there  glorious  grace 
Reigns  through  the  Lord,  our  righteous- 


BEPRxWITY  OF  MAN.     179,180 

,  ^q  I       Psalm  51.  2d.  Part.  L.  M.    b 
1  «  J  \  Putney,  Armley. 

Original  and  actual  sin  confessed. 

1  T   ORD,  I  am  vile,  concei'v'd  in  sin ; 
-1— t  And  born  unholy  and  unclean ; 
Sprung  from  the  man,  whose  guilty  fall 
Corrupts  his  race,  and  taints  us  all. 

2  Soon  as  we  draw  our  infant  breath, 
The  seeds  of  sin  grow  up  for  death : 
Thy  law  demands  a  perfect  heart ; 
But  we're  defil'd  in  every  part. 

3  [Great  God,  create  my  heart  anew, 
And  form  my  spirit  pure  and  true ; 
O  make  me  wise  betimes,  to  see 
My  danger  and  my  remedy.] 

4  Behold,  I  fall  before  thy  face  ; 
My  only  refuge  is  thy  grace : 

No  outward  forms  can  make  me  clean  ; 
The  leprosy  lies  deep  within. 

5  No  bleeding  bird,  nor  bleeding  beast. 
Nor  hyssop  branch,  nor  sprinkling  priest, 
Nor  running  brook,  nor  flood,  nor  sea, 
Can  wash  the  dismal  stain  away. 

6  Jesus,  my  God,  thy  blood  alone 
Hath  power  sufficient  to  atone ; 
Thy  blood  can  make  me  white  as  snow ; 
No  Jewish  types  could  cleanse  me  so.' 

7  While    guilt    disturbs   and  breaks  my 

peace, 
Nor  flesh  nor  soul  hath  rest  or  ease ; 
Lord,  let  me  hear  thy  pardoning  voice, 
And  make  my.  broken  bones  rejoice. 

iQCil       Psalm  51.   1st.  Part.    CM.    b 
1  5U  >  Bedford,  St.  Ann's. 

Original    and    actual  sin  confessed  and 

/iardoned. 
1 T   ORD,     I    would    spread  my    sore 
-*-^  distress 

And  guilt  before  thine  eyes  ; 
Against  thy  laws,  against  thy  grace. 


181        SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

2  Shouldst  thou  condemn  my  soul  to  hell, 

And    crush   my  flesh   to  dust, 
Heaven  would  approve  thy  vengeance 
well, 
And  earth    must  own   it  just. 

3  J  frcm  the  stcck  of  Adam  came, 
Unholy   and  unclean  ; 

All  my  "original  is   shame, 
And  all  my  nature  sin. 

4  Born   in  a  world  of  guilt,  I   drew 

Contagion  with   my   breath  ; 
And,  as  my  days  advanc'd,  I  grew 
A  justcr  prey  for  death. 

5  Cleanse  me,  O  Lord,  and  cheer  my  soul 

With  thy  forgiving  love ; 
O  make  my  broken  spirit  whole, 
And  bid   my  pains  remove. 

6  Let  not  thy   Spirit  quite  depart, 

Nor  drive  me  from   thy  face ; 
Create  anew   my   vicious  heart, 
And  fill  it  with  thy  grace. 

7  Then  will  I  make  thy  mercy  known 

Before    the  sons    of  men ; 
Backsliders  shall  address  thy  throne, 
And  turn  to  God  again. 

,  Q ,  7       Hymn  128.   B.  2.  C.  M.        k 

J515  Plymouth,  York.  u 

Corrupt  nature  from  Jdam. 

1  T)  LEST  with  the  joys  of  innocence, 
-D     Adam,    our   father,    stood, 
Till  he  debas'd   his  soul  to  sense, 

And  ate  th'  unlawful  food. 

2  Now   we  are  born  a   sensual  race, 

To  sinful  joys  inclin'd  ; 
Reason  has  lost  its  native    place, 
And  flesh  enslaves  the  mind. 

3  While  flesh,    and  sense,    and  passion 

reigns, 
Sin  is  the  sweetest  good  ; 
We  fancy  music  in  our  chains, 
And  so  forget  the  load. 


DEPRAVITY  OF  MAN.  182 

4  Great  God !    renew  our  ruin'd  frame, 

Our  broken  powers  restore: 
Inspire    us  with   a  heavenly  flame, 
And  flesh  shall  reign  no  more  S 

5  Eternal  Spirit,  write    thy  law 

Upon  our  inward  parts, 
And'  let  the   second   Adam  draw 
His  image  on  our    hearts. 

1Co?     Psalm  14.   1st. Part.  CM.    k 
10^5  Canterbury,  Barby. 

By  nature  all  men  are  sinners. 

1  T^OOLS  in  their  hearts  believe  and  say, 
A?     That  all  religion's  vain ; 
"  There  is  no  God  that  reigns  on  high, 
"Or  minds  th'  affairs  of  men." 

%  From  thoughts  so  dreadful  and  profaiie- 
Cormpt  discourse  proceeds  ; 
And  in  their  impious  hands  are  found 
Abominable  deeds. 

3  The  Lord,  from  his  celestial  throne, 

Looks  down  on  things  below, 
To  find  the  man  that  sought  his  grace, 
Or  did   his  justice  know. 

4  By  nature  all  are  gone  astray  ; 

Their  practice  all  the   same : 
There's   none    that  fears  his  Maker's 
hand, 
There's  none  that  loves  his  name. 

5  Their  tongues  are  us'd  to  speak  deceit ; 

Their  slanders  never  cease; 
How  swift  to  mischief  are  their  feet ! 
Nor .  know  the  paths   of  peace. 

6  Such  seeds  of  sin    (that  bitter  root) 

In  every  heart  are  found ; 
Nor  can  "they  bear  diviner  fruit, 
Till  grace  refine  the  ground. 


183,184    SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES- 


183] 


Hymn  100   B.  2.   L.  M. 

Magdalen,  Putney. 

Custom  in   tin. 


1  T    ET  the  wild  leopards  of  the  wood 
-A--*  Put  off" the  spots  that  nature  gives  ! 
Then  may  the  wicked  turn  to  God, 
And  change  their  tempers  and  their  lives 

2  As  well  might   Ethiopian  slaves 
Wash  out  the  darkness  of  their  skin  ; 
The  dead  as  well  may  leave  their  graves, 
As  old  transgressors  cease  to  sin. 

3  Where  vice  has  held  its  empire  long, 
'Twill   not  endure  the   least  control : 
None  but  a  power  divinely  strong 
Can   turn  the  current  of  the   soul. 

4 Great  (iod!  I   own  thy  power  divine, 
That  works  to  change  this  heart    of 

mine ; 
I  would  be  forrn'd  anew,  and  bless 
The  wonders  of  creating  grace. 

■to a  }     Hymn  24.    B.  2.    L.  M.         * 

i0*  >         Gloucester,  Monmouth. 

The  evil  of  sin  viable  in  the  fall  of  angels 
and  men. 

1  \  X  7IIEN  the  great  Builder  arch'd  the 

V  V  skies, 

And  forrn'd  all  nature  with  a  word; 
The  joyful  cherubs  tun'd  his  praise, 
And  every  bending  throne  ador'd. 

2  High  in  the  midst  of  all  the  throng, 
Satan,   a  tall  arch-angel,  sat! 
Amongst  the  morning  stars  he  sung, 
Till  sin  destroy 'd  his  heavenly  state. 

3['Twas  sin  that  hurl'd  him  from  his 
throne, 
Grov'ling  in  fire,  the  rebel  lies; 
Bow  art  thou   sunk  in  darkness  do-ivn% 
Son  of  the  viornmg,  front  the  skies .'] 


DEPRAVITY  OF  MAN.  185 

4  And  thus  our  two  first  parents  stood, 
Till  sin  defil'd  the  happy  place  : 
They  lost  their  garden  and  their  God, 
And  ruin'd  all  their  unborn  race. 

5  [So  sprung  the  plague  from  Adam's 

bower, 
And  spread  destruction  all  abroad; 
Sin,  the  curs'd  name,  that  in  one  hour 
Spoil'd  six  days  labour  of  a  God.] 

6  Tremble,  my  soul,  and  mourn  for  grief, 
That  such  a  foe  should  seize  thy  breast ; 
Fly  to  thy  Lord  for  quick  relief; 

O !  may  he  slay  this  treacherous  guest. 

?Then  to  thy  throne,  victorious  King, 
Then  to  thy  throne  our  shouts  shall  rise; 
Thine  everlasting  arm  we  sing, 
For  sin,  the  monster,  bleeds  and  dies. 

,c-">       Hymn  150.    B.  %    CM.       b 
*e^5  Wantage,  Chelsea. 

The    deceitfulness  of  wu 

1  O  IN  has  a  thousand  treacherous  arts 
O    To  practise  on  the  mind ; 
With  flattering  looks   she  tempts  our 

hearts, 
But  leaves    a  sting  behind.  ~.~  __ 

2  With  names  of  virtue  she  deceives 

The  aged  and  the  young  ; 
And,  while  the  heedless  wretch  believes, 
She  makes  his  fetters  strong. 

3  She  pleads  for  all  the  joys  she  brings, 

And  gives  a  fair  pretence ; 
But  cheats  the  soul  of  heavenly  tilings, 
And  chains  it  down  to  sense. 

4  So  on  a  tree  divinely  fair 

Grew  the  forbidden  food  ; 
Our  mother  took  the  poison  there, 
'  And  tainted  all  her  blood. 


186,  187    SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

1Q/0       Hymn  153.    B.  2.    CM.        b 

J  BO  $  Bangor,  Carolina. 

The  distemper,  folly,  and  madness  of  sin. 

1  CIN,  like  a  venomous  disease, 
O  Infects  our  vital  blood; 

The  only  balm   is  sovereign  grace, 
And  the  physician,  God. 

2  Our  beauty  and  our  strength  are  fled, 

And   we  draw  near  to  death, 
But   Christ  the  Lord  recals  the  dead 
With  his  almighty  breath. 

3  Madness,  by  nature,  reigns  within, 

The  passions  burn  and   rage, 
Till  God's  own  Son,  with  skill  divine, 
The  inward  fire  assuage. 

4  [We  lick  the  dust,  we  grasp  the  wind, 

And  solid  good   despise  : 
Such   is  the  folly  of  the  mind, 
Till  Jesus  make*  us  wise.] 

5  We  give  our  souls  the  wounds  they  feel, 

We   drink  the  poisonous  gall, 
And  rush  with  fuiy  down  to  hell ; 
But  Heaven  prevents  the  fall. 

6  [The  man  possess'd,  among  the  tombs, 

Cuts  his  own  flesh   and  cries: 
He  foams  and  raves,  till  Jesus  comes, 
And  the  foul  spirit  flies.] 

-.07?    Hymn  156.    B.  2.    C.  M.  b  or  * 
■*       j  Abridge,  Swanwick. 

Presumption  and  despair;     or,   Satan's 
various  temptations. 

1  T  HATE  the  tempter  and  his  charms ; 
JL       I  hate  his  flattering  breath ; 
The  serpent  takes  a  thousand  forms 

To  cheat  our  souls  to  death. 

2  He  feeds  our  hopes  with  airy  dreams, 

Or  kills  with  slavish  fear; 
And  holds  us  still  in  wide  extremes 
Presumption  or  despair. 


DEPRAVITY  OF  MAN.  188 

3  Now  he  persuades,  "  How  easy  'tis 
"To  walk  the  road  to  heaven;" 
Anon  he  swells  our  sins,  and  cries, 
"They   cannot  be  forgiven." 
4<[He  bids  young  sinners  "yet  forbear 
"  To  think  of  God,  or  death ; 
"For  prayer  and  devotion  are 
"But  melancholy  breath." 

5  He  tells  the  aged,  "  they  must  die, 

"  And  'tis  too  late  to  pray ; 
"  In  vain  for  mercy  now  they  cry, 
"For  they  have  lost  their  day."] 

6  Thus  he  supports  his  cruel  throne 

By  mischiet  and  deceit. 
And  drags  the  sons  of  Adam  down 
To  darkness  and  the  pit. 
7 Almighty  God,  cut  short  his  power; 
Let  him  in  darkness  dwell ; 
And,  that  he  vex  the  earth  no  more, 
Confine  him  down  to  hell. 


188} 


Hymn  157.    B.  2.    C.  M. 
Carolina,  Windsor. 
The  same. 


1 TVTOW  Satan  comes  with  dreadful  roar, 
iN    And  threatens  to  destroy ; 
He  worries  whom  he  can't  devour, 
With  a  malicious  joy. 

2  Ye  sons  of  God,  oppose  his  rage. 

Resist,  and  he'll  be  gone  ; 
Thus  did  our  dearest  Lord  engage 
And  vanquish  him  alone. 

3  Now  he  appears  almost  divine, 

Like  innocence  and  love ; 
But  the  old  serpent  lurks  within. 
When  he  assumes  the  dove. 

4  Fly  from  the  false  deceiver's  tongue. 

Ye  sons  of  Adam,  fly; 
Our  parents  found  the  snare  too  strong, 
Not  should  the  children  try, 


189,190    SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

joqj        Hymn  158.    B.  2.    L.  M.      b 
10^3         Lime  House,  Armley. 
Few  saved  ;  or,  the  almost  Christian,  the 
Hiffiocntt,  and  Afxostate. 

1  OROAD  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death, 
X3  And  thousands  walk  together  there  ; 
But  wisdom    shows  a  narrower  path, 
With  here  and  there  a  traveller. 

2  "  Deny  thyself,  and  take  thy  cross," 
Is  the  Redeemer's  great  command  ; 
Nature  must  count  her  gold  but  dross, 
If  she  would  gain  this  heavenly  land. 

2  The  fearful  soul,  that  tires  and  faints, 
And  walks  the  ways  of  God  no  more, 
Is  but  esteem'd  almost  a  saint. 
And  makes  his  own  destruction  sure. 

4 Lord,  let  not  all  my  hopes  be  vain; 
Create  my  heart  entirely  new ; 
Which  hypocrites  could  ne'er  attain, 
Which  false  apostates  never  knew. 

l  On  ?  Psalm  8.   2d.  Part.  L.M.   u  or  % 
XJU\  Quercy,  Babylon.    ° 

Adam  and  Christ,  lords  of  the  old  and  new 
creation.       * 

1  T   ORD,  what  was  man  when  made  at 
J^»  first ! 

Adam,  the  offspring  of  the  dust! 
That  thou  shouldst  set  him  and  his  race 
But  just  below  an  angel's  place  ? 

2  That  thou  shouldst  raise  his  nature  so. 
And  make  him  lord  of  all  below  ; 
Make  every  beast  and  bird  submit, 
And  lay  the  fishes  at  his  feet? 

3  But  O !  what  brighter  glories  wait 
To  crown  the  second  Adam's  state ! 
What  honours  shall  thy  Son  adorn, 
Who  condescended  to  be  born. 

4  See  him  below  his  angels  made ! 
See  him  in  dust  among  the  dead, 
To  save  a  ruin'd  world  from  sin  ; 
Bnt  he  shall  reign  with  power  divine  f 


ELECTION.  191,192 

5  The  world  to  come,  redeem'd  from  all 
The  miseries  that  attend  the  fall, 
New   made,  and  glorious,  shall  submit 
At  our  exalted  Saviour's  feet. 


ELECTION. 

,  q  ,  1       Hymn  54.     B.  1.    L.  M.       38 

1  y  *  5  Castle-street,  Shoel. 

Electing    grace ;     or,   saints  beloved  in 
Christ. 

1  TESUS,  we  bless  thy  Father's  name  ; 
J     Thy  God  and  our's  are  both  the 

same ; 
What  heavenly  blessings  from  his  throne 
Flow  down  to  sinners  through  his  Son ! 

2  "  Christ  be  my  first  elect,"  he  said  ; 
Then  chose  our  souls  in  Christ  our  head, 
Before  he  gave  the  mountains  birth, 
£)r  laid  foundations  for  the  earth. 

!  3  Thus  did  eternal  love  begin 
To  raise  us  up  from  death  and  sin  ; 
Our  characters  were  then  decreed, 
"  Blameless  in  love,  a  holy  seed." 

4  Predestinated  to   be  sons, 
Born  by  degrees,  but  chose  at  once  : 
A  new  regenerated  race, 
To  praise  the  glory  of  his  grace. 

5WithChrist,  our  Lord,  we  share  our  part 
In  the  affections  of  his  heart ; 
Nor  shall  our  souls  be  thence  remov'd, 
Till  he  forgets  his  first-belov'd. 

1 92 1      Hymn  117-   b*  **   L- M*      b 

>        Kirke,    German  Hymn. 

Election  sovereign  and  free. 

1  [  T>  EHOLD  the  potter  and  the  clay ! 

Xj  He  forms  his  vessel  as  he  please  : 

Such  is  our  God,    and  such  are  we, 

The  subjects  of  his  just  decrees. 


193       SCRIPTCRE  DOCTRINES. 

2  Doth  not  the  workman's  power  extend 
O'er  all  the  mass,  which  part  to  choose, 
And  mould  it  for  a  nobler  end, 
And  which  to  leave  for  viler  use  ?] 

3  May  not  the  sovereign  Lord  on  high 
Dispense   his  favours  as  he  will ; 
Choose  some  to  life,  while  others  die, 
And  yet  be  just  and  gracious  still  ? 

4  [What  if,  to  make  his  terror  known, 
He  lets  his  patience  long  endure, 
Suffering   vile   rebels  to  go  on, 
And  seal  their  own  destruction  sure  ? 

5  What  if  he  means  to  show  his  grace, 
And  his  electing  love  employs 

To  nnrk  out  some  of  mortal  race, 
And  form  them  fit  for  heavenly  joys  ?] 

6  Shall  man  replv  against  the  Lord, 
And  call  his  Maker's  ways  unjust, 
The  thunder  of  whose  dreadful  word 
Can  crush  a  thousand  worlds  to  dust  I 

7  But,  O  my  soul,  if  truth  so  bright 
Should  dazzle  and  confound  thy  sight, 
Yet  still  his  written  will   obey, 

And  wait  the  great  decisive  day. 

8  Then  shall  he  make  his  justice  known, 
A  ad  the  whole  world,  before  his  throne, 
With  joy,  or  terror,   shall   confess 
The  glory  of  his  righteousness. 

Hymn  96.    B.J.    CM.       * 

St.  Ann's,  Christmas. 


193  £ 


1  T>UT  few  among  the  carnal  wise, 
-D    But  few   of  noble    race, 
Obtain  the  favour   of  thine  eyes, 

Almighty  King  of  grace  ! 

2  He  takes  the  men  of  meanest  name 

For  sons   and  heirs  of  God ; 
And  thus  he  pours  abundant  shame 
On  honeurabJ_e  blo°4« 


ELECTION.  194 

3  He  calls  the  fool,  and  makes  him  know 

The  mysteries  of  his  grace, 
To  bring  aspiring  wisdom  low, 
And  all  its  pride  abase. 

4  Nature  has  all  its  glories  lost, 

When  brought  before  his  throne  ; 
No  flesh  shall  in  his  presence  boast, 
But  in  the  Lord  alone. 

ic\±\       Hymn  11.    B.  1.    L.  M.       fc 

1^<*J  Antigua,  Wells. 

The  humble  enlightened,  and  carnal  rea- 
son humbled;     or,  the   sovereignty  of 
grace, 
l'-pHERE  was  an  hour  when  Christ 
A  rejoic'd, 

And  spoke  his  joy  in  words  of  praise ; 
"Father,  I  thank  thee,  mighty  God, 
"  Lord  of  the  earth,and  heavens,  and  seas! 

2  "  I  thank  thy  sovereign  power  and  love, 
"  That  crowns  my  doctrine  with  success ; 
"  And  makes  the  babes  in  knowledge 

learn 
"  The  heights,  and  breadths,  and  lengths 
of  grace. 

3  "  But  all  this  glory  lies  conceal'd 

"  From    men   of  prudence  and  of  wit ; 
"The  prince  of  darkness  blinds  their 

eyes, 
"  And  their  own  pride  resists  the  light. 

4 "Father,  'tis  thus,  because  thy  will 
"  Chose  and  ordain'd  it  should  be  so  ;   , 
"'Tis  thy  delight  t'  abase  the  proud, 
"  And  lay  the  haughty  scorner  low. 

5  "There's  none  can  know  the  Father 
right, 
"  But  those  who  learn  it  from  the  Son  ; 
"  Nor  can  the  Son  be  well  receiv'd, 
"But   where   the  Father   makes  him 
known. 


195,196    SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

6  "  Then  let  our  souls  adore  our  God, 
"That  deals  his  graces  as  he  please; 
*'  Nor  gwes  to  mortals  an  account 
"  Or  ot  his  actions,  or  decrees." 

,  Q  r  >         Hymn  12.    B.  1.    C.  M.       » 

lJO$  Wareham,  St.  Ann's. 

Free  grace  in  revealing  Christ. 

1  TE5US,  the  man  of  constant  grief, 
J      A  mourner  all  his  days  ; 

His  spirit   once  rejoic'd  aloud, 
And  tum'd  his  joy  to  praise : 

2  "  Father,  I  thank,  thy  wondrous  Jove, 

"  That  hath   rereaTd  thy  Son 
"  To  men  unlearned ;   and  to  uabes 
"  Hath   made  thy  gospel  known. 

3  "  The  mysteries  of  redeeming  grace 

"  Are   hidden  from   the  wise  : 
"While  pride  and  carnal  reasonings  join. 
"To  swell  and  blind  their  eyes." 

4  Thus  doth  the  Lord  of  h«.  aven  and  earth 

His  great   decrees  fulfil, 
And  orders  all  his  works  of  grace 
'By   his  own   sovereign   will. 

,Q£">         Hy-h:j96.    B.  2.    CM.        X 

1  Jt>  S  London,  Canterbury. 

Distinguishing    tove  ;     or.,    angels  fiun- 
;sh  d    and  mefi  saved. 

1  TXOWN  headlong  from  their  native 
JLJ  skies 

The  rebel  angels  fell, 
And  thunderbolts  of  fl  dining  wrath 
Pursu'd  them  deep   to  hell. 

2  Down  from   the  top  of  earthly  bliss 

Rebellious  man  wis  hurl'd  ; 
And  Jesus  stoop'd  beneath  the  grave 
To  reach  a  sinking  world. 

3  O,  love  of  infinite   degree, 

Unmeasurable  grace  '. 
Must  heaven's  ecernai  darling  die 
To  save  a  traitorous  race  ? 


JUSTIFICATION.  197,198 

4  Must  angels  sink  forever  down, 

And  burn  in  quenchless  fire, 
While  God  forsakes  his  shining  throne 
To  raise  us  wretches  higher  ? 

5  O  for  this  love,  let  earth  and  skies 

With  hallelujahs  ring, 
And  the  full  choir  of  human  tongues 
All   hallelujahs  sing. 

10*7        Hymn  97.    B.  2.    L.  M.       & 

1  *  '  _>       Green's  Hundredth,  Bath. 
The   same. 

1  T^ROM  heaven  the  sinning  angels  fell, 
-F     And  wrath  and  darkness  chain'd 

them  down  ; 
But  man,  vile  man,  forsook  his  bliss, 
And  mercy  lifts  him  to  a  crown. 

2  Amazing  work  of  sovereign  grace 
That  could  distinguish  rebels  so! 
Our  guilty  treasons  call'd  aloud 
For  everlasting  fetters  too. 

3  To  thee,  to  thee,  almighty  lovev 
Our  souls,  ourselves,  our  all  we  pay: 
Millions  of  tongues  shall  sound  thy  praise 
On  the  bright  hills  of  heavenly  day. 

JUSTIFICATION. 

lQo)         Hymn  94.    B.I.    CM.        b 
1JOJ  Abridge,  Bedford.     ■ 

Justification  by  faith,  not  by  works ;   or, 
the  law  condemns,  grace  justifies. 

1  \  7A1N  are  the  hopes  the  sons  of  men 

V     On  their  own  works  have  built ; 
Their  hearts  by  nature  all  unclean, 
And  all  their  actions  guilt. 

2  Let  Jew  and  Gentile  stop  their  mouths, 

Without  a  murmuring  word, 
And  the  whole  race  of  Adam  stand 
Guilty  before  the  Lord. 


199,200    SCRIPTURE  DOCTRIN 

3  In  vain  we  ask  God's  righteous  law 
To  justify  us  now. 
Since   to  convince  and  to  condemn 
Is  all  the  law  can  do. 
4 Jesus,  how  glorious  is  thy  grace! 
When  in  thy  name  we  trust 
Our  faith  receives  a  righteousness, 
That  makes  the  sinner  just. 

10Q?     Hymn  154.    B.  2.    L.  M.         b 

1  JX*  \       German  Hymn,  Wells. 

Self- ritfh  t roxisnrss   insufficient. 
1"\\ /HERE  are  the  mourners,"  saith 
V  V  the  Lord, 

"That  wait   and  tremble  at  my  word, 
"  That  walk  in  darkness  all  the  day  > 
"  Come,  make  my  name  your  trust  and 
stay. 

2  "  [No  works,  nor  duties  of  your  own 
"  Can  for  the  smallest  sin  atone  ; 

"  The  robes  that  nature  may  provide, 
"Will  not  your  least  pollutions  hide. 

3  "  The  softest  couch  that  nature  knows 
"  Can  give  the  conscience  no  repose  : 
"Look  to  my  righteousness,  and  live, 
"  Comfort  and  peace  are  mine  to  give.] 

4  "  Ye  sons  of  pride,  that  kindle  coals 

"  With  your  own  hands,  to  warm  your 

souls, 
"  Walk  in  the  light  of  your  own  fire, 
"Enjoy  the  sparks  that  ye  desire  : 

5  "  This  is  your  portion  at  my  hands  ; 

"  Hell  waits  you  with  her  iron  bands  ; 
"  Ye  shall  lie' down  in  sorrow  there, 
"In  death,  and  darkness,  and  despair." 


200  [ 


f/M- 


Psalm71.    2d.  Part.    CM.   gg 
Irish,.  Rochester. 
i*t  our  strength  and  righteousness. 
1 A  /[Y  Saviour,  my  Almighty  Friend ! 
IVa  When  I   begin  thy  praise, 
Where  will  the  growing  numbers  end, 
The  numbers  of  thy  grace? 


JUSTIFICATION.  201 

2  Thou  art  my  everlasting  trust ; 

Thy  goodness  I   adore ; 
And   since  I  knew  thy  graces  first, 
I  speak  thy  glories  more. 

3  My  feet  shall  travel  all  the  length 

Of  the  celestial  road. 
And  march  with  courage  in  thy  strength , 

To  see  my  Father  God. 
tWhen  I  am  fill'd  with  sore  distress 

For  some  surprising  sin, 
I'll  plead  thy  perfect  righteousne'ssj 

And  mention    none  but  thine. 

>  How  will  my  lips  rejoice  to  tell 

The  victories  of  my  King! 
My  soul,  redeem'd  from  sin  and  hell, 
Shall  thy  salvation  sing. 

5  [My  tongue  shall  all  the  day  proclaim 
My  Saviour  and  my  God; 

j  His  death  has  brought  my  foes  to  shame.* 
And  saved  me  by  his  blood. 

7 Awake,  awake,  my  tuneful  powers; 
With  this  delightful   song* 
I'll  entertain  the   darkest  hours, 
Nor  think  the  season  long.] 

om  >        Hymn  109.    B.  1.    L.M.       k 
ZKJl  $  Quercy,  Kirkc.   "  u 

The  value  of  Christ  andhis  righteousness. 

1  "VJO  more,  my  God,  I  boast  no  mor^ 
IN     Of  all  the  duties  I  have  done  ; 

I  quit  the  hopes  I  held  before, 
To  trust  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

2  Now,  for  the  love  I  bear  his  name, 
What  was  my  gain  I  count  my  loss^ 
My  former  pride  I  call  my  shame, 
And  nail  my  glory  to  his  cross. 

SYes,  and  I  must  and  will  esteem 
All  things  but  loss  for  Jesus'  sake : 
O  may  my  soul  be  found  in  him, 
And  of  his  righteousness  partake, 
G  3 


202,203    SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

4  The  best  obedience  of  my  hands 
Dares  not   appear  before  thy  throne  ; 
But  faith   can  answer  thv  demands, 
By  pleading  what  my  Lord  has  done. 

onol         Hymn  20.    B.l.    CM.        * 
~WZ  S  Bray,  York. 

Spiritual  afifiartl;    namely  %  the  robe  of 
righteousness  and  garments  of  salvation. 
1   A  WAKE,  my  heart,  arise,my  tongue, 
i~\  Prepare  a  tuneful   voice  ; 
In  God,  the  life  of  all  my  joys, 
Aloud  -will  I  rejoice. 
2'Tis  he  adorn'd  my  naked   soul, 
And  made  salvation  mine  ; 
Upon   a  poor  polluted  worm 
He  makes  his  graces  shine. 

3  And,  lest  the  shadow  of  a  spot 

Should  on  my  soul  be  found, 
He  took  the  robe  the  Saviour  wrought, 
And  cast  it  all  around. 

4  How  far  the  heavenly  robe  exceeds 

What  earthly   princes  wear! 
These  ornaments,  how  bright  they  shine ! 
Hew   white  the  garments  are ! 

5  The  Spirit  wrought  my  faith  and  love, 

And  hope,  and   every  grace; 
But  Jesus  spent  his  life  to  work 
The  robe  of  righteousness. 

6  Strangely,  my  soul,  art  thou  array'd. 

By   the   great  sacred  Three  ! 
In  sweetest  harmony  of  praise, 
Let  all  thy  powers  agree. 


PARDON. 

iir^ol       Psalm    130.      C.    M.  b 

^^  S         Carolina,    Wantage. 
Pardoning   grace. 

1 0T^J  of  the  dePths  of  lonS  distrcss». 
V-^  The  borders  of  despair, 
I  sent  my  cries  to  seek  thy  grace, 
My  groans  to  move  thine  ear, 


PARDON.  204. 

2 Great  God,  should  thy  severer  eye. 
And  thine  impartial  hand, 
Mark  and  revenge  iniquity, 
No  mortal  flesh  could  stand. 

3  But  there  are  pardons  with  my  God 

For  crimes  of  high  degree  ; 
Thy  Son  has  bought  them  with,  his  blood, 
To  draw  us  near  to  thee. 

4  [I  wait  for  thy  salvation,  Lord, 

With  strong  desires  I  wait ; 
My  soul,  invited  by  thy  word, 
Stands  watching  at  thy  gate.] 

5  [Just  as  the  guards  that  keep  the  night 

Long  for  the  morning  skies, 
Watch  the  first  beams  of  breaking  light 
And  meet  them  with  their  eyes: 

6  So  waits  my  soul  to  see  thy  grace, 

And,  more  intent  than  they. 
Meets  the  first  openings  of  thy  face. 
And  finds  a  brighter  day.] 

7  Then  in  the  Lord  let  Israel  Crust, 

Let  Israel  seek  his  face  : 
The  Lord  is  good  as  well  as  just, 
And  plenteous  in  his  grace. 

8  There's  full  redemption  at  his  throne 

For  sinners  long  enslav'd  ; 
The   great  Redeemer  is  his  Son ; 
And  Israel  shall  be  sav'd. 

00  4  )        Psalm  130.    L.  M.  « 
+.u~k  £     Green's  Hundredth,  Eaton. 

Pirdoning    grace. 

1  Tj^ROM  deep  distress  and  troubled  tho'ts 
Jl  To  thee,  my  God,  I  rais'd  my  cries  ; 
If  thou  severely  mark  our  faults, 

No  flesh  can  stand  before  thine  eyes. 

2  But  thou  hast  built  thy  throne  of  grace, 
Free  to  dispense  thy  "pardons  there, 
That  sinners  may  approach  thy  face, 
And  hope,  and  love,  as  well  as  fear, 

G  4 


205,206    SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES 

3  As  the  benighted  pilgrims  wait, 
And  long  and  wish  for  breaking  day  ; 
So  waits  my  soul  before  thy  gate; 
When   will  my  God  his  face  display  ? 

4  My  trust  is  fix'd  upon  thy  word, 
Nor  shall  I  trust  thy  word  in  vain  ! 
Let  mourning  souls   address  the  Lord, 
And  find  relief  from  all  their  pain. 

5  Great  is  his  love,  and  large  his  grace, 
Through  the  redemption  of  his  Son ; 
He  turns  our  feet  from  sinful  ways, 
And  pardons  what  our  hands  have  done. 

on^        Psalm  32.    S.  M.  fc> 

J.VO  ^         Aylesbury,    Sutton. 
Forgiveness  of  sin  upon  confession. 

1  /\  BLESSED   souls  are  they, 
v_/  Whose  sins  are  cover'd  oer  ! 

Divinely  blest,  to  whom  the  Lord 
Imputes  their  guilt  no  more. 

2  They  mourn  their  follies  past, 
And  keep  their  hearts  with  care; 

Their  lips  and  lives,  without  deceit, 
Shall  prove  their  faith  sincere. 

3  While   I  conceal'd  my  guilt, 
I  felt  the  fest'ring   wound, 

'Till  I  confess'd  my  sins  to  thee, 
And  ready  pardon  found. 

4  Let  sinners  learn   to  pray, 

Let  saints  keep  near  the  throne; 
Our  help  in  times  of  deep  distress 
Is  found  in  God  alone. 

anal  Psalm  32.    CM.  «f 

JU0i         Brattle  Street,  Barby. 

Free  ftardon,  and  sincere  obedience ;  or, 

confession  and  forgiveness. 
1  T  TAPPY  the  man  to  whom  his  God 
JlJL  No  more  imputes  his   sin ; 
But,  wash'd  in  the  Redeemer's  blood, 
Hath  made  his  garments  clean! 


PARDON,  207 

2  Happy,  beyond  expression,  he 

Whose  debts  are  thus  discharg'd; 
And  from   the  guilty   bondage  free, 
He  feels  his  soul  enlarg'd! 

3  His  spirit  hates  deceit  and  lies, 

His  words   are  all  sincere; 
He  guards  his  heart,  he  guards  his  eyes, 
To  keep  his  conscience  clear. 

4  While  I  my  inward  guilt  supprest, 

No  quiet  could  I  find : 
Thy  wrath  lay  burning  in  my  breast, 
And  rack'd  my  tortur'd  mind. 

5  Then  I  confessed  my  troubled  thoughts, 

My  secret  sins  reveal'd ; 
Thy  pardoning  grace  forgave  my  faults, 
Thy  grace   my  pardon   seal'd. 

6  This  shall  invite  thy  saints  to  pray ; 

When  like  a  raging  flood 
Temptations  rise,  our  strength  and  stay 
Is  a  forgiving  God. 

orV7l     Psalm  32.    2d.  Part.   L.M.    b 

ZK)  '  $  Putney,  Groton. 

A  guilty  conscience  eased  by  confession 

and  pardon. 
1 T  X  7HILE  I  keep  silence,  and  conceal 
VV    My  heavy  guilt  within  my  heart, 

What  torments  doth  my  conscience  feel! 

What  agonies  of  inward  smart! 
2 1  spread  my  sins  before  the  Lord, 

And  all  my  secret  faults  confess; 

Thy  gospel  speaks  a  pardoning  word, 

Thy  Holy  Spirit  seals  the  grace. 

3  For  this,  shall  every  humble  soul 
Make  swift  addresses  to  thy  seat; 
When  floods  of  huge  temptations  roll, 
There  shall  they  find  a  blest  retreat. 

4  How  safe  beneath  thy  wings  I  lie, 
When  days  grow  dark,and  storms  ap- 
pear! 

And  when  I  walk,  thy  watchful  eye 
Shall  guide  me  safe  from  every  snare, 


208,209    SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINE 

onal     Psalm  32.     1st.  Part.    L.  M.  * 
zuo  J    Ninety-Seventh  Psalm,  Antigua. 
Ee/ientance  and  free  f.ard'.n  ;   or,  justifi- 
cation and  sanctifcaiion. 

1  T)  LEST   is  the  man,   forever  blest, 
-D  Whose  guilt  is  pardon'd  by  his  God, 
Whose  sins  with  sorrow  are  confess'd, 
And  cover'd  with   his  Saviour's  blood. 

2  Blest  is  the  man  to  whom  the  Lord 
Imputes   not   his  iniquities : 

He  pleads  no  merit  of  reward, 
And   not  on   works  but  grace  relies. 

3  From  guile  his  heart  and  lips  are  free ; 
His  humble  joy,   his   holy  fear, 
With  deep   repentance  well  agree, 
And  join  to  prove  his  faith   sincere. 

4  How  glorious  is  that  righteousness 
That  hides  and  cancels  all  his  sins  ! 
While  a  bright  evidence  of  grace 
Through  his  whole    life  appears    and 

shines. 


209  \ 


Hymn  85.    B.  2.    CM. 
St.  Martin's,  Mear. 
Sufficiency  of  pardon. 


1  TXrHY  does  your  face,ye  humble  souls 

V»     Those  mournful  colours  wear? 
What  doubts  are  these  that  waste  your 
faith, 
And  nourish  your  despair  ? 

2  What  tho'  your  numerous  sins  exceed 

The  stars  that  fill  the  skies, 

And  aiming  at  th'  eternal  throne, 

Lifce  pointed  mountains  rise  ? 

3  What  tho'  your  mighty  guilt  beyond 

The  wide  creation  swell, 
And   has  its   curs'd   foundations  laid 
Low  as  the  deeps  of  hell  ? 

4  See  here  an  endless  ocean  flows 

Of  never-failing  grace  ; 
Behold  a  dying  Saviour's  veins 
The  sacred  flood  increase. 


PERSEVERANCE.  210, 211 

5  It  rises  high,  and  drowns  the  hills, 

Has  neither  shore  nor  bound ; 
Now  if  we  search  to  find  our  sins, 
Our  sins  can  ne'er  be  found. 

6  Awake,  our  hearts,  adore  the  grace. 

That  buries  all  our  faults, 
And  pard'ning  blood,  that  swells  above 
Our  follies  and  our  thoughts, 

PERSEVERANCE. 

2jq7        Psalm  125.    CM.  * 

$         Peterborough,  Newton. 
The  saint's  trial  and  safety. 
1 T  TNSHAKEN  as  the  sacred  hill, 
U  And  fix'd  as  mountains  be, 
Firm  as  a  rock,  the  soul  shall  rest, 
That  leans,  O  Lord,  on  thee. 

2  Not  walls,  nor  hills  could  guard  so  welt 

Old  Salem's  happy  ground, 

As  those  eternal  arms  of  love, 

That  every  saint  surround. 

3  While  tyrants  are  a  smarting  scourge 

To  drive  them  near  to  God, 
Divine  compassion  still  allays 
The  fury  of  the  rod. 

4  Deal  gently,  Lord,  with  souls  sincere, 

And  lead  them  safely  on 
To  the  bright  gates  of  paradise, 
Where  Christ  their  Lord  is  gone. 

5  But  if  we  trace  those  crooked  ways 

Which  the  old  serpent  drew, 
The  wrath  that  drove  him  first  to  heU 
Shall  smite  his  followers  too. 

on?  Psalm  125.    S.  M.  * 

P1  J  J         Froome,  St  Thomas. 
The  saint's  trial  and  safety  ;  or,  moderat- 
ed afflictions. 
1     TjTRM  and  unmov'd  are  they 
-*-    That  rest  their  souls  on  God ; 
Fix'd  as  the  mount  where  David  dwelt, 
Or  where  the  ark  abode. 


212       SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

2  As  mountains  stood  to  guard 
The  city'a  sacred  ground, 

So  God,  and  his  almighty  love, 
Embrace  his  saints  around. 

3  What  though  the  Father's  rod 
r  Drop  a  chastising  stroke, 

Vet,  lest  it  wound  their  souls  too  deep, 
Its  fury  shall  be  broke. 

4  Deal  gently,  Lord,  with  those, 
Whose  faith  and  pious  fear, 

Whose  hope  and  love,  and  every  grace 
Proclaim  their  hearts  sincere. 

5  Nor  shall  the  tyrant's  rage 
Too  long  oppress  the  saint ; 

The  God  of  Israel   will  support 
His  children,  lest  they  taint. 

6  But  if  our  slavish  fear 

Will  choose  the  road  to  hell, 
We   must  receive  our  portion   there, 
Where  bolder  sinners  dwell. 


212] 


Psalm  138.    L.  M. 

Quercy,  Wells. 

Restoring  and  preserving  grace. 


1  [\  X7ITH  all  my  powers  of  heart  and 

V  V  tongue 

I'll  praise  my  Maker  in  my  song  ; 
Angels  shall  hear  the  notes  I  raise, 
Approve  the  song  and  join  the  praise. 

2  Angels  that  make  thy  church  their  care 
Shall  witness  my  devotion  there, 
While  holy  zeal  directs  mine  eves 
To  thy  fair  temple  in  the  skies.] 

3  I'll  sing  thy  truth  and  mercy,  Lord, 
I'll  sine  the  wonders  of  thy  word ; 
Not  all  thy  works  and  names  below 
So  much  thy  power  and  glory  show. 

4  To  God  I  cry'd,  when  troubles  rose  ; 
He  heard  me,  and  subdu'd  my  foes  ; 
He  did  my  rising  fears  control, 

And  strength  diffus'd  through  all  my  soul , 


PERSEVERANCE.       213,  214 

5  The  God  of  heaven  maintains  Ms  state, 
Frowns  on  the  proud,   and  scorns  the 

great ; 
But  from  his  throne  descends  to  see 
The  sons  of  humble  poverty. 

6  Amidst  a  thousand  snares  I  stand, 
Upheld  and  guarded  by  thy  hand ; 
Thy  words  my  fainting  soul  revive, 
And  keep  my  dying  faith  alive. 

7  Grace  will  complete  what  grace  begins, 
To  save  from  sorrows  or  from  sins ; 
The  work  that  wisdom  undertakes, 
Eternal  mercy  ne'er  forsakes. 

01  n  I  Psalm  97.    3d.  Part.    L.  M.   * 
2 l  a  J         Castle  Street,  Antigua. 

Grace  and   glory. 
1 TPH'  Almighty  reigns,  exalted  high, 
A    O'er  all  the  earth,  o'er  all  the  sky  ; 
Though  clouds  and  darkness  veil  his  feet, 
His  dwelling  is  the  mercy- seat. 

2  O  ye  that  love  his  holy  name, 
Hate  every  work  of  sin  and  shame ; 

He  guards  the  souls  of  all  his  friends, 
And  from  the  snares  of   hell  defends. 

3  Immortal  light,  and  joys  unknown, 
Are  for  the  saints  in  darkness  sown; 
Those  glorious  seeds  shall  spring  and 

rise, 
And  the  bright  harvest  bless  our  eyes. 

4  Rejoice,  ye  righteous,  and  record 
The  sacred  honours  of  the  Lord  ; 
None  but  the  soul  that  feels  his  graca 
Can  triumph  in  his  holiness. 

qia)         Hymn  51.    B.  1.    S.  M.       8£ 
Z1*v       Silver   Street,    Peckham. 

Persevering    grace. 
I     TpO  God  the  only  w'ise, 

-*-    Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 
Let  all  ths  saints 'below  the  sk'e^ 
Their  humble  nraises  bring. 


215       SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

2     Tis        almighty  love, 
His      .  :nsel  and  his  care, 
Preserves  us  safe  from  sin  and  death, 
And  every  hurtful  snare. 

o     He   will  present  our  souls 
Unblemishd  and  complete. 
Before  the  glory  of  his  face. 
With  joys  divinely  great. 

4  Then  all  the  chosen  seed 
Shall  meet  around  the  throne, 

Shall  bless  the  conduct  of    his  grace. 
And  make  his  wonders  known. 

5  To  our  Redeemer  God 
Wisdom   and  power  belongs, 

Immortal  crowns  of  majesty, 
And  everlasting  songs. 


REDEMPTION. 

Hymn  78.     B.  2.    C.  M. 

Dundee,  Bedford. 


215} 

Redemption  by  Christ. 

1  T X 7HEN  the  first  parents  of  our  ra^ 

VV    Rebell'd,  and  lost  their  God, 
And  the  infection  of  their  sin 
Had  tainted  all  our  blood;" 

2  Infinite  pity  touch'd  the  heart 

Of  the  eternal  Son, 
Descending  from  the  heavenly  court, 
He  left  his  Father's  throne. 

3  Aside  the  Prince  of  glory  threw 

His  most  divine  array, 
And   wraj>prd  his  Godhead  in  a  veil 
Of  our  inferior  clay. 

4 .His  living  power  and  dying  love, 
Redeem 'd  unhappy  men  ; 
And  rais'd  the   ruins  of  our  race 
To  life  and  God  again. 


REDEMPTION.        216,  217 

5  To  thee,  dear  Lord,  our  flesh  and  soul 

We  joyfully  resign ; 
Bless'd  Jesus,  take  us  for  thy  own2 
For  we  are  doubly  thine. 

6  Thine  honour  shall  forever  be 

The  business  of  our  days, 
Forever  shall  our  thankful  tongues 
Speak  thy  deserved  praise. 

«1#o         Hymn  29.    B.  2.    CM.        x 

** l  °  J  Arlington,  St.  Asaph. 

Redemption  by  firice  and  poiver. 

1  TESUS,  with  all  thy  saints  above, 
J    My  tongue  would  bear  her  part, 
Would  sound  aloud  thy  saving  love, 

And  sing  thy  bleeding  heart. 

2  Bless'd  be  the  Lamb,  my  dearest  Lord, 

Who  bought  me  with  his  blood, 
And  quench'd  his  Father's  flaming  sword 
In  his  own  vital  flood. 

3  The  Lamb  that  freed  my  captive  soul 

From  Satan's  heavy  chains, 
And  sent  the  lion  down  to  howl' 
Where  hell  and  horror  reigns. 

4  All  glory  to  the  dying  Lamb, 

And  never-ceasing  praise, 
While  angels  live  to  know  his  name, 
Or  saints  to  feel  his  grace. 

o\n\        Hymn  82.    B.  2.    CM.        « 

z  L  '  $  Pembroke,  York. 

Redemption  and  protection  from  spiritual 
enemies. 

1  A  RISE,  my  soul,  my  joyful  powers, 
£*-  And  triumph  in  my  God ; 
Awake,  my  voice,    and    loud  proclaim 

His  glorious  grace  abroad. 

2  He  rais'd  me  from  the  deeps  of  sin, 

The  gates  of  gaping  hell, 
And  fix'd  my  standing  more  secure 
Than   'twas  before  I  fell. 
H  2 


212        SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

3  The  arms  of  everlasting  love 

Beneath  my  soul  he  plac'd, 

And  on  the  Rock  of  Age*   set 

My  slippery  footsteps  fast. 

4  The  city  of  my  bless'd  abode 

Is  wall'd  around  with  grace  ; 
Salvation  for  a  bulwark   stands 
To  shield  the  sacred  place. 

5  Satan   may  vent  his  sharpest  spite, 

And  all  his  legions  roar ; 
Almighty   mercy   guards  my  life, 
And  bounds  his  raging  power. 

6  Arise,  my  soul;  nwake,  my  voice, 

And  tuues  of  pleasure  sing : 
Loud  hallelujahs  shall   address 
My  Saviour  and  my   King. 

O,o?       Hymn  35.      B.  2.    CM.       * 

w       >         Swan  wick,  Rochester. 

Praise  to  God  for  creation  and  redemp- 
tion. 

1  T    ET  them  neglect  thy  glory,  Lord, 
-*-'  W'io  never  knew  thy  grace ; 
But  our  loud  song  shall  still  record 

The  wonders  of  thy  praise. 

2  We  raise  cur  shouts,  O  God,  to  thee, 

And   send  them   to  thy  throne ; 
All  glory  to  th'  united  Three, 
The  undivided  One. 

3  'Twas  He  (and  we'll  adore  his  name) 

Who  form'd  us  by  a  word; 
'Twas  He  restor'd  our  ruin'd  frame; 
Salvation  to  the   Lord. 

4Hosanna!  let  the  earth  and  skies 
Repeat  the  joyful  sound, 
Rocks,  hills,  and  vales,  reflect  the  voice, 
In  one  eternal  round. 


REGENERATION.         219,  220 


REGENERATION. 

Q ,  Q  >        Hymn  95.    B.  1.    C.  M.       b 

z  i  J  $  Bangor,  Dundee. 

Regeneration. 
1  "VTOT  all  the  outward  forms  on  earth, 
ll    Nor  rites  that   God  has  given, 
Nor  will  of  man,  nor  blood,  nor  birth 
Can  raise  a  soul  to  heaven. 

7  The  sovereign  will  of  God  alone 
Creates  us  heirs  of  grace; 
Born  in  the  image  of  his  Son, 
A  new,  peculiar  race. 

3  The  Spirit,  like  some  heavenly  wind, 

Breathes  on  the   sons  of  fiesh, 
New  models  all  the  carnal  mind, 
And  forms  the  man  afresh. 

4  Our  quicken'd  souls  awake,  and  rise 

From  the  long;  sleep  of  death  ; 

On  heavenly  things  we  fix  our  eyes, 

And  praise  employs  our  breath. 

220 1    Hymn  "•   B-  *•   c- M-        *> 

i  York,  Plymouth. 

Stones  made  children  of  Abraham ;    or, 
grace  not  conveyed  by  religious  parents. 

1  \  TAIN  are  the  hopes  that  rebels  place 

V     Upon  their  birch  and  blood, 
Descended  from  a  pious  race, 
(Their  fathers  now  with  God. 

2  He  from  the  caves  of  earth  and  hell 

Can  take  the  hardest  stones, 
And  fill  the  house  of  Abrah'm  well 
With  new-created  sons. 

3  Such  wondrous  power  doth  he  possess, 

Who  form'd  our  mortal  frame, 
Who  call'd  the  world  from  emptiness ; 
The  world  obey'd  and  came. 


221,  222    SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

oo]l        Hymn  130.    B.  2.    CM.     * 

~zl  >  Hymn  Second,  Irish. 

77j<?  new  creation. 

1  A  TTEND,  while  God's  exalted  Son 
^A.  Doth   his  own  glories  shew ; 

"  Behold,    I  sit  upon   my  throne, 
"Creating  all   things  new. 

2  "  Nature  and  sin  are   pass'd   away, 

'*  And  the   old   Adam  dies ; 
"My   hands  a  new   foundation    lay; 
"  bee  the  new  world  arise. 

0  "  I'll  be   a  Sun   of  Righteousness 

"  To  the  new  heavens   I    make  ; 
"  None  but  the  new-born  heirs  of  grace 
"My  glories  shall  partake." 

4  Mighty  Redeemer  !    set  me  free 

From   my  old  state   of  sin  : 
O,  make  my  soul  alive  to  thee, 
Create  new  powers  within. 

5  Renew  mine  eyes,  and  form  mine  cars, 

And   mould   my  heart  afresh ; 
Give  me  new  passions,  joys,  and  fears, 
And  turn   the  stone   to  flesh. 

6  Far  from  the  regions  of  the  dead, 

From  sin,  and  earth,  and  hell ; 
In  the  new   world  that  grace  has  made, 
I  would  forever  dwell. 

noo\         Hymn  159.    B.  2.    CM.      » 
~       J  Kingston,  Braintrec. 

An  unconverted    state ;    or,    converting 
grace. 

1  /"^  REAT  King  of  glory,  and  of  grace, 
V-T  We  oAvn  with  humble  shame 
How  vile  is  our  degenerate  race, 

And  our  first  father's  name. 

2  From  Adam  flows  our  tainted  blood, 

The  poison  reigns  within, 
Makes  us   averse   to  all  that's  good, 
And  willing  slaves  to  sin. 


REGENERATION.  223 

3  [Daily  we  break  thy  holy  laws, 

And  then  reject  thy  grace  ; 
Engag'd  in  the  old   serpent's  cause, 
Against  our  Maker's  face.] 

4  We  live  e Strang VI  afar  from  God, 

And  love  the  distance  well ; 
With  haste  we  run  the  dangerous  road. 
That  leads  to  death  and  hell. 

5  And  can  such  rebels  be  restor'd? 

Such   natures  made  divine  ? 
Let  sinners  see  thy  glory,  Lord, 
And  feel  this  power  ox"  thine. 

6  We  raise  our  Father's  name  on  high. 

Who  his  own  Spirit  sends 
To  bring  rebellious  strangers  nigh, 
And  turn  his  foes  to  friends, 

oaal        Hymn  161.    B.  2.    CM,     b 
-"^S  Wantage,  Dundee. 

Christian  virtues;     or,   the  difficulty  of 
conversion. 

1  C  TRAIT  is  the  way,  the  door  is  strait, 
^  That  leads  to  joys   on  high  ; 
^Tis  but  a  few  that  find  the  gate, 

While  crowds  mistake^  and  die. 

2  Beloved  self  must  be  deny'd. 

The  mind  and  will  renew'd  ; 
Passion  suppress'd,   and  patience  try sdf 
And  vain  desires  subdued. 

3  £Flesh  is  a  dangerous  foe  to  grace, 

Where  jt  prevails  and  rules ; 
Flesh  must  be  humbled,  pride  abased, 
Lest  they  destroy  our  souls.] 

4  The  love  of  gold  be  banish'd  hence, 

(That  vile  idolatry) 
And  every  member,  every  sense, 
In  sweet  subjection  lie. 

5  The  tongue,  that  most  unruly  power, 

Requires  a  strong  restraint : 
We  must  be  watchful  eveiy  hour, 
And  pray,  but  never  faint. 


224,225     SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

GLord!  can  a  feeble,  helpless   worm 
Fulfil  a  task  so  hard  } 
Thy  grace  must  all  my  work  perform. 
And  give  the  free  reward. 

SALVATION, 

Oc>aI        H»mk88.    B.2.    CM.       x 
""^*5  Devizes,  Rochester. 

Salvation. 
1  C  AIA'ATION  !  O,  the  joyful  sound  ' 
O  'Tis  pleasure  to  our  ears ; 
A  sovereign  balm  for  every  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 

2Bury5d  in   sorrow,  and  in  sin, 
At  hell's  dark  doer  we  lay  ; 
But  we  arise  by  grace  divine 
To  see  a  heavenly  day. 

3  Salvation  !   let  the  echo  fly 
The   spacious  earth  around. 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 
Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 

oqc.>         Hymn  111.    B.  1.    CM.     » 
**^&  \  Braintree,  Rochester. 

Salvation  by  grace. 

1  [T   ORD,    we  confess  our    numerous 

-L-J  faults, 

How  great   our   guilt,  has  been, 
Foolish  and  vain  were  all  our  thoughts, 
And  all  our  lives  were  sin. 

2  But,  O  my  soul,  forever  praise, 

Forever  "love  his  name, 
Who  turns  thy  feet  from  dangerous  ways 
Of  folly,  sin,   and  shamed] 

3  ['Tis  not  by  works  of  righteousness, 

Which  our  own  hands  have  done ; 
But  we  are  sav'd  by  sovereign  grace, 
Abounding  through  his  Son.] 


SALVATION.  226 

4  Tis  from  the  mercy  of  our  God 

That  all  our  hopes  begin ; 
'Tis  by  the  water  and  the  blood 
Our  souls  are  wash'd  from  sin. 

5  'Tis  through  the  purchase  of  his  death, 

Who  hung  upon  the  tree, 
The  Spirit  is  sent  down  to  breathe 
On  such  dry  bones  as  we. 

6Rais'd  from   the  dead,  we  live  anew; 
And  justify 'd  by  grace, 
We  shall  appear  in  glory  too* 
And  see  our  Father's  face. 


nqr  I     Hymx  137.    B.  1.    L.  M.        88 
"^  >  Islington,  Portugal. 

Salvation  by  grace  in  Christ. 

1  VJOW  to  the  power  of  God  supreme 
1^1   Be  everlasting  honours  given: 
He  saves  from  hell,  (we  bless  his  name) 
He  calls  our  wandering  feet  to  heaven. 

2  Not  for  our  duties  nor  deserts, 
But  of  his  own  abounding  grace, 
He  works  salvation  in  our  hearts, 
And  forms  a  people  for  his  praise. 

3  'Twas  his  own  purpose  that  begun 
To  rescue  rebels  doom'd  to  die  ; 
He  gave  us  grace  in  Christ  his  Son, 
Before  he  spread  the  starry  sky. 

4  Jesus,  the  Lord,  appears  at  last, 
And  makes  his  Father's  counsels  known  ; 
Declares  the  great  transactions  pass'd, 
And  brings  immortal  blessings  down. 

5  He  dies !  and  in  that  dreadful  night 
Did  all  the  powers   of  hell  destroy  ; 
Rising,  he  brought  our  heaven  to  light, 
And  took  possession  of  the  joy. 


227,  228     SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 


227} 


Psalm  85.   2d.  Part.   L.  M. 

Lorrain,  Dunstan. 
Salvation  by  Christ. 


1  O  ALVATION  is  forever  nigh 
O'JThc  souls  that  fear  and  trust  theLord ; 
And  grace,  descending  from  on  high, 
Fresh  hopes  of  glory   shall  afford. 

2  Mercy  and  truth   on  earth   are   met, 
Since  Christ  the  Lord  came  down  from 

heaven : 
By  his  obedience,  so  complete, 
Justice  is  pleas'd,  and  peace  is  given. 

3  Now  truth  and  honour  shall  abound, 
Religion  dwell  on  earth  again, 

And  heavenly  influence  bless  the  ground, 
In  our  Redeemer's  gentle  reign. 

4  His  righteousness  is  gone  before. 
To  give  us  free  access  to  God: 

Our  wandering  feet  shall  stray  no  more, 
But  mark  his  steps,  and  keep  the  road . 

009K  7         Hymn  4.    B.  2.    L.  M.        * 

ZZo  ^   Ninety-Seventh  Psalm,  Quercy. 
Salvation  in  the  cross. 

lTTERE  at  thy  cross,  my  dying  God, 
m  I  lay  my  soul  beneath   thy  love. 
Beneath  "the  droppings  of  thy   blood, 
Jesus  !  nor  shall  it  e'er  remove. 

2  Not  all  that  tyrants  think  or  say, 
~Wteh  rage  and  lightning  in  their  eyes, 

Nor  hell  shall  fright  my  heart  away, 
Should  hell  with  all  its  legions  rise." 

3  Should  worlds   conspire  to   drive    me 

thence, 
Moveless  and  firm  this  heart  should  lie  ; 
Resolv'd,  (for  that's  my  last  defence} 
If  I  must  perish,  there  to  die. 

4  But  speak,  my  Lord,  and  calm  my  fear ; 
Am   I  not  safe  beneath  thy  shade  ? 
Thy  vengeance  will  not  strike  roe  here, 
Nor  Satan  dare  my  soul  invade. 


S/VNXTIFICATION.  229, 230 

5  Yes,  I'm  secure  beneath  thy  blood, 
And  all  my  foes  shall  lose  their  aim  : 

Hosanna  to  my  dying  God  ; 

And  my  best  "honours  to  his  name. 

OQ0  )     Psalm  69.    3d.  Part.    C.  M.  « 
"^ J  S  Arcadia,  Mear. 

Chri&t9^  obedience  and  death  ;    or,    God 
glorified  and  sinners  saved. 

1  "CWTHER  !  I  sing  thy  wondrous  grace, 
JL    I  bless  my  Saviour's  name  ; 

He  bought  salvation  for  the  poor, 
And  bore  the  sinner's  shame. 

2  His  deep  distress  has  rais'd  us  high ; 

His  duty  and  his  zeal 
Fulfill'd  the  law  which  mortals  broke, 
And  nnish'd  all  thy  will. 

3  His  dying  groans,  his   living   songs 

Shall  better  please  my  God, 
Than  harp  or  trumpet's  solemn  sound, 
Than  goats'  or  bullocks'  blood. 

4  This   shall  his  humble  followers  -see, 

And   set  their  hearts  at   rest ; 
They  by  his  death  draw  near  to  thee, 
And  live  forever  blest, 

5  Let  heaven,  and  all  that  dwell  on  high. 

To  God  their  voices  raise, 
While  lands   and   seas  assist  the  sky, 

And  join   t'  advance  his  praise. 
SZion  is  thine,  most  holy  God; 

Thy  Son  shall  bless  her  gates ; 
And  glory,  purchas'd  by  his  blood, 

For  thine  own  Israel  waits. 


SANCTIFICATION. 

23Q  )       Hymn  132.    B.  1.    L.  M. 

>  Portugal,  Gloucester. 

Holiness  and  grace. 
ICO  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 
O  The  holy  gospel  we  profess; 


231        SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

So  let  our  works  and  virtues  shine, 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all  divine, 

2  Thus  shall  we  best  proclaim  abroad 
The  honours  of  our  Saviour  God, 
When  lus  salvation   reigns  within, 
And  grace  subdues  the  power  of  sin. 

3  Our  flesh  and  sense  must  be  denied, 
Passion  and  envy,  lust  and  pride  ; 
While  justice,  temperance,  truth,  and 

love 
Our  inward  piety  approve. 

4  Religion  bears  our   spirits  up, 
While  we   expect  that  blessed  hope. 
The  bright  appearance  of  the  Lord, 
And  faith  stands  leaning  on  his  word. 


231 


Hymn  143.    B.  2.    C.  M       * 

Colchester,   Abridge. 

Flesh  and  spirit. 
ITT  THAT   different  powers  of  grace 
VV  and  sin 

Attend  our   mortal   state! 
I  hate  the  thoughts  that   work  within, 
And  do  the  works  I  hate. 

2  Nov/  I  complain,  and  groan,   and  die, 

While  sin  and  Satan  reign* 
Now  raise   my   songs  of  triumph  high, 
For  grace   prevails   again. 

3  So  darkness  straggles  with  the  light, 

Till  perfect  day    arise  ; 
Water  and  fire  "maintain   the  fight 
Until  the  weaker  dies. 

4  Thus  will  the  flesh  and  spirit  striae, 

And  vex  and   break  my  peace  ; 
But  I  shall  quit  this  mortal   life. 

And  sin  forever  cease. 


SANCTIFICATION.        232,  233 

Ooo\        Hymn  104.    B.l.    CM.       * 
Zl>^)  Cambridge.  Irish. 

A  state  of nature  and  of  grace. 

1  "VTOT  the  malicious,  nor  profane, 
.lN   The  wanton,   nor  the  proud, 
Nor  thieves,  nor  slanderers  shall  obtain 

The  kingdom  of  our  God. 

2  Surprising  grace !    and  such  were  we 

By  nature  and  by  sin, 
Heirs  of  immortal  misery, 
Unholy  and  unclean. 

3  But  we  are  wash'd  in  Jesus'  blood, 

We're  pardon'd  through  his  name  ; 
And  ttie  good  Spirit  of  our  God 
Has  sanctify'd  our  frame. 

4  O  for  a  persevering  power 

To  keep  thy  just  commands  ! 
We  would  defile  our  hearts  no  more, 
No  more  pollute  our  hands. 


233} 


Psalm  119.  11th.  Part.  CM.  b 
Plymouth,  Durham. 

Breathing'  after  holiness. 
Ver.  5,  33. 

1  f\  THAT  the  Lord  would  guide  my 
W        ways 

To  keep  his  statutes  still! 
P  that  my  God  would  grant  me  grace 
To  know  and  do  his  will! 
Ver.  29. 

2  O  send  thy  Spirit  down  to  write 

Thy  law  upon  my  heart! 
Nor  let  my  tongue  indulge  deceit, 
Nor  act  the  liar's  part. 
Ver.37\  36. 
3 From  vanity  turn  off  mine    eyes; 
Let  no  corrupt  design, 
Nor  covetous  desires,  arise 
Within  this  soul  of  mine. 


SANCTIFICATION, 

Ver.  133. 

4  Order  my  footsteps  by  thy  word. 

And  make  my   heart  sincere  ; 
Let  sin   have  no  dominion.    Lord, 
But  keep  mv  conscience  clear. 
Ver.  176. 

5  My  soul  hath  gone  too  far  astray ; 

Aly  feet  too  often   slip  ; 
Vet  since  I've   not  forgot  thy   way, 
Restore  thy   wandering  sheep. 
Ver.  35. 

6  Make  me  to  walk  in  thy  commands ; 

'Tis  a  delightful   road ; 
Nor  let  my   head,  or  heart,  or  hands 
Offend  against  my  God. 

qoaI       Hymn  97.    B.  l.    L.M.       b 

5     Ninety-Seventh  Psalm,   Eaton. 
Christ  our  wisdom  and  righteousness. 
1T>L*RY'D  in  shadows  of  the  night, 
i3  We  lie  till  Christ  restores  the  light ; 
Wisdom  descends  to  heal  the  blind, 
And  chase  the  darkness  of  the  mind. 

2  Our  guilty  souls  are  drown'd  in  tears, 
Till  his  atoning  blood  appears  : 
Then  we  awake  from  deep  distress, 
And  sing,  The  Lord  our  Righteousness: 

3  Our  very  frame  is  mix'd  with  sin, 
His  Spirit  makes  our  natures  clean  ; 
Such   virtues  from  his  sufferings  flow, 
At  once  to  cleanse  and  pardon  too. 

4  Jesus  beholds  where  Satan  reigns, 
Binding  his  slaves  in  heavy  chains ; 
He  sets  the  prisoners  free,  and  breaks 
The  iron  bondage  from  our  necks. 

5  Poor  helpless  worms  in  thee  possess 
Grace,  wisdom,  power  and  righteousness  ; 
Thou  art  our  mighty  All,  and  we 
Give  our  whole  selves,  O  Lord,  to  thee. 


SANCTIF1CATI0N, 


235  £ 


Hymn  98.    B.  1.    S.  M. 

Little  Marlboro',  Durham. 

The  same. 


1  T  T  OW   heavy  is  the  night 
£~1  That  hangs  upon  our  eyes, 

Till  Christ  with  his  reviving  light 
Over  our  souls  arise  ! 

2  Our  guilty  spirits  dread ! 

To  meet  the  wrath  of  Heaven ; 
But,  in  liis  righteousness  array'd, 
We  see  our  sins  forgiven. 

3  Unholy  and  impure 

Are  all  our  thoughts  and  ways  ; 
His  hands  infected  nature  cure 
With  sanctifying  grace. 

4  The  powers  of  hell  agree 
To  hold  our  souls  in  vain ; 

He  sets  the  sons  of  bondage  free, 
And  breaks  the  cursed  chain. 

5  Lord,  we  adore  thy  ways, 
To  bring;  us  near  to  God; 

Thy  sovereign  power,  thy  healing  grace, 
And  thine  atoning  blood. 

octa}        Hymn  90.    B.  2.    CM.        b 

"°     S         Broomsgrove,  St.  Ann's. 

Faith  in  Christ  for  pardon  and  sanctifi- 

cation. 
1TTOW  sad  our  state   by  nature  is! 
11  Our  sin,  how  deep  it  stains ! 
And  Satan  binds  our  captive  minds 
Fast  in  his  slavish  chains. 

2  But  there's  a  voice  of  sovereign  grace 

Sounds  from  the  sacred  word; 
Ho!  ye  despairing  sinners,  come. 
And  trust,  upon  the  Lord. 

3  My  soul  obeys  th'  Almighty  call, 

And  runs  to  this  relief; 
I  would  believe  thy  promise,  Lord, 
O !  help  mine  unbelief. 


237  LAW  AND  GOSPEL. 

4  [To  the  dear  fountain  of  thy  blood, 

Incarnate  God,  I   fly  ; 
Here  let  me  wash  my  spotted  soul 
From  crimes  of  deepest  dye. 

5  Stretch  ornithine  arm,  victorious  King, 

My  reigning  sins  subdue ; 
Drive   the  old  dragon  from  his  seat, 
With  all  his  hellish  crew.] 

6  A  guilty,  weak,  and  helpless  worm, 

On  thy  kind  arms  I  fall ; 
Be  thou  my  strength  and  righteousness, 
My  Jesus,  and  my  all ! 


LAW  AND  GOSPEL. 

MORAL  LAW. 

9qJ         Hymn  116.    B.«l.    L.  M.     * 
* J  '  S  Nantwich,  Dunstan. 

Love  to  God  and  our  neighbour. 
1 HPHUS  saith  the  first,  the  great  com- 
A  mand, 

"Let  all  thy  inward  powers  unite 
"  To  love  thy  Maker  and  thy  God 
"  With   utmost  vigour  and  delight. 

2  "  Then  shall  thy  neighbour  next  in  place 
"  Share  thine  affections  and  esteem ; 
"  And  let  thy   kindness  to  thyself 
"Measure  and  rule  thy  love  to  him." 

3  This  isAhe  sense  that  Moses  spoke, 
This  did  the  prophets  preach  and  prove  * 
For  want  of  this  the  law  is  broke, 
And  the  whole  law's  fulfill'd  by  love. 

4  But  O  !  how  base  our  passions  are  ; 
How  cold  our  charity   and   zeal ; 
Lord,  fill  our  souls  with  heavenly  fire. 
Or  we   ehall  ne'er  perform  thy  will. 


;8j 


LAW.  -JS,  239 

Psalm  50,    2d  Part,    C.  M.  * 
Wareham,  St.  Martin's, 

Obedience  is  better  than  sacrifice. 
1  T^HUS  saith  the  Lord,  «  The  spacious 
X  fields, 

**  And  flocks  and  herds  are  mine ; 
41  O'er  all  the  cattle  of  the  hills 
"I  claim  a  right  divhie.- 

°"I  ask  no  sheep  for  sacrifice, 
"  Nor  bullocks  burnt  with  fire ; 
"  To  hope  and  love,  to  pray  and  praise, 
"  Is  all  that  I  require. 

3  "Call  upon  me  when  trouble's    near, 

"  My  hand  shall  set  thee  free  ; 
"  Then  shall  thy  thankful  lips  declare 
"The  honour"  due  to   me. 

4  The  man  that  offers  humble  praise, 

"  He  glorifies  me  best : 
"  And  those,  that  tread  my  holy  ways,, 
"  Shall  my  salvation  taste," 

00qI    Psalm  16.    1st.  Part   L.M.   b 
<*«***$  Carthage,  Putney. 

Confession  of  our  fwverty,  and  saints  the 
best  comfiany  ;  or,  good  works  ftrofit 
niP7i,  not  God. 

1  "pRESERVE  me,  Lord,  in  time  of  need ; 
X    For  succour  to  thy  throne  I  flee, 
But  have  no  merits  there  to  plead ; 
My  goodness  cannot  reach  to  thee. 

2  Oft  have  my  heart  and  tongue  confess'd 
How  empty   and  how  poor   I   am ; 
My  praise  can  never  make  thee  bless'd, 
Nor  add  new  glories  to  thy  name. 

3  Yet,  Lord,  thy  saints  on  earth  may  reap 
Some  profit  by  the   good  we  do  ; 
These  are  the  company  I  keep, 
These  are  the  choicest  friends  1  know. 

$Let  others  choose  the  sons  of  mirth 
To  give  a  relish  to  their  xrine; 
II  3 


240,  241  LAW. 

I  love  the  men  of  heavenly  birth, 
Whose  thoughts  and  language  are  di\  inc. 

0/tn?   Hymn  115.   B.  1.    C.  M.  *  or  b 
^*u3  St.  David,  St.  Asaph. 

Conviction  of  sin  by  the  law. 
IT    ORD,  how  secure  my  conscience -was, 
JL-«  And  felt  no  inward  dread ! 
I  was  alive  without  the  law, 

And  thought  my  sins  were  dead. 

2  My  hopes  of  heaven  were    firm    an£ 

bright ; 
But,  since  the   precept  came 
With   a  convincing  power  and  light, 
I  find  how  vile  I   am. 

3  [My  guilt  appear'd  but  small  before 
~  Till  terribly  I   saw 

How  perfect,  holy,  just,  and  pure 

"Was  thine   eternal   taw, 

4- Then  felt  my  soul  the  heavy  load, 

My   sins  reviv'd  again; 

I  had  provok'd  a  dreadful  God, 

And  all  my  hopes  were  slain.] 

5  I'm   like  a   helpless  captive  sold, 
Under  the  power  of  sin ; 
T  camn.)t  do  the  good  I  would, 
Nor  keep  my  conscience  clean. 

*  Mv  God,  I  cry  with  every  breath 
for  some  kind  power  to  save, 
To  break  the  yoke  of  sin  and  death. 
And  thus  redeem  the  slave. 


241  £ 


Hymn  121.     B.  2.    L.  M.        b 

Gloucester,  All  Saints. 

The  law  and  gospel  distinguished. 
1  HT  HE  law  commands,  and  makes  us 
A  know 

What  duties  to  our  God  we  owe; 
But  'tis  the  gospel  must  reveal 
VYfi*re  lies  our  strength  to  do  his  wflh 


LAW.  242 

2  The  law    discovers   guilt  and  sin, 
And  shews  how  vile  our  hearts  have 

been; 
Only  the  gospel  can  express 
Forgiving  love,  and  cleansing  grace. 

3  What  curses  doth  the  law  denounce 
Against  the  man  that  fails  but  once ! 
But  in  i he  gospel  Christ  appears, 
Pard'ning  the  guilt  of  numerous  years. 

4  My  soul,  no  more  attempt  to  draw 
Thy  life  and  comfort  from  the  law ; 
Fly  to  the  hope  the  gospel  gives ; 
The  man  that  trusts  the  promise  lives. 

ctAol       Hymn  120.    B.  2.    S.  M.         & 
^*^3  Hopkins,  Sutton. 

77ic  letnv  and  gosfiel  joined  in  scripture, 

1  '"l^HE  Lord  declares  his  will, 

X    And  keeps  the  world  in  awe; 
Amidst  the  smoke  on   Sinai's  hill 
Breaks  out  his  fiery  law. 

2  The  Lord  reveals  his  face  ; 
And  smiling  from  above, 

Sends  down  the  gospel  of  his  grace, 
Th*  epistles  of  his  love. 

3  These  sacred  words  impart 
Our  Maker's  just  commands  ; 

The  pity  of  his  melting  heart, 
And  vengeance  of  his  hands. 

4  [Hence  we  awake  our  fear, 
We  draw  our  comfort  hence ; 

The  arms  of  grace  are  treasur'd  he: •£ 
And  armour  of  defence. 

5  We  learn  Christ  crucify 'd, 

And  here  behold  his  blood  ; 
All  arts  and  knowledges  beside 
Will  do  us  little  good.] 

6  We  read  the  heavenly  word, 
We  take  the  oft'er'd  grace, 

Obey  the  statutes  of  the  Lord, 
And  trust  his  promises, 
H4 


W3,  244  GOSPEL. 

7     In  vain  shall  Satan  rage 
Against  a  book  divine, 
Where  wrath  and  lightning  guard  the 
page, 
Where  beams  of  mercy  shine. 


24S] 


GOSPEL. 

Psalm  89.    3d  Part.   C  M. 

Missionary,  AdveTit. 
A  blessed  gosfiel. 


2  Their  joy  shall  bear  their  spi 
Through  their  Redeemer  s 


1  T)  LEST  are  the  souls  that  hear  and 
AJ  know 

The  gospel's  joyful  sound; 
Peace  shall  attend  the  paths  they  go, 
And  light  their  steps  surround. 

ririts  up, 
's  name  ; 
His  righteousness  exalts  their  hope, 
Nor  Satan  dares  condemn. 

3  The  Lord,  our  glory  and  defence, 
Strength  and  salvation  gives : 
Israel,  thy  King  forever  reigns, 
Thy  God  forever  lives. 

0aa\  Hymn  128.  B.  1.  L.  M.  * 
^**5  Old  Hundred,  Green's  Hundredth. 
The  apostles'  commission  ;    or,  the  gosficl 

attested  by  miracles. 
\  "  r>  O,  preach  my  gospel,"  saith  the 

"  Bid  the  whole  earth  my  grace  receive : 
**  He  shall  be  sav'd  that  trusts  my  word  ; 
"  He  shall  be  damn'd  that  won't  believe. 

2 "  [Pll  make    your     great    commission 
known, 
"And  ye  shall  prove  my  gospel  true, 
"  By  all  the  works  that  I  have  done, 
"By  all  the  wonders  ye  shall  do. 

3 "Go  heal  the  sick,  go  raise  the  dead3 
"  Go  cast  out  devils  in  mv  name ; 


GOSPEL.  245 

"Nor  let  my  prophets  be  afraid, 
"Though  Greeks  reproach,  and  Jews 
blaspheme.] 

4 "Teach  all  the  nations  my  commands; 
I'm  with  you  till  the  world  shall  end ; 
"  All  power  is  trusted  in  my  hands  ; 
"I  can  destroy,  and  I  defend." 

5  He  spake,  and  light  shone  round  his 
head  ; 
On  a  bright  cloud  to  heaven  he  rode ; 
They  to  the  farthest  nations  spread 
The  grace  of  their  ascended  God. 

OAll        Hymn  131.    B.2.    U  M.      * 
z*°$  Antigua,  Herald. 

The  excellency  of  the  Christian  religion. 

1  T  ET  everlasting  glories  crown 

-*-*  Thy  head,  my  Saviour,  and  my  Lord ; 
Thy  hands  have  brought  salvation  down, 
And  writ  the  blessings  in  thy  word. 

2  [What  if  we  trace  the  globe  around, 
And  search  from  Britain  to  Japan, 
There  shall  be  no  religion  found 

So  just  to  God,  so  safe  for  man-] 

3  In  vain  the  trembling  conscience  seeks 
Some  solid  ground  to  rest  upon ; 
With  long  despair  the  spirit  breaks, 
Till  we  apply  to  Christ  alone. 

4  How  well  thy  blessed  truths  agree! 
How  wise  and  holy  thy  commands ! 
Thy  promises,  how  firm  they  be ! 
How  firm  our  hope  and  comfort  stands  ! 

5  [Not  the  feign'd  fields  of  heath'nish  bliss 
Could  raise  such  pleasures  in  the  mind  ; 
Nor  does  the  Turkish  paradise 
Pretend  to  joys  so  well  refin'd.] 

6  Should  all  the  forms  that  men  devise 
Assault  my  faith  with  treacherous  art, 
I'd  call  them  vanity  and  lies, 

And  bind  the  gospel  to  my  heart. 


246, 247  GOSPEL. 

0±al    Hymn  118.  B.  1.    S.  M.     b  <*  * 
^*US  Hopkins,  St.  Thomas. 

Moses  and  Christ  ;    ory  sins  against  the 
law  and  gosfiel. 

1  HP  HE  law  by  Moses  came  ; 

JL    But  peace  and  truth  and  love 
Were  brought  by  Christ  (a  nobler  name) 
Descending  from   above. 

2  Amidst  the   house   of  God 

Their   different   works  were  done  ; 
Moses   a  faithful  servant  stood, 
But  Christ  a  faithful   Son. 

3  Then  to  his  new  commands 
Be   strict   obedience   paid  ; 

O'er  all  his  Father's  house  lie  stands 
The  Sovereign  and  the   Head. 

4  The  man  that  durst  despise 
The  law  that  Moses  brought, 

Behold !  how  terribly   he  dies 
For  his  presumptuous  fault, 

5  But  sorer  vengeance  falls 
On  that  rebellious   race, 

Who  hate  to  hear  when  Jesus  calls, 
And  dare  resist  his  grace. 

OAJl  I        Hymn  119-    B-  '•    C-  M-       * 

-*  '  S  Dundee,  St.  David. 

The  different  success  of the  gosfiel. 

1  f^  HRIST  and   his  cross  are  all  our 
v^        theme ; 

The  mysteries  that  we  speak 
Are  scandal  in  the  Jews'  esteem, 
And  folly  to  the  Greek. 

2  But   souls  enlighten'd  from  above, 

With  joy  receive  the  word ; 
They  see  what  wisdom,  power  and  love 
Shine  in  their  dying  Lord. 

3  The  vital  savour  of  his  name 

Restores  their  fainting  breath  ; 
But  unbelief  perverts  the  same 
To  guilt,  despair  and  death, 


GOSPEL.  248, 249 

4 Till  God  diffuse  his  graces  down, 
Like  showers  of  heavenly  rain, 
In  vain   Apollos   sows  the  ground, 
And  Paul  may  plant  in  vain. 


248} 


Hymn  138.    B.  2.    L.  M.     gg 
Roth  we  11,  Eaton. 
The  flower  of  the  gosfiel. 
1  THHIS  is  the  word  of  truth  and  love, 
A    Sent  to  the  nations    from   above ; 
Jehovah  here   resolves  to  shew 
What  his  almighty  grace  can  do. 

2  This  remedy  did  wisdom  find, 
To  heal  diseases  of  the  mind  ; 
This  sovereign  balm,  whose  virtues  can 
Restore  the  ruin'd  creature,  man. 

3  The  gospel  bids  the  dead  revive  ; 
Sinners  obey  the  voice,  and  live  ; 
Dry  bones  are  rais'd,  and  cloth 'd  afresh  ; 
And  hearts  of  stone  are  turn'd  to  flesh. 

4  [Where  Satan  reign'd  in  shades  of  night, 
The  gospel  strikes  a  heavenly  light ; 
Our  lusts  its  wondrous  power  controls, 
And  calms  the  rage   of  angry  souls. 

5  Lions  and  beasts  of  savage  name 
Put  on   the  nature  of  the  lamb  ; 
While  the  wide  world  esteem  it  strange, 
Gaze,  and  admire,  and  hate  the  change.] 

6  May  but  this  grace  my  soul  renew. 
Let  sinners  gaze,  and  hate  me  too ; 
The  word  that  saves  me  does  engage 
A  sure  defence  from  all  their  rage. 

049?       Hymn  126.    B.  2.    CM.       X 

-   £  Pembroke,  Arlington. 

God  glorified  in  the  gosfiel. 
1HPHE  Lord,  descending  from  above, 
A    Invites  his  children  near ; 
While  power,  and  truth,  and  boundless 
love 
Display  their  glories  here, 


250  GOSPJiL. 

2  Here,  in  thy  gospel's  wondrous  frame, 

Fresh  -wisdom   we  pursue ; 
A  thousand  angels   learn  thy  name. 
Beyond  whate'er  they   knew. 

3  Thy  name   is  writ  in  fairest  lines, 

Thy  wonders   here  we   trace ; 
Wisdom  thro'  all  the  mystery  shines, 
And  shines  in  Jesus'  face. 

4  The  law  its  best  obedience  owes 

To  our  incarnate  God ; 
And  thine  avenging  justice  shows 
Its  honours  m  his  blood. 

5  But  still  the   lustre  of  thy   grace 

Our  warmer  thoughts  employs, 
Gilds  the  whole  scene  with  brighter  rays. 
And   more  exalts  our  joys. 

0-n>        Hymn  10.    B.  1.    S.M.        & 
ZtjU  S  St.  Thomas,  Ryland. 

The  blessedness  of  gos/iel  times  ;    ory  the 
revelation  of  Christ  to  Jews  and  Gentiles. 
\     T  T  QW  beauteous  are  their  feet, 
JLl  Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill! 
Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And  words   of  peace  reveal. 

2     How  charming  is  their  voice! 
How  sweet  the  tidings  are! 
"Zion,   behold   thy  Saviour  King, 
44  He  reigns  and  triumphs  here." 
1     How  happy  are  our  ears, 
That  hear  this  joyful  sound. 
Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought,  but  never  found! 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes, 
That  see  this  heavenly  light ; 

Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long. 
But  died  without  the  sight! 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 
And  tuneful  notes  employ  ; 

Jerusalem   breaks  forth  in  song1-. 
And  desarts  learn  the  joy, 


SCRIPTURE  INVITATIONS.  251,252 

6     The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm 
Through  all  the  earth  abroad ; 
Let  every  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 

251?     Psalm  98.  1st  Part.  CM.    %> 
5  Braintree,  Abridge. 

Praise  for  the  gos/iel. 
1HPO  our  Almighty  Maker,   God, 
*-    New  honours  be  address'd ; 
His  great  salvation  shines   abroad, 
And  makes  the  nations  bless'd. 

2  He  spake  the  word  to  Abrah'm  first  % 
His  truth  fulfils  his  graee; 
The  Gentiles  make  his  name  their  trust, 
And  learn  his  righteousness. 

%  Let  the  whole  earth  his  love  proclaim 
With  all  her    different  tongues ; 
And  spread  the  honours  of  his  name 
n  melody  and  songs. 


SCRIPTURE  INVITATIONS   ANB 
PROMISES. 

INVITATIONS. 

Qnol        Hymn  7.    Rl.    CM.         & 

^^5  Christmas,  Rochester. 

The  invitation  of  the  gosfiel ;  or,  spiritual 

food  and  clothing, 
1 T   ET  every  mortal  ear  attend, 
X-J  And  every  heart  rejoice ; 
The  trumpet  of  the  gospel  sounds 
With   an  inviting   voice. 

2  "  Ho !  all  ye  hungry,  starving  souls, 

"  That  feed  upon  the  wind, 
"  And  vainly  strive  with  earthly    toy? 
;'To  fill  an  empty  mind: 


253     SCRIPTURE  INVITATIONS 

3  "  Eternal  Wisdom  has  prepar'd 

l*A  soul-reviving  feast, 
"And  bids  your  longing  appetites 
"The  rich  provision  taste. 

4  "  Ho !  ye  that  pant  for  living  stream* 

"And   pine  away,  and  die; 
Here  you  may  quench  your  raging  thirst 
"With  springs  that  never  dry. 

5  "  Rivers  of  love  and  mercy  here 

"In  a  rich  ocean  join; 
"Salvation  in  abundance   flows, 
"Like   floods   of  milk   and   wine. 

6  "  [Ye  perishing  and  naked  poor, 

"  Who  work  with  mighty  pain 
"  To  weave   a  garment   of  your    owr.i 
"  That  will  not  hide  your  sin ; 

7  "  Come  naked,  and  adorn  your  souls 

"In  robes  prepar'd  by  God, 
"  Wrought  by  the  labours  of  his  Son, 
"And  dy'd  in  his  own  blood."] 

8  Dear  God  !   the  treasures  of  thy  love 

Are  everlasting  mines. 
Deep  as  our  helpless  miseries  are, 
And  boundless  as  our   sins  ! 

9  The  happy  gates  of  gospel  grace 

Stand  open  night  and  day  : 
Lord,  we  are  come  to  seek  supplies, 
And  drive  our  wants  away. 

nr  a  I         HYMK127.     B.I.    L.  M.        * 

z    D  \  Dunstan,  Antigua. 

Christ's  invitation  to  sinners ;  or,  humility 
and  firidc. 

1 "  f^  OME  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls, 
V_^  "Ye  heavy  laden  sinners,  come : 
"  111  give  you  rest  from   all  your  toils, 
"  And  raise  you  to  my  heavenly  home. 

2  "  They  shall  find  rest  that  learn  of  me  ; 
"  I'm   of  a  meek  and  lowly  mind ; 
"But  passion  rages  like  the  sea, 
"  And  pride  is  restless  as  the  wind. 


SCRIPTURE  INVITATIONS.    254 

S  w  Blest  is  the  man  whose  shoulders  take 
"  My  yoke,  and  bear  it  with  delight ; 
"My  yoke   is  easy  to  his  neck, 
"  My  grace  shall  make  the  burden  light." 

4 Jesus,   we   come  at  thy  command; 
With  faith,  and  hope,  and  humble  zeal, 
Resign  our  spirits   to  thy  hand, 
To  mould  and  guide  us"  at  thy  will. 

'-tl        Hymn  92.    B.l.    S.M.       ^ 
~^*3  Watchman,  Sutton. 

Christ  the  zvisdom  of  God, 

1  OH  ALL  Wisdom  cry   aloud, 

O  And  not  her  speech  be  heard  ? 
The  voice   of  God's  eternal   word. 
Deserves  it  no   regard  ? 

2  "I  was  his  chief  delight, 
"  His  everlasting  Son, 

"  Before  the  first  'of  all  his  works, 
"  Creation,  was  begun. 

3  ["Before  the  flying  clouds, 
"  Before  the  solid  land, 

"Before  the  fields,  before  the  floods^ 
"  I  dwelt  at  his   right  hand. 

4  "  When  he  adorn'd  the  skies, 
"And  built  them,  I  was  there, 

K  To  order  when  the   sun  should  rise, 
"'And  marshal  every  star. 

5  "  When  he  pour'd  out  the  sea, 
"  And  spread  the   flowing  deep, 

"I  gave  the  flood  a  firm   decree 
"  In  its  own  bounds  to  keep.] 

6  "  Upon  the  empty  air 

"  The^  earth  was'  balanc'd  well  ; 
"  With  joy  I   saw  the  mansion,  where 
"  The  sons  of  men  should  dwell. 

7  "My  busy  thoughts  at  first 
'•  On  their  salvatioa  ran, 

'Ere  sin  was  born,  or   Adam's  dust; 
**  Was  fashion'd  to  a   mail 

T    9 


25£,256      SCRIPTURE  PROMISES, 

3     **  Then  come,  receive  my  grace, 
•*Ye  children,  and  be  wise; 
A  Happy  the  man  that  keeps  my  ways; 
44'lhe  man  that  shuns  them  'dies.'" 

0rz\         Hymn  93.    B.l.    L.  M.        * 

~°°  $  Gloucester,  Brentford. 

Christ,  or  Wisdom,  they  id  or  resisted. 
1  nnHUS  saith  the  Wisdom  of  the  Lord, 
JL    "  Bless'd  is  the  man  that  hears  my 
word, 
"Keeps  daily  watch  before  my  gates, 
"And  at  my  feet  for  mercy   waits. 

'2  "  The  soul  that  seeks  me  shall  obtain 
44  Immortal  wealth,  and  heavenly  gain ; 
44  Immortal  life  is  his  reward, 
44  Life,  and  the  favour  of  the  Lord. 

3  "  But  the  vile  wretch  that  flies  from  me 
44 Doth  his  own  soul  an  injury; 
44  Fools,  that  against  my  grace  rebel, 
44  Seek  death,  and  love  the  road  to  hell." 

PROMISES. 

o-zO       Hymn  107.    B.l.    L.M.       b 

^"J  Limehousc,  Putney. 

The  fall  and  recovery  of  man  ;  or>  Christ 
and  Satan  at  enmity. 

lpvECEIV'D  by  subtle  snares  of  hell, 
LJ  Adam  our  head,  our  father,  fell ; 
When  Satan,  in  the  serpent  hid, 
Propos'd  the  fruit  that  God  forbid. 

2  Death  was  the  threatening :  death  began 
To  take  possession  of  the  man ; 
His  unborn   race  receiv'd  the  wound, 
And  heavy  curses  smote  the  ground. 

3 But  Satan  found  a  worse  reward; 
Thus  saith  the  vengeance  of  the  Lord, 
44  Let  everlasting  hatred  be 
"  Betwixt  the  woman's  seed  and  thee. 


SCRIPTURE  PROMISES.        257 

4  "  The  woman's  seed  shall  be  my  Son  : 
"He  shall  destroy  what  thou  hast  done ; 
"Shall  break  thy  head,  and  only  feel 
"Thy   malice   raging  at  his  heel." 

5  [He  spake — and  bid  four  thousand  years 
Roll  on;~-at  length  his  Son  appears; 
Angels  with  joy  descend  to  earth, 
And  sing  the  young  Redeemer's  birth. 

6  Lo  !    by  the  sons  of  hell  he  dies ; 
But,  as  he  hung  'twixt  earth  and  skies, 
He  gave  their  prince   a  fatal  blow, 
And  triumph'd  o'er  the  powers  below.] 

or*,?  Hymn  9.    B.  1.    CM.         8S 

■  °  *  J         Colchester,  St.  Martin's. 
'•  he  promises  of  the  covenant  of  grace. 

1  TN  vain  we  lavish  out  our  lives 
A  To  gather  empty   wind  : 

The  choicest  blessings  earth  can  yield 
Will   starve  a  hungry  mind. 

2  Come,  and  the  Lord  shall  feed  our  souls 

With  more  substantial  meat,    . 
With  such  as  saints  in  glory  love, 
With  such  as  angels  eat. 

3  Our  God  will  every  want  supply, 

And  fill  our  hearts  with  peace; 
He    gives  by  covenant   and  by  oath 
The  riches  of  his  grace. 

4  Come,  and  he'll  cleanse  our  spotted  souls^ 

And  wash  away  our  stains, 

In  the  dear  fountain  that  his  Son 

Pour'd  from   his  dying  veins. 

5  [Our   guilt  shall  vanish  all  away. 

Though   black   as  hell  before ; 
Our  sins  shall  sink  beneath  the  sea, 
And  shall   be   found  no  more. 

.6  And  lest  pollution  should  o'erspread 
Our   inward  powers  again, 
His   Spirit   shall   bedew  our   souls, 
Like  purifying  rain.] 


25S       SCRIPTURE  PROMISES. 

7  Our  heart,  that  flinty,  stubborn  thing, 

That   terrors   cannot   move, 
That  fears  no  threatening*  of  his  wrath, 
Shall   be   dissolved  by  i 

8  Or  he  can  take   the  flint  away, 

That  would  not  be  refin'd; 
And,  from  the  treasures  of  his  grace, 
Bestow  a  softer  mind. 

9  There   shall  his  sacred  Spirit  dwell, 

And  deej)   engrave  his  law  ; 
And  every  motion  of  our  souls 
Tc  swift  obedience  draw. 

10  Thus  will   he  pour   salvation   down, 

And  we   shall   render  praise; 
W  e  tiie  dear  people   of  his   love, 
And  he   our  God  of  grace. 

oco]         Hymn  15.    B.  1.    L.  M.         «f 
*uo5     Green's  Hundredth,   Bath. 
Ow  own  wiakncss ;  or^Ckrist  our  strength. 

1  T    ET  me  but  hear  my  Saviour  say, 
<*-rf  "  Strength  shall  be  equal  to  thy  day/' 
Then   I  rejoice  in   dee])   distress, 
Leaning  on  all-sufficient  grace. 

2  T   glory  in  infirmity, 

That  Christ's  own  power  may  rest  on 

me; 
When  I  am  weak,  then  am  I  strong', 
Grace  is  my  shield,  and  Christ  my  song. 

3  I  can  do  all  things,  or  can  bear 
All  sufferings,  if  my  Lord  be   there  ; 
Sweet  pleasures  mingle  with  the  pains, 
While   his  left  hand  my  head  sustains. 

4 But  if  the  Lord  be  once   withdrawn, 
And   we  attempt  the  work  alone, 
When  new  temptations  spring  and  rise, 
We   find  hew   great  our  weakness  is. 

5  So  Samson,  when  his  hair  was  lost, 
Met  the  Philistines  to  his   cost; 
Shook   hie  vain  limbs  with  sad  surprise. 
Made  feeble  fight,  and  lost  his  eyes. 


SCRIPTURE  PROMISES.    259, 260 

9-q7        Hymv84.    B.  1.    L.  M.        28 
^v>"£  Islington,  Antigua. 

Salvation,  righteousness,  and  strength  in 
Christ. 

1  JEHOVAH  speaks,  let  Israel  hear, 
J    Let  all  the  earth  rejoice  and  fear, 
While  God's  eternal  Son  proclaims 
His  sovereign  honours  and  his  names. 

2  "I  am  the  Last,  and  I  the  First, 

"  The  Saviour  Godv  and  Gcd  the  Just; 
"  There's  none  beside  pretends  to  shew 
"  Snch  justice  and  salvation  loo. 

3  ["  Ye  that  in  shades  of  darkness  dwell, 
"  Just  on  the  verge  of  death  and  hell, 
"Look  up  to  me  from  distant  lands, 
*  Light,  life,  and  heaven  are  in  my  hands. 

4  "  I  by   my   holy  name  have   sworn, 
"Nor  shall   the  .word   in  vain   return, 
"To  me  shall  all  things  bend  the  knee, 
"  And  every  tongue  shall  swear  to  me.] 

5 "  In  me    alone  shall  men  confess 
"Lies  all  their  strength  and  righteous- 
ness : 
"  But  such  as  dare  despise  my  name, 
"  I'll  clothe  them  with  eternal  shame. 

6  "In  me,  the  Lord,. shall  all  the  seed 
"Of  Israel  from  their  sins  be  freed, 
"And  by  their   shining  graces  prove 
"  Their  "interest  in  my  pardoning  love." 


260} 


Hymn  85.    B..1.    S.  M. 

Hopkins,  St.  Thomas. 
The  same, 

THE  Lord  on  high  proclaims 
His  Godhead  from  his  throne 
Mercy  and  justice  are  the  names 
"  By  which  I  will  be  known. 

"Ye  dying  souls,  that  sit 
"  In  darkness  and  distress, 
Look  from  the  borders  of  the  pit 
-'.To  my  recovering  grace.'5 


261,262    SCRJPTURE  PROMKJ 

3  Sinners  shall  hear  the  sound  ; 
Their  thankful  tongues  shall  own, 

"Our  righteousness  and  strength  is  found 
"  In  thee,  the   Lord,  alone." 

4  In  thee  shall  Israel  tiiist. 
And  see  their  guilt  forgiven  ; 

God  -will  pronounce  the  sinners  just, 
And  take  the  saints  to  heaven. 

261  )        Hymn  87.    B.  1.    L.  M.         » 
**       3  Antigua,  Gloucester. 

God  dwells  ivith  the  humble  and  penitent. 
lT^HUS  saith  the  High  and  Lofty  One, 
-*■     "I  sit  upon  my  holy  throne ; 

"My  name  is  God,"  I  dwell  on  high, 

"Dwell  in  my  own  eternity. 

2  "  But  I  descend  to  worlds  below, 
"On  earth  I   have  a   mansion   too; 
"  The  humble  spirit  and  contrite 

"  Is  an  abode  of  my  delight. 

3  "  The  humble  soul  my  words  revive  ; 
*'  I  bid  the  mourning  sinner  live  ; 

"  Heal  all  the  broken  hearts  I  find, 
"  And  ease  the  sorrows  of  the  mind. 

4  ["  When  I  contend  against  their  sin, 

"  I  make  them  know  how  vile  they've 

been  ; 
"  But  should  my  wrath  forever  smoke, 
"Their  souls  would   sink  beneath  my 

stroke." 

5  O  may  thy  pardoning  grace  be  nigh, 
Lest  we  should  faint,  despair,  and  die  ! 
Thus  shall  our  better  thoughts  approve 
The  methods  of  thy  chastening  love.] 

oao\       Hymn  125.    B.  1.    CM.        K 
^DZ5  Braintree,  Barby. 

Christ's    compassion    to    the    weak   and 

tempted. 
1TT7ITH  jov  we  meditate  the  grace 
VV    Of  our"  High  Priest  above  ; 
His  heart  is  made  of  tenderness, 
His  bowels  mejt  with  love, 


SCRIPTURE  PROMISES.        263 

2Touch'd  with  a  sympathy  within, 
He  knows  our  feeble  frame  ; 
He  knows  what  sore  temptations  mean, 
For  he  has  felt  the  same. 

3  But  spotless,  innocent  and  pure 

The  great  Redeemer  stood, 
While  Satan's  fiery  darts  he  bore, 
And  did  resist  to  blood. 

4  He  in  the  days  of  feeble  flesh 

Pour'd  out  his  cries  and  tears, 

And  in  his  measure  feels  afresh 

What  every  member  bears. 

5  [He'll  never  quench  the  smoking  flax, 

But  raise  it  to   a  flame  ; 
The  bruised  reed,  he  never  breaks, 
Nor  scorns  the  meanest  name.] 

6  Then  let  our  humble  faith  address 

His  mercy  and  his  power; 
We  shall  obtain  delivering  grace 
In  the  distressing  hour. 

<ya*  I    Hymn  138-   b-  *•   c M-       * 

4,00  J  London,  Abridge. 

Saints  in  the  hand  of  Christ. 

1  TpiRM  as  the  earth  thy  gospel  stands, 
X    My  Lord,  my  hope,  my  trust; 

If  I  am  found  in  Jesus'  hands, 
My  soul  can  ne'er  be   lost. 

2  His  honour  is  engaged  to  save 

The  meanest  of  his  sheep ; 
All  that  his  heavenly  Father  gave 
His  hands  securely  keep. 

3  Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  e'er  remove 

His  favourites  from   his  breast; 
Jn  the  dear  bosom  of  his  love 
They  must  forever  rest 


264, 265    SCRIPTURE  PROMISES. 

oa±\  Psalm  119.   10th.  Part.   CM.  k 
^°*i         St.  Martin's,  Carolina.  U 

Pleading  the  //remises. 
Vcr.  38,  49. 

1  T>  EHOLD  thy  waiting  servant,  Lord, 
-O  Devoted  to  thy  fear ; 
Remember  and  confirm  thy  word, 

For  all  my  hopes   are   there. 

Ver.  41,  58,  107. 

2  Hast  thou   not   sent    salvation  down, 

And  promis'd   quickening   grace  ? 
Doth  not  my    heart  address  thy  throne  ? 
And  yet  thy   love  delays. 

Ver.  123,  42. 

3  Mine  eyes  for   thy   salvation  fail  ; 

C)  bear  thy  servant  up  ! 
Nor  let   the   scoffing  lips  prevail, 
Who  dare  reproach   my   hope. 

Ver.  49,  74. 

4  Didst  thou  not  raise  my  faith,  O  Lord  ? 

Then  let  thy  truth  appear: 
Saints   skill  rejoice  in  my    reward, 
And   trust,  as    well   as  fear. 

or-->         Hymn  69.    B.  2.    CM. 

****>$  Arlington,  Christmas. 

The  faithfulness  of  God  in  his  promises, 

1  [T)EGIN,  my  tongue,  some  heavenly 

-D         theme, 

And  speak  some  boundless  thing, 
The   mighty  works,  or  mightier  name 
Of  our  eternal  King. 

2  Tell  of  his  wondrous  faithfulness, 

And  sound  his  power  abroad ; 
Sing  the  sweet  promise  of  his  grace, 
And  the   performing  God. 

3  Proclaim  salvation  from  the  Lord, 

For  wretched,  dying  men; 
His  hand  has  writ  the  sacred  word 
With  an  immortal  pen. 


SCRIPTURE  PROMISES.        266 

.  En  grav'd  as  in  eternal  brass 

The  mighty  promise  shines; 
Nor  can  the  powers  of  darkness  raze 

Those  everlasting  lines.] 
[He  that  can  dash  whole  worlds  to  death, 

And  make  them   when  he  please ; 
He  speaks — and  that  almighty  breath 

Fulfils  his  great  decrees. 

i  His  very  word  of  grace  is   strong 

As  that  which  built  the  skies ; 
The  voice  that  rolls  the  stars   along 

Speaks  all  the  promises. 
r  He  said — Let  the  wide  heaven  be  sfirrad, 

And  heaven  was  stretch'd  abroad : 
jibra/i'm,    I'll  be  thy   God,  he  said. 

And  he  was  Abraham's  God. 

3  O,  might  I  hear  thine  heavenly  tongae 

But  whisper — thou  art  mine  1 
Those  gentle  words  should  raise  my  song 
To  notes  almost  divine. 
9  How  would  my  leaping  heart  rejoice, 

And  think  my  heaven  secure! 
I  trust  the   all-creating  voice, 
And  faith  desires  no  more.] 

oaa  I        Hymn  60.    B.  2.    L.  M.         38 

d°°  \  Islington,  Portugal. 

The  truth  of  God  ike  firomiser ;    or,  the 

promises  are  our  security. 

1  T>RAISE,  everlasting  praise  be  paid 
1  To  Him  who  earth's  foundations  laid  : 
Praise  to  the  God  whose  strong  decrees 
Sway  the  creation  as  he  please. 

2  Praise  to  the  goodness   of  the  Lord, 
Who  rules  his  people  by  his  word; 
And  there,  as  strong  as  his  decrees, 
He  sets  his  kindest  promises. 

3  {Firm  are  the  words  his  prophets  give ; 
Sweet  words,  on  which  his  children  live ; 
Each  of  them  is  the  voice  of  God, 
Whospcke,  and  spread  the  skies  abroad. 


267       GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 


4 Each  of  them  powerful  as  that  sound 
That  bid  the  new-made  world  go  round 
And  stronger  than  the  solid  poles, 
On  which  the  wheel  of  nature  r<  lis.] 

5  Whence  then  should  doubts  and  fean 

arise  ? 

Why  trickling  sorrows  drown  our  eyes 
Slowly,    al  is !   our   mind  receives 
The  "comforts   that  our   Maker   givej 

6  O,  for  a  strong,  a  lasting   faith, 
To  credit  what  th'  Almighty  saith  ! 
1"  embrace   the  message  of  his  Son, 
And  call  the  joys  of  heaven  our  own. 

7  Then,    should   the  earth's  old    pillars 

shake ; 
And  all  the   wheels  of  nature  break 
Our  steady   souls   would  fear  no  mon 
Than  solid   rocks,  when  billows  roar. 

8  Our  everlasting  hopes  arise 
Above  the  ruinable  skies, 
Where  the  eternal  Builder  reigns. 
And  his  own  courts  his  power  sustains. 


INFLUENCES    AND   GRACES   OF 
THE    SPIRIT. 

nn»  I         Hymn  144.    B.  2.    L.  M.      * 

zo  <  J      Green's  Hundredth,  Bath. 

The  effusion  of  the  S-iirit ;    or>   the  tuc- 

c-  ss  of  the  gospel. 
i  O  RE  AT  was  the  day,  the  joy  was 

VT  great, 

When  the  divine  disciples  met ; 

While  on  their  heads  the  Spirit  came, 

And  sat  like  tongues  of  cloven  flame. 
2Wrhat  gifts,  what  miracles  he  gave! 

And  power  to  kill,  and  power  to  save  : 

Furmsh'd  their  tongues  with  wondrous 
words, 

Instead  of  shields,  and  spears,  and  sw  ords. 


FAITH.  268 

!  3  Thus  arm'd,  he  sent  the  champions 
forth, 

From  east  to  west,  from  south  to  north  : 
'    Go!   and  assert  your  Saviour's  cause; 

Go !  spread  the  mystery  of  his  cross. 

4  These  weapons  of  the  holy  war, 
Of  what  almighty  force  they  are, 
To  make  our  stubborn  passions  bow, 
And  lay  the  proudest  rebel  low  ! 

5  Nations,  the  learned  and  the  rude, 
Are  by  these  heavenly  arms  subdu'd  ; 
While  Satan  rages   at  his  loss, 
And  hates  the  doctrine  of  the  cross. 

6  Great  King  of  grace,  my  heart  subdue  : 
I  would  be  led  in  triumph  too, 

A  willing  captive  to  my  Lord, 
And  sing  the  victories  of  his  word. 


FAITH. 

0£Q>        Hymn  140.    B.  1.    CM.     » 

-D°  J  St.  Asaph's,  St.  Martin's.  - 

A  living  and  a  drad  faith.    Collected  from 

several  scrifitwes* 
1 A  MISTAKEN  souls!   that  dream  oi 
1VX  heaven, 

And  make  their  empty  boast 
Of  inward  joys,  and  sins  forgiven, 
While  they  are  slaves  to  lust. 
2  Vain  are  our  fancies,   airy  flights, 
If  faith  be   cold  and  dead  ; 
None  but  a  living  power  unites 
To  Christ,  the  living  head. 
3 'Tis  faith  that  changes  all  the  heart, 
'Tis  faith  that  Works  by  love ; 
That  bids  all  sinful  joys  depart, 
And  lifts  the  thoughts  above. 
4  'Tis  faith  that  conquers  earth  and  hell 
By  a  celestial  power; 
This  is  the  grace  that  shall  prevail 
In  tke  decisive  hour. 


269,270     GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT) 

5  [Faith  must  obey   her  Father's  will, 

As  well  as  trust  his  grace; 
A  pardoning  God  is  jealous  still 
Lor  his  own  holiness. 

6  When  from  the  curse  lie  sets  us  free, 

He    nK;kes  our  natures  clean. 
Nor  would   he  send  his  Son  to  be 
The  minister  of  sin. 

7  His  Spirit  purifies  our  frame, 

And  seals   our  peace  w  it!i  God 
Jesus  and  his   salvation  came 
by   water  and  by  blood.] 


: 


oral        Hymn  112.    B.  1.    CM.      * 

^°^  >  Swanwick,  Meal*. 

The  brazen  scrfient  ;    or,  looking  to  Jesus. 

1  CO  did  the   Hebrew   prophet  raise 

O  The  brazen  serpent  high  ; 

The  wounded  felt  immediate   ease, 
The  camp   forbore  to  die. 

2 "  Look  upward  in   the  dying  hour, 
44  And  live,"   the  prophet  cries ; 
But  Christ  performs  a   nobler  cure, 
When  faith  lifts  up  her  eyes. 

3  High  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  hung ; 

High  in  the  heavens  he  reigns: 
Here   sinners,  by  the  old  serpent  stung, 
Look,  and  forget  their  pains. 

4  When  God's  own  Son  is  lifted  up, 

A  dying   world  revives ; 
The  Jew  beholds  the  glorious  hope, 
The  expiring  Gentile  lives. 


270  \ 


Hymn  142.    B.  2     S.  M.      * 
St.  Thomas,  Dover. 
Faith  in  Ch>Lt  our  sacrifice. 


1     "VTOT    all  the  blood   of  beasts, 
IN      On  Jewish  altars  slain, 
Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace 
Or  wash  awav  the  stain. 


FAITH.  253 

2  But  Christ,  the  heavenly  Lamb, 
Takes  all  our  sins  away; 

A  sacrifice  of  nobier  name 
And  richer  blood  than  they. 

3  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand 
On  that   dear  head  of  thine, 

While  like  a  penitent  I  stand, 
And  there  confess   my  ain. 

4  My  soul  looks  back  to  see 
The  burdens  thou  didst  bear, 

1   When  hanging  on  the  cursed  tree, 
And  hopes  her  guilt  was  there. 

5  Believing,  we  rejoice 

To  see  the  curse  remove  ; 
We  bless  the  L  amb  with  cheerful  voice, 
And  sing  his  bleeding   love. 


0*i?         Hymn  100.    B.l.    L.  M.     * 
*  '  *  5  Islington,  Bath. 

Believe  and  be  saved. 

1 TVTOT  to  condemn  the  sons  of  men 
lN  Did  Christ,  the  Son  of  God,  appear  ; 
No  weapons  in   his  hands  are  seen, 
No  naming  sword,  nor  thunder  there. 

2  Such  was  the  pity  of  our  God, 
He  loved  the  race  of  man  so  well, 
He  sent  his  Son  to  bear  our  load 
Of  sins,  and  save  our  souls  from  hell. 

3  Sinners,  believe  the  Saviour's  word, 
Trust  in  his  mighty  name,  and  live; 
A  thousand  joys  his  lips  afford, 

His  hands  a  thousand  blessings  give. 

4  But  vengeance  and  damnation  lies 
On  rebels  who  refuse  the  grace ; 
Who  God's  eternal  Son  despise, 
The  hottest  hell  shall  be  their  place, 


272,273     GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

ono  I         Hymn  12.5.     ft  2.    L.  M.     * 
~'^S  All  Saints,  Wells. 

Faith  and  repentance,  unbelvf  and  im/ien- 
itmce. 

1  T    IFE   and    immortal  joys   are  given 
A-*    To    souls    that    meum    the    sins 

they've   done  ; 
Children  of  wrath  made  heirs  of  heaven, 
By  faith  in  God's  eternal  Son. 

2  Wo  to  the   wretch  that  never  felt 
The  inward  pangs  of  pious   grief, 
Hut   adds  to  all   his  crying  guilt 
The  stubborn  sin  of  unbelief. 

3  The  law  condemns  the  rebel  dead, 
Under  the  wrath  of  God  lie  lies: 
He  seals  the  curse  on  his  own  head, 
And  with  a  double  vengeance  dies. 

07<?>         Hymn  120.    B.  1.    CM.      * 
■ '  °  \  Christmas,  Rochester. 

Faith  of  things  unseen. 

1  Tj\\ITH  is  the  brightest  evidence 
-T    ()f  things  beyond  our   sight, 
Breaks  through  the  clouds  of  flesh  and 

sense, 
And  dwells  in  heavenly  light. 

2  It  sets  times  past  in  present  view, 

Brings  distant  prospects  home, 
Of  things  a  thousand  years  ago, 
Or  thousand  years  to  come. 

3  By  faith  we  know  the  worlds  were  made 

By  God's  almighty  word; 
Abrah'm,  to  unknown  countries  led. 
By  faith  obey'd  the  Lord. 

4  He  sought   a  city,  fair  and 'high, 

Built  bv  the  eternal  hands; 
And  faith  assures  us,  though  we  die. 
That  heavenly  building  stands. 


FAITH.  274,375 

a*.*  I        Hymn  129.    B.  2.    L. M.      38 
^'*S  Nantwich,  Italy. 

W^  walk  by  faith,  not  by  sighL 
1'npiS  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come, 
JL  We  walk  thro'  desarts  dark  as  night; 
Till  we  arrive  at  heaven,  our  home, 
Faith  is  our  guide,  and  faith  our  light, 

2  The  want  of  sight  she  well  supplies, 
She  makes  the  pearly  gates  appear : 
Far  into  distant  worlds  she  pries, 
And  brings  eternal  glories  near. 

3  Cheerful  we  tread  the  desart  through, 
While  faith  inspires   a  heavenly  ray, 
Though  lions  roar,  and  tempests  blow, 
And  rocks  and  dangers  fill  the  way. 

4  So  Abrah'm,  by  divine  command, 
Left  his  own  house  to  walk  with  God ; 
His  faith  beheld  the  prorais'd  land, 
And  fired  his  zeal  along  the  road. 

0*r>         Hymn  162.    B.2.    CM.      «5 
**  '*  S  '  «t-  Davids,  St.  Asaphs: 

Meditation  ef  heaven;    ory   the  joy  of 

faith. 
i\JY  thoughts  surmount  these  lower 
iV±  skies, 

And  look  within  the  veil; 
There  springs  of  endless  pleasure  rise, 
The  waters  never  fail. 

2  There  I  behold,  with  sweet  delight, 

The  blessed   Three  in   One ; 
And  strong  affections  fix  my  sight 
On  God's  incarnate  Son. 

3  His  promise  stands  forever  firm, 

His  grace  shall  ne'er  depart : 
He  binds  my  name  upon   his  arm, 
And  seals  it  on  his  heart. 

4  Light  are  the  pains  that  nature  brings  * 

How  short  our  sorrows  are, 
When  with  eternal  future  things 
The  present  we  compare! 
I  3 


2^6      GRACES  OF  THE  SPIR1I 

5 1  would   not   be   a  stranger  still 
To  that  celestial  place, 
Where  I  forever  hope  to  dwell, 
Near  my  Redeemer's  face. 

Q»a  >        Hymw  U.    B.  l.    L.  M.       * 
-*'"{  Truro,  Portugal. 

The  triumph  of  faith ;    or,  Christ's  un- 
changeable love. 

1  \\7  HO  sh  all  the  Lord's  elect  condemn  ? 

V  V     'Xis  God  that  justifies  their  souls ; 
And  mercy,  like  a  mighty  stream, 
O  'er  all  their  sins  divinely  rolls. 

2  Who  shall  adjudge  the  saints  to  hell  I 
'Tis  Christ  that  suft'er'd  in  their  stead ; 
And,  the  salvation  to  fulfil, 

Behold  him  rising  from  the  dead! 

3  He  lives !   he  lives  !   and  sits  above, 
Forever  interceding  there : 

Who  shall  divide  us  from  his  love, 
Or  what  should  tempt  us  to  despair? 

4  Shall  persecution,  or  distress, 
Famine,  or  sword,  or  nakedness  ? 
He  that  hath  loved  us  bears  us  through. 
And  makes  us  more  than  conquerors  tooi 

5  Faith  hath  an  overcoming  power ; 
It  triumphs  in  the  dying  hour ; 
Christ  is  our  life,  our  joy,  our  hope, 
Nor  can  we  sink  with  such  a  prop. 

6  Not  all  that  men  on  earth  can  do, 
Nor  powers  on  high,  nor  powers  below, 
Shall  cause  his  mercy  to  remove, 

Or  wean  omr  hearts  froqi  Christ  our  love. 


FEAR  AND  HOPE. 


FEAR  AND  HOPE. 

In***?   Psalm  119.  ISth.Part.  CM    b 
■     5  Canterbury,  Wantage. 

Holy  fear,  and   tenderness  of  co?iscie?ice, 

Ver.  10. 
JTT7ITH  my  whole  heart  I've  sought 
VV  thy  face, 

O  let  me  never  stray 
From  thy  commands,  0  God  of  grace, 
Nor  tread  the  sinner's  way  ! 

Ver.  II. 

2  Thy  word  I've  hid  within  my   heart, 

To    keep  my  conscience  clean, 
And  be  an  everlasting  guard 
From  every  rising  sin. 

Ver.  63,  53,  158.  ■ 

3  I'm    a  companion  of  the  saints, 

Who  fear  and  love  the  Lord  : 
My  sorrows  rise,  my  nature  faints, 
When  men  transgress  thy  word. 

Ver.  161,  163. 

4  While  sinners  do  thy  gospel  wrong, 

My   spirit  stands  in  awe  ; 
My  soul  abhors   a  lying  tongue, 
But  loves  thy  righteous  law, 

Ver,  161,  120. 

5  My  heart  with  sacred  reverence  hears 

The  threatenings  of  thy  word ; 
My  flesh  with  holy  trembling  fears 
The  judgments  of  the  Lord. 

Ver.  166,  174. 

6  My  God,  I  long,  I  hope,  I  wait 

For  thy  salvation  still  ; 
While  thy  whole  law   is  my  delight, 
And  I  obey  thy  will, 
I  4, 


278,279     GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRH  . 

07  q^  Psalm  42.  lst.Part.  CM.  &  or  fc 
* '     >  Swanwick,  Barby. 

Desertion   and  hope  ;    or,  comfilaint    of 
absence  from   public  worship. 

1  TX  7ITH  earnest  longings  of  the  mind, 

VV      My  God,  to  thee  I  look  ; 

So  pants   the  hunted  hart   to   find 

And  taste  the  cooling  brook. 

2  When  shall  I  see  thy  courts  of  grace, 

And  meet  my  God  again  ? 
So  long  an   absence    from  thv  face 
My  heart  endures  with  paiu. 

3  Temptations  vex  my  weary  soul, 

And  tears  are  mv  repast  ; 
The  foe  insults   without  control, 
u  And  where's  your  God  at  last  ?" 

4'Tis  with  a   mournful   pleasure    now 

I  think  on  ancient  days  : 
Then  to  thy  house  did  numbers  go, 
And  all  our  work  was  praise. 

5  But  why,   my  soul,  sunk  down   so  far 

Beneath  this  heavy  load  ? 
Why  do  my  thoughts  indulge  despair, 
And  sin  against  my   God? 

6  Hope  in  the  Lord,  whose  mighty  hand 

Can   all  thy  woes  remove ; 
For  I  shall  yet  before  him  stand, 
And  sing    restoring  love. 

«,-«?     Psalm  42.    2d.  Part.    L.M.    * 

*<J  J  Portugal,  Bath. 

Melancholy  thoughts  reproved;    or,  hope 
in  affliction. 

1"\/TY  spirit  sinks  within  me,  Lord, 
1VL  But  I  will  call  thy  name  to  mind, 
And  times  of  past  distress  record, 
When  I  have  found  my  God  was  kind. 

2  Huge  troubles,  with  tumultuous  noise, 
Swell  like  a  sea,  and  round  me  spread  ; 
Thy  water-spouts  drown  all  my  joys, 
And  rising  waves  roll  o'er  my  head 


FEAR  AND  HOPE.  280 

3  Yet  will  the  Lord  command  his  love 
When  I  address  his  throne  by  day; 
Nor  in  the  night  his  grace  remove ; 
The  night  shall  hear  me  sing  and  pray. 

4  I'll  cast  myself  before  his  feet, 

And  say,  ""My  God,  my  heavenly  rock ! 
"  Why   doth  thy  love  so  long  forget 
"The    soul    that    groans  beneath  thy 
stroke  ?" 

5  I'll  chide  my  heart  that  sinks  so  low, 
Why  should  my  soul  indulgeher  grief? 
Hope  in  the  Lord,  and  praise  him  too  : 
He  is  my  rest,  my  sure  relief. 

6  Thy  light  and  truth  shall  guide  me  still ; 
Thy  word  shall  my  best  thoughts  employ, 
And  lead  me  to  thine  holy   hill, 

My  God,  my  most  exceeding  joy! 

oanl  Psalm  77.    1st.  Part.    CM.   k 

^ouJ  Durham,  Dundee.  y 

Melancholy   assaulting,    and  hope  fire- 

vailing. 

1  rTH,0  God  I  cry'd  with  mournful  voice., 

J-      I   sought  his  gracious  ear, 
In  the  sad  day  when  troubles  rose, 
And  fill'd  the  night  with  fear. 

2  Sad  were  my  days,  and  dark  my  nights, 

My  soul  refus'd  relief ; 
I  thought  on  God,  the  just  and  wise, 
But  thoughts  increas'd  my  grief. 

3  Still  I  complain'd,  and  still  oppress'd, 

My  heart  began  to  break  : 
My  God,  thy  wrath  forbade  my  rest. 
And  kept  mine  eyes  awake. 

4  My  overwhelming  sorrows  grew 

Till  I  could   speak  no  more  ; 
Then  I  within  myself  withdrew, 
And  call'd  thy  judgments  o'er. 

5  I  call'd  back  years  and  ancient  timess 

When  I  beheld  thy  face ; 
My  spirit  search 'd  for  secret  crimes, 
That  might  withhold  thy  gr^ce,.. 


281        GRACES  OF  THE  SPIR1  | 

6  I  call'd  tliy  mercies  to  my  mind, 
Which  1  enjoy 'd  before: 
And  wil|  the  Lord  no  more.be  kin 
His   face   appear  no  more? 

TYVill  he   forever   cast  me  off? 
His  promise  ever  tail  ? 
Hath  he  forgot  his   tender  love ? 
Shall  anger  still  prevail  ? 

8  But  I  forbid  this  hopeless  thought, 

This  dark,  despairing  frame, 
Remembering    what    thy    hand    hath 
wrought ; 
Thy  hand   is  still  the  same. 

9  I'll   think  again  of  all  thy  ways, 

And  talk  thy  wonders 
Thy  wonders  of  recovering  grace, 
When  flesh  could  hope  no  more. 

10  Grace  dwells  with  justice  on  the  throne* 

And  men,  that  lo\e   thy  word, 
Have  in  thy   sanctuary   known 
The  counsels  of  the  Lord. 

OJ1  )  Psalm  3.    C.  M.  & 

J81  S  Irish,  Abridge. 

Doubts  and  fear  a   iuflflrnstd  i   or,   God 

our  defence  from  sin  and  Satan. 

1  A  /TV  God,  how  many  are  mv  fears! 
1V1     How  fast  my  foes  increase  ! 
Conspiring  my  eternal  death, 

They  break  my   present  peace. 

2  The  lying  tempter  would  persuade 

There's  no  relief  in   heaven  ; 
And  all  my   swelling  sins  appear 
Too  big  to  be  forgiven. 

3  But  thou,  my  glory    and  my   strength, 

Shalt  on  the  tempter  tread. 
Shalt  silence  all  my  threatening  guilt, 
And  raise  my   drooping  head. 

4  [I  cry'd ;   and  from  his  holy  hill 

He  bow'd   a  listening  ear; 
I  call'd  mv  Father  and  my   God, 
And  he  subdu'd  my  fear. 


HUMILITY.  282 

j  lie  shed  soft  slumbers  on  mine  eyes, 

In  spite  of  all  my  foes ; 
:  I  'woke,  and  wonder'd  at  the  grace, 

That  guarded  my  repose.] 

6  What  though  the  hosts  of  death  and  hell 

All  arm'd  against  me   stood ! 
Terrors  no  more  shall  shake  my  soul  ; 
My  refuge  is  my  God. 

7  Arise,  O  Lord,  fulfil  thy  grace, 

While  I  thy  glory  sing  : 
My  God  hath  broke  the  serpent's  teeth, 
And  death  has  lost  his  sting. 

8 Salvation  to  the  Lord  belongs; 
His  arm  alone  can  save: 
Blessings  attend   thy   people  here, 
And  reach  beyond  the  grave. 


282  £ 


HUMILITY. 

Hymn  131.    B.  1.    L,  M.         « 
Castle  Street,    All  Saints.      - 
The  pharisee  and  fiublican. 
ITVEHOLD  how   sinners  disagree, 
JD  The  publican  and  pharisee ; 
One  doth  his  righteousness  proclaim ; 
The  other  owns  his  guilt  and  shame. 

2  This  man  at  humble  distance  stands, 
And  cries  for  grace  with  lifted  hands  i 
That,  boldly  rises  near  the  throne, 
And  talks  of  duties  he  has  done. 

3  The  Lord  their  different  language  knows, 
And  different  answers  he  bestows ; 
The  humble  soul  with  grace  he  crowns. 
While  on  the  proud  his  anger  frowns. 

I  Dear  Father,  let  me  never  be 
Join'd  with  the  boasting  pharisee ; 
I  have  no  merits  of  my  own, 
But  plead  the  sufferings  of  thy  Son, 


283,284     GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

<>**l  Psalm  131.    CM.  b 

Z53  £  Plymouth,  Mear. 

Humility  and  submission . 
ITS  there  ambition  in  my  heart  ? 
J-  Search,  gracious  God,  and  see; 
Or  do  I  act  a  haughty  part? 
Lord,  I  appeal  to  thee. 

2  I  charge  my  thoughts,  be  humble  still, 

And  all  my  carriage  mild  ; 
Content,  my  Father,  with  thy  will, 
And  quiet  as  a  child. 

3  The  patient  soul,  the  lowly  mind 

Shall  have  a  large  reward : 
Let  saints  in  sorrow  lie  resign 'd, 
And  trust  a  faithful  Lord. 


JOY  AND  REJOICING. 

Qqa  1     Psalm  18.    3d  Part.    L.  M.    * 
*8*S  Antigua,  Italy. 

RejiicinscmGod;  or, salvation  and  triumfih. 

1  T  UST  are  thy  ways,  and  true  thy  word, 
J    Great  Rock  of  my  secure  abode  : 
Who  is  a  God,  beside  the  Lord  ? 
Or,  where's  a  refuge  like  our   God  . 

2'Tis  he  that  girds  me  with  his  might;, 
Gives  me  his  holy  sword  to  wield ; 
And,  while  with  sin  and  hell   I  fight. 
Spreads  his  salvation  for  my   shield. 

3  He  lives  (and  blessed  be  my  Rock) 
The  God  of  my  salvation  lives : 
The  dark  designs  of  hell  he  broke : 
Sweet  is  the  peace  my  Father  gives 

4  Before  the  scoffers  of  the  age 

I  will  exalt  my  Father's  name  ; 
Nor  tremble  at  their  mighty  rage, 
But  meet  reproach,  and  bear  the  shame, 

5  To  Dayid  and  his  royal  seed 
Thy  grace  forever  shall  extend  ; 
Tky  love  to  saints,  in  Christ  their  head , 
Knows  not  a  limit,  nor  an  end. 


IOY  AND  REJOICING.       285, 286 

oocr)         Hymn  57.    B.2.    L.  M.        * 
235  ^  Eaton>  A11  ^^5, 

The  pleasures  of  a  good  conscience. 

1  T  ORD,  how  secure  and  blest  are  they 
-L-i  Who  feel  the  joys  of  pardon'd  sin  ! 
Should  storms  of  wrath  shake  earth  and 

sea, 
Their  minds  have  heaven    and   peace 
within. 

2  The  day  glides  sweetly  o'er  their  heads, 
Made  up  of  innocence  and  love ; 
And  soft  and  silent  as  the  shades, 
Their  nightly  minutes  gently  move. 

3  [Quick  as  their  thoughts  their  joys  come 

on, 
But  fly  not  half  so  fast  away  ! 
Their  souls  are  ever  bright  as  noon, 
And  calm  as  summer  evenings  be. 

4  How  oft  they  look  to  th'  heavenly  hills. 
Where  groves  of  living  pleasure  grow  ! 
And  longing  hopes  and  cheerful  smiles, 
Sit  undisturb'd  upon  their  brow.] 

5  They  scorn  to  seek  our  golden  toys ; 
But  spend  the  day  and  share  the  night 
In  numbering  o'er  the  richer  joys, 
That  heaven  prepares  for  their  delight 

%  While  wretched  we,  like  worms    and 
moles, 
Lie  grov'ling  in  the  dust  below : 
Almighty  grace,  renew  our  souls, 
And  we'll  aspire  to  glory  too. 

o867         Hymn  73.    B.2.    CM.       88 

)        Braintree,  Hymn  Second. 
Doubts  scattered  ;   or,  spiritual  joys  re- 
stored. 
1  TTENCE  from  my  soul,  sad  thoughts  j 
Al  be  gone, 

And  leave  me  to  my  joys; 
My  tongue  shall  triumph  in  mv  God, 
And  make  a  joyful  noise 
K 


287        GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

J  Darkness  and  doubts  had  veil'd  m\  mind, 
And  drown'd  my  head  in  tears, 
Till   sovereign  grace,  With  sliining  rays, 
Dispeli'd  my  gloomy  fears. 

3  O  !   what  immortal  joys  I  felt, 
And  raptures  all  divine — 
When  Jesus  told  me — I  ivas  his. 
And  my  Beloved,  mine. 

A  In  vain  the  tempter  frights  my  soul, 
And  breaks  my  peace  in   vain ; 
One  glimpse,  dear  Saviour,  of  thy  face, 
Revives  my  joys  again. 

00*7}         Hymn  59.    B.  2.    CM.        # 

zo  '  S  Irish,  Arundel. 

Paradise  on  earth. 

1/^LORY  to  God,  who  walks  the  sky, 

VJ  And  sends  his  blessings  through ; 

Who  tells  his  saints  of  joys  on  high, 

And  gives  a  taste  below. 

2  [Glory  to  God,  who  stoops  his  throne. 

That  dust  and  worms  may  see't, 
And  brings  a  glimpse  of  glory  down 
Around  his  sacred  feet. 

3  When  Christ,with  all  his  graces  cTown'd, 

Sheds  his  kind  beams  abroad, 
'Tis  a  young  heaven  on  earthly  ground, 
And  glory  in  the  bud. 

4  A  blooming  paradise  of  joy 

In  this  wild  desert  springs ; 
And  every  sense  I  straight  employ 
On  sweet  celestial  things. 

5  White  lilies  alL  around  appear, 

And  each  his  glory  shows ! 
The  Rose  of  Sharon  blossoms  here, 
The  fairest  flower  that  blows. 

6  Cheerful  I  feast  on  heavenly  fruit, 

And  drink  the  pleasures  down ; 
Pleasures  that  flow  hard  by  the  foo* 
Of  the  eternal  throne !] 


JOY  AND  REJOICIN©.       2S.8 

7  But  ah !  how  soon  my  joys  decay  ; 

How  soon  my  sins  arise, 
And  snatch  the  heavenly  scene  away 
From  these  lamenting  eyes? 

8  When  shall  the  time,  dear  Jesus,  when 

The  shining  day  appear, 
That  I  shall  leave  those  clouds  of  sin, 
And  guilt,  and  darkness  here  ? 

9  Up  to  the  fields  above  the  skies, 

My  hasty  feet  would  go; 
There  everlasting  flowers  arise, 
And  joys  unwithering  grow. 


288  I 


Peckham,  St.  Thomas,  Silver  Str. 
Heavenly  joy  on  earth. 

1  [O  OME,  we  that  love  the  Lord, 

V-^  And  let  our  joys  be  known, 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

2  The  sorrows  of  the  mind 
Be  banish'd  from  the  place !' 

Religion  never  was  designed 
To  make  our  pleasures  less.] 

3  Let  those  refuse  to  sing, 
That  never  knew  our  God; 

But  favourites  of  the  heavenly  King 
May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

4  [The  God  that  rules  on  high, 
And  thunders  when  he  please, 

That  rides  upon  the  stormy  sky, 
And  manages  the  seas ;] 

5  This  awful  God  is  our's, 
Our  Father,  and  our  love; 

He  bhall  send  down  his  heavenly  powers 
To  carry  us  above. 

6  There  we  shall  see  his  face, 
And  never,  never  sin; 

There,  from  the  rivers  of  his   grace. 
Brink  endless  pleasures  in, 
K  2 


2&>       GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT, 

7  Yes,  and  before   we  rise 
To  that  immortal  state, 

The  thoughts  of  such  amazing  bliss 
Should  constant  joys  create. 

8  [The  men  of  grace  have  found 
Glory  begun  below ; 

Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  ground 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow.] 

9  [The  hill  of  Sion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 
Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields, 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 

I'D     Then  let  our  songs  abound, 
And  every  tear  be  dry  ; 
We're  marching    through  Immanuer* 
ground, 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high.] 


289} 


KNOWLEDGE, 

Psalm  25.    2d.  Part.    S.M.     * 
Sutton,  Mount  Ephraim. 
Divine  instruction. 

1  \\  7HERE  shall  the  man  be  found, 

VV    That  fears  t'  offend  his  God; 
That  loves  the  gospel's  joyful  sound, 
And  trembles  at  the  rod  > 

2  The  Lord  shall  make  him  know 
The  secrets  of  his  heart, 

The  wonders  of  his  covenant  show. 
And  all  his  love  impart. 

3  The  dealings  of  his  hand 
Are  truth  and  mercy  still, 

With  such  as  in  his  covenant  stand, 
And  love  to  do  his  will. 

4-     Their  souls  shall  dwell  at  ease 
Before  their  Maker's  face  : 
Their  seed  shall  taste  the  promises 
In  the?r  extensive  grace- 


KNOWLEDGE.  290 

Weil  PsALM  119.  9th. Part.  CM.  26 
^u5  Arundel,  Penrose. 

Desire  of  knowledge  ;  or%  the  teachings  of 
the  Sjiirit  with  the  word. 
Ver.  64,  68,  18. 
1 TTHY  mercies  fill  the  earth,  O  Lord, 
A     How  good  thy  works  appear ! 
Open  mine  eyes  to  read  thy  word, 
And  see  thy  wonders  there. 

Ver.  73, 125. 

2  My  heart  was  fashion'd  l>y  thy  hand. 

My  service  is  thy  due  ; 
O  make  thy  servant  understand 
The  duties  he  must  do, 

Ver.  19. 

3  Since  I'm  a  stranger  here  below, 

Let  not  thy  path  be  hid ; 
But  mark  the  road  my  feet  should  go, 
And  be  my  constant  guide. 

Ver.  26. 

4  When  I  confess'd  my  wandering  ways., 

Thou  heard'st  my  soul  complain  ; 
Grant  me  the  teachings  of  thy  grace, 
Or  I  shall  stray  again. 

Ver.  33,  34. 

5  If  God  to  me  his  statutes  show, 

And  heavenly  truth  impart, 
His  work  forever  I'll  pursue, 
His  law  shall  rule  my  heart, 

Ver.  50,  71. 

6  This  was  my  comfort  when  I  bore 

Variety  of  grief; 
It  made  me  learn  thy  word  the  more, 
And  fly  to  that  relief. 

Ver.  51. 

7  [In  vain  the  proud  deride  me  now; 

I'll  ne'er  forget  thy  law ; 
£Jor  let  that  blessed  gospel  go, 
Whence  all  mv  hopes  I  draw. 


GRACES  OF  THE  SPIR1  J 

Ycr.  27,  171. 
8  When  I  have  learn'd  my  Father's  will, 
I'll  teach   the  world  his  wh] 
My  thankiiil  lips,  inspir'd  with  zeal, 
Shall  loud  pronounce  his  praise.] 

LIBERALITY. 

001  >    Psalm  37-    2d.  Part.    CM,    b 
-JM  Barby,  Standish. 

Charity  to  the  floor  ;  ory  religion  in  words 
and  deeds. 

1  T  It  711 V  do  the  wealthy  wicked  boas', 

VV     And -grow  profanely  bold? 
The  meanest  portion  of  the  just, 
Excels  the  sinner's  gold. 

2  The  wicked  borrows  of  his  friends. 

But   ne'er  designs  to   pay  ; 
The   saint   is    merciful,   and  lends. 
Nor  turns   the  poor  away. 

3  His  alms  with   liberal  heart  he  gives 

Among  the   sons  of  need  ; 
His  memory  to  long  ages  lives, 
And  blessed  is  his   seed. 

4  His  lips  abhor  to  talk  profane, 

To  slander  or  defraud ; 
His  ready  tongue  declares  to   men 
What  he  has  learn'd  of  God. 

5  The  law  and  gospel   of  the  Lord 

Deep  in   his  heart  abide ; 
Led  by  the  Spirit  and  the  word, 
His  feet  shall  never  slide. 

6  When  sinners  fall,  the  righteous  stand, 

Preserved   from  every   snare  ; 
They   shall   possess  the  promis'd  land> 
And  dwell  forever  there. 


LIBERALITY.  292, 293 

OQO)         Psalm  41.    L.  M.  « 

*&*\  Antigua,  Truro. 

Charity  to  the  floor  ;    or,  pity  to  the  afflic- 
ted. 

1  T>  LEST  is  the  man,  whose  bowels  move, 
X>  And  melt   with  pity  to  the  poor, 
Whose  soul  by   sympathising  love 
Feels  what  his  fellow  saints  endure. 

2  His  heart  contrives  for    their  relief 
More  good  than  his  own  hands  can  do  ; 
Ke  in  the   time  of  general  grief 
Shall  find  the  Lord  has  bowels  too. 

3  His   soul  shall  live  secure   on  earth, 
With  secret  blessings  on  his  head, 
When  drought,  and  pestilence,and  dearth 
Around  him  multiply  their  dead. 

4  Or,  if  he  languish   on   hie  couch, 
God  will  pronounce  his  sins  forgiven. 
Will  save'  him   with  a  healing  touch, 
Or  take  his  willing  soul  to  heaven. 

a  a*  I        Psalm  112.    L.  P.  M.  «? 

ZJ6S  St.Hellens. 

The  blessings  of  the  liberal  man. 

1  "T"*HAT  man  is  blest,  who  stands  in  awe 

X    Of  God,  and  loves  Ins  sacred  law  : 
His  seed  on  earth  shall  be  renown'd  : 

His  house,  the  seat  of  wealth,  shall  be 

An  inexhausted  treasury, 
And  with  successive  honours  crown'd. 

2  His  liberal  favours  he  extends, 

To  some  he  gives,  to  others  lends : 
*  A  generous  pity  fills  his   mind : 
Yet  what  his  charity  impairs, 
He  saves  by  prudence  in  affairs, 
And  thus  he's  just   to  all  mankind. 

3  His  hands,  while  they  his  alms  bestow'd, 
His  glory's  future  harvest  sow'd: 

The  sweet  remembrance  of  the  just, 
Like  a  green  root,  revives  and  bears 
j&   train  of  blessings  for  his  '>eirs, 

When  dying  nature  sleeps  in  dust. 


294       GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRI'I . 

4  Beset  with  threatening  dangers  round, 
Unmov'd  shall  he  maintain  his  ground 

His  conscience  holds  his  courage  up 
The  soul  that's  fill'd  with  virtue's  light 
Shines  brightest  in  affliction's  night ; 

And  sees  in  darkness  beams  of  hope 

Pause. 
,5  [111  tiding*  never  can  surprise 
II  is  heart,  that  fix'd  on   God  relies, 

Th«  waves  and  tempests  roar  around. 
Safe  on  a  rock,  he  sits,  and  sees 
The  shipwreck  of  his  enemies, 
And  all  their  hope  and  glory  drown'd. 

6  The  wicked   shall  his  triumph  see, 
And  gnash  their  teeth  in  agony, 

To  find  their  expectations  crost ; 
They  and  their  envy,  pride  and  spite, 
Sink  down  to  everlasting  night, 
And  all  their  names  in  darkness  lost.] 

O.Q.  l        Psalm  112.    L.M.  * 

~y*$  Truro,  Nantwich. 

The  blcmnFs  of  the  fiious  and  charitable. 

1 THHRICE  happy  man,  who  fears  the 
J.  Lord, 

Loves  his  commands  and  trusts  his  word  ; 
Honour  and  peace  his  days  attend, 
And  blessings  to  his  seed  descend. 

2  Compassion  dwells  upon  his  mind, 
l*o  works  of  mercy  still  inclin'd  ; 
He  lends  the  poor  some  present  aid, 
Or  gives  them,  not  to  be  repaid. 

3  When  times  grow    dark,    and  tidings 

spread, 
That  fill  his  neighbours  round  with  dread, 
Kis  heart  is  arm'd  against  the  fear, 
For  God,  with  all  his  power,  is  there. 

4  His  soul,  well  fix'd  upon  the  Lord, 
Draws  heavenly  courage  from  his  word  ; 
Amidst  the  darkness,  light  shall  rise„ 
To  cheer  his  heart,  and  bless  his  eyes, 


LOVE.  295, 226 

,'<$  He  hath  dispers'd  his  alms  abroad, 
,    His  works  are  still  before  his  God; 
I    His  name  on  earth  shall  long  remain, 
•    Wliile  envious  sinners  fret  in  vain. 


295] 


Psalm  112.    C.  M. 

Rochester,  Mear. 

Liberality  rewardt  d. 


1  TTAPPY  is  he  that  fears  the  Lord, 
il  And  follows  his  commands: 
Who  lends  the  poor  without  reward, 

Or  gives  with  liberal  hands. 

2  As  pity  dwells  within  his  breast 

To  all  the  sons  of  need; 
So  God  shall  answer  his  request. 
With  blessings  on  his  seed. 

3  No  evil  tidings  shall  surprise 

His  well-establish'd  mind : 
His  soul  to  God,  his  refuge,  flies, 
And  leaves  his  fears  behind. 

4  In  times  of  general  distress, 

Some  beams  of  light  shall  shine, 
To  show  the  world  his  righteousness, 
And  give  him  peace  divine. 
6  His  works  of  piety  and  love 
Remain  before  the  Lord ; 
Honour  on  earth,  and  joys  above, 
Shall  be  his  sure  reward. 


LOVE. 

QOa  I       Hymn  38.    B.  2.    C.  M.         3& 
^yo5  York,  Braintree. 

Love  to   God. 
lTTAPPYthe  heart  where  graces  reign, 
il  Where  love  inspires  the  breast : 
Love  is  the  brightest  of  the  train, 
And  strengthens  all  the  rest. 
2 Knowledge,  alas!   'tis  all  in  vain, 
And  all  in  vain  our  fear ; 
Our  stubborn  sins  will  fight  and  reign, 
If  love  be  absent  there. 


MT        GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRT]  . 

3  'TLs  love  that  makes  our  cheerful 

In  swift  obedience  move ; 
The  devils  know,  and  tremble  too; 
But   Satan  cannot  love. 

4  This  Is  the  grace  that  lives  and   sings 

When  faith  and  hope  shall   cease  ; 
'Tis  this  shall  strike  our  jovful   string; 
In  the  sweet   realms  of  bliss. 

5  Before  we  quite   forsake  our  clay, 

Or  leave  this  dark   abode, 
The  wings  of  love  bear  us  away 
To  see  our  smiling  God. 

oq>-l        Hymn-  42.    B.  2.    CM.        ») 
~J  *  S   Kingston,  Windsor,  St.  Asaphs.    | 
Delight   in   God. 

1  TV /T  Y  God,  what  endless  pleasures  dwell 
1VJL  Above,  at  thy  right  hand ! 

Thy  courts  below,  how  amiable, 
Where  all  thy  graces  stand ! 

2  The  swallow  near  thy  temple  lies, 

And   chirps   a  cheerful  note ; 
The  lark   mounts  upward  to  the  skies, 
And  tunes  her  warbling  throat : 

3  And  we,  when  in  thy  presence,  Lord, 

We  shout  with  joyful  tongues  ; 
Or,  sitting   round   our  Father's  board, 
We  crown  the  feast  with  songs. 

4While  Jesus  shines  with  quickening  grace, 
We  sing,  and  mount  on  high ; 
But,  if  a  irown  becloud  his  face, 
We  faint,   and  tire,   and  die. 

5  [Just  as  we  see  the  lonesome  dove 

Bemoan   her  widow 'd  state, 
Wandering,    she  flies   through    all  the 
grove, 
And  mourns  her  loving  mate: 

6  Just  so  our  thoughts,  from  thing  to  thing. 

In  restless  circles  rove ; 
Jwst  so  we  droop,  and  hang  the  wing. 
When  Jesus  hides  his  Ipve  ] 


LOVE.  298, 299 

U0C)       Hymn  108.    B.  1.    S.  M.       & 
f  J°  $  Pelham,  Watchman. 

Christ  unseen  and  beloved. 
OT  with  our  mortal  eyes 
Have  Ave  beheld  the  Lord; 
Yet  we  rejoice  to  hear  his  name. 
And  love  him  in  his  word. 


N' 


On  earth  we  want  the  sight 
Of  our  Redeemer's  face  ; 
Yet,  Lord,  our  inmost  thoughts  delight 
To  dwell  upon  thy  grace. 

3     And  when  we  taste  thy   love, 
Our  joys  divinely  grow 
Unspeakable,  like  those   above, 
And  heaven  begins  below. 

OQQ  X  Psalm  133.    C.  M.  2& 

~yJ3  Barby,  Abridge. 

Brotherly  love. 
IT    O,  what  an  entertaining  sight 
X-i  Are  brethren  that  agree ! 
Brethren,  whose  cheerful    hearts  unite 
In  bands  of  piety  ! 

2  When  streams  of  love,  from  Christ  the 

spring, 
Descend  to  every  soul, 
And  heavenly  peace,  with  balmy  wing, 
Shades  and  bedews  the  whole : 

3  'Tis  like  the  oil,  divinely  sweet, 

On  Aaron's  reverend  head, 
The  trickling  drops  perfum'd  his   feets 
And  o'er  his  garments  spread. 

4  'Tis  pleasant  as  the  morning  dews 

That  fall  on   Zion's  hill, 
Where  God  his  mildest  glory  shews, 
And  makes  his  grace  distil. 


300, 301     GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

<im£       Hymn  130.    B.  1.   L.  M.         b 
SU^J  Limehouse,  Munich. 

Love  and  natred. 

1  VfOW  by  the  bowels  of  my  God, 
i-^l   His  sharp  distress,  his  sore  com- 

i plaints, 
ast  groans,  his  dying  blood, 
I  charge  my  soul  to  love  the  saints. 

2  Clamour,  and  wrath,  and  war  be  gone, 
Envy  and  spite  forever  cease ; 

Let  bitter  words  no  more  be  known 
Among  the  saints,  the  sons  of  peace. 

3  The  Spirit,  like  a  peaceful  dove, 
Flies  from  the  realms  of  noise  and  strife  : 
Why  should  we  vex  and  grieve  his  love, 
Who  seals  our  souls  to  heavenly  life ! 

4  Tender  and  kind  be  all  our  thoughts ; 
Through  all  our  lives  let  mercy  run: 
So  God  forgives  our  numerous  faults, 
For  the  dear  sake  of  Christ  his  Son. 

om  ?        Hymn  126.    B.  1.    L.M.      * 
^U1  l  Monmouth,   Eaton. 

Charity  and  uncharitableness. 

1  "VfOT  different  food  nor  different  dress 
lN   Compose  the  kingdom  of  our  Lord, 
But  peace  and  joy  and  righteousness, 
Faith,  and  obedience  to  his  word. 

2  When  weaker  Christians  we  despise, 
We  do  the  gospel  mighty  wrong ; 
For  God,  the  gracious  and  the  wise, 
Receives  the  feeble  with  the  strong. 

3  Let  pride  and  wrath  be  banish 'd  hence, 
Meekness  and  love  our  souls  pursue  : 
Nor  shall  our  practice  give  offence 
To  saints,  the  Gentile  or  the  Jew. 


LOVE.  302,303 

Qno>        Hymn  133.    B.  1.    CM.     b 
^uz  S  Dundee,  St.  James. 

Love  and  charity. 
IT   ET  Pharisees  of  high  esteem 
JLi  Their  faith  and    zeal  declare, 
All  their  religion  is  a  dream, 
If  love  be  wanting  there. 

2  Love  suffers  long  with  patient  eye, 

Nor  is  provok'd  in  haste, 

She  lets  the  present  injury  die, 

And  long  forgets  the  past. 

3  [Malice  and  rage,  those  fires  of  hell, 

She  quenches  with  her  tongue  ; 
Hopes,  and  believes,  and  thinks  no  ill, 
Though  she  endures  the  wrong.] 

4  TShe  ne'er  desires  nor  seeks  to  know 

The  scandals  of  the  time; 
Nor  looks  with  pride  on  those  below, 
Nor  envies  those  that  climb.] 

5  She  lays  her  own  advantage  by, 

To  seek  her  neighbour's  good  ; 
So  God's  own  Son  came  down  to  die, 
And  bought  our  lives  with  blood. 

6  Love  is  the  grace  that  keeps  her  power 

In  all  the  realms  above; 
There  faith  and  hope  are  known  no  more, 
But  saints  forever  love. 

anq>     Psalm  35.    2d  Part.    C.  M.  38 

^^J  Abridge,  Penrose. 

Love  to  enemies  ;  ory  the  love  of  Christ  to 

sinners  tyfiified  in  David. 
1 T3  EHOLD  the  love,  the  generous  love, 
XJ  That  holy  David  shows; 
Hark,  how  his  sounding  bowels  move 
To  his  afflicted  foes  f 

2  When  they  are  sick,  his  soul  complains, 
And  seems  to  feel  the  smart ; 
The  spirit  of  the  gospel  reigns, 
And  melts  his  pious  heart. 


304        GRACES  OF  THE  8PIRIT. 

3  How  did  his   flowing  tears   condole, 

As  for  a  brother  dead! 
And  fasting   mortify'd  his   soul. 
While  for  their  life  he  pray'd. 

4  They  groan'd,  and  curs'd  him  on  their 

bed, 
Yet   still   he  pleads  and  mourns  ; 
And  double  blessings  on  his  head 
The  righteous  God  returns. 

5  O   glorious  type   of  heavenly  grace! 


Thus  Christ  the   Lord   a 


ears 


pp 

While  sinners  curse,  the  Saviour  prays, 

And  pities  them  with   tears. 

6  He,  the  true  David,  Israel's  King, 

Blest  and  belov'd  of  God, 

To  save  us   rebels,   dead  in  sin, 

Paid  his  own  dearest  blood. 

<in±l  Psalm  109.    CM.  b 

JU*S  Bedford,    Wantage. 

Love   to  enemies,  from   the  example    of 
Christ. 

1  /~*  OD  of  my  mercy  and  my  praise, 
^T  Thy  glory  is  my  song : 
Though  'sinners  speak,  against  thy  grace 

Writh   a  blaspheming  tongue. 

2  When   in   the  form   of  mortal  man 

Thy  Son  on  earth  was  found, 
With  cruel  slanders,  false  and  vain, 
They  compass'd  him  around. 

3  Their  miseries  his  compassion  move. 

Their  peace  he   still  pursu'd  ; 
They  render  hatred  for  his  love, 
And  evil   for  his  good. 

4  Their  malice  raged  without  a  cause, 

Yet,  with   his   dying  breath, 
He  prav'd  for  murderers  on  his  cross. 
And  blest  his  foes  in  death. 

5  Lord,  shall  thy  bright  example  shinr 

In  vain  before  mine  eyes? 
Give  me  a  soul  a-kin  to   thine., 
To  love  mine  enemies. 


PRUDENCE.  305, 506 

6  The  Lord  shall  on  my  side  engage, 
And,  in  my  Saviour's   name, 
I  shall  defeat  their  pride  and  rage, 
Who  slander  and  condemn. 


305 1 


Hymn  134.    B.  1.    L.M. 
Oporto,  Wells. 
Religion  vain  ivithout  love. 


1  T  TAD  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews 
JTA  And  nobler  speech  than  angels  use, 
If  love  be  absent,  I  am  found, 

Like  tinkling  brass,  an  empty  sound. 

2  Were  I  inspir'd  to  preach  and  tell 
All  that  is  done  in  heaven  and  hell ; 
Or  could  my  faith  the  world  remove, 
Still  I  am  nothing  without  love. 

3  Should  I  distribute   all  my  store, 
To  feed  the  bowels  of  the  poor; 
Or  give  my  body  to  the  flame, 
To  gain  a  martyr's  glorious  name; 

4  If  love  to  God,  and  love  to  men 
Be  absent,  all  my  hopes  are  vain ! 
Nor  tongues,  nor  gifts,  nor  fiery  zeal, 
The  works  of  love  can  e'er  fulfil: 


PRUDENCE. 

anal  Psalm  39.     1st.  Part.    CM.   & 
**uo  S  London,  Welkin. 

Watchfulness  over  the  tongue  ;    or ',  pru- 
dence and  zeal. 
lT^HUS  I  resolv'd    before  the  Lord, 
A      "  Now  will  I  watch  my  tongue, 
"Lest  I  let  slip   one   sinful  word, 
"Or  do  my  neighbour  wrong." 

2  And  if  I'm  e'er  constrain'd  to  stay 
With  men  of  lives  profane, 
I'll  set  a  double  guard  that  day, 
Nor  let  my  talk  be  vain. 


307       GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

3  I'll  scarce  allow  my  lips  to  speak 

The  pious    thoughts  I  feel, 
Lest  scoffers  should  th'  occasion    take 
To  mock  my  holy  zeal. 

4  Yet  if  some  proper  hour  appear, 

111  not  be  over- aw 'd, 
But  let  the  scoffing  sinners  hear 
That  I  can  speak  for  God. 


REPENTANCE. 

an7  >     Hymn  123.    B.  1.    C.  M.         b 
^u '  J  Magdalen,  Putney. 

The  refienting  prodigal. 

1  T>  EHOLD  the  wretch,  whose  lust  and 
J3  wine 

Had  wasted  his  estate  ; 
He  begs  a  share  among  the  swine, 
To  taste  the  husks  they  eat ! 

2  "  I  die  with  hunger  here,"    he  cries, 

"  I  starve  in   foreign    lands ; 
"  My  father's  house  has  large  supplies, 
"  And  bounteous  are  his  hands. 

3  "  I'll  go,  and  with  a  mournful  tongue 

••  Fall  down  before  his  face ; 
"  Father,  I've  done  thy  justice  wrong, 
"Nor  can  deserve  thy  grace." 

4  He  said — and  hasten'd  to  his  home, 

To  seek  his  father's  love  ; 
The  father  saw  the  rebel  come, 
And  all  his  bowels  move. 

5  He  ran,  and  fell  upon  his  neck, 

Embrac'd  and  kiss'd  his  son  ; 
The  rebel's  heart  with  sorrow  brake, 
For  follies  he  had  done. 

6"  Take  off  his  clothes  of  shame  and  sin," 
(The  father  gives  command) 
"  Dress  him  in  garments  white  and  clean - 
"With  rings  adorn  his  hancf. 


REPENTANCE.  SOS,  SOS 

7  "  A  day  of  feasting  I  ordain  ; 
"  Let  mirth  and  joy   abound ; 
"  My  son  was  dead,  and  lives  again, 
"  Was  lost,   and  now  is  found.5' 

one?     Psalm  51.    2d,  Part.    CM.    K 
^Ub5  Plymouth,  Windsor. 

Repentance,  and  faith  in   the  blood   Of 
Christ. 

1  f"\  GOD  of  mercy,  hear  my  call, 
S^J    My  load  of  guilt  remove ; 
Break  down  this  separating  wall 

That  bars  me  from  thy  love. 

2  Give  me  the  presence  of  thy  grace ; 

Then   my  rejoicing  tongue 
Shall  speak  aloud  thy  righteousness, 
And  make  thy  praise  my   song. 

3  No  blood  of  goats,  nor  heifers  slain* 

For  sin  could  e'er  atone  ; 
The  death  of  Christ  shall  still  remain 
Sufficient  and  alone. 

I A  soul  oppress'd  with  sin's  desert, 
My  God  will  ne'er  despise  : 
A  humble  groan,  a  broken  heart,  - 
Is  our  best  sacrifice. 

SAP*        Hymn 74.    B.  2.    S.  M.         b 
S(jyJ        Little  Marlboro',  Ustic.        V 
Repentance  from  a  sense  of  divine  good- 
ness ;   or,  a  complaint  of  ingratitude. 

1  IS  this  the  kind  return, 

A  And  these  the  thanks  we  owe, 
Thus  to  abuse  eternal  love, 
Whence  all  our  blessings  flow  ? 

2  To  what  a  stubborn  frame 
Has  sin  redue'd  our  mind! 

What  strange  rebellious  wretches  wc. 
And  God  as  strangely  kind ! 

3  [On  us  he  bids  the  sun 
Shed  his  reviving  rays  ; 

For  us  the    skies  their  circles  rui^ 
To  lengthen  out  our  days. 
K  3 


Sie       GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

4  The  brutes  obey  their  God, 
And   bow  their  necks  to  men  : 

But  we,  more  base,  more  brutish  things, 
Reject  his  easy  reign.] 

5  Turn,  turn  us,  mighty  God, 
And  mould  our  souls  afresh; 

Break,  sovereign  grace,  these  hearts  of 
stone, 
And  give  us  hearts  of  flesh. 

6  Let  old  ingratitude 
Provoke  our  weeping  eyes  ; 

And  hourly,  as  new  mercies  fall, 
Let  hourly   thanks  arise. 


310} 


Hymn  106.    B.  2.    CM.       fc 
Buckingham,  York. 
Refientance  at    the  cross. 
1  /^\  IF  my  soul  was  form'd  for  wo 
yj  How  would  I  vent  my  sighs  ! 
Repentance  should  like  rivers  flow 
From  both  my  streaming  eyes 

2  'Twas  for  my  sins,  my  dearest   Lord 

Hung  on  the  cursed  tree, 
And  groan'd  away  a  dying  life 
For  thee,  my  soul,  for  thee. 

3  O  !  how  I  hate  those  lusts  of  mine 

That  crucified  my  God  ; 
Those  sins  that  pierc'd  and  nail'd  his 
flesh 
Fast  to  the  fatal  wood. 

4  Yes,  my  Redeemer,  they  shall  die 

My  heart  has  so  decreed  ; 
Nor  will  I  spare  the  guilty  things 
That  made  my  Saviour  bleed. 

5  While,    with  a  melting,  broken  heart," 

Mv  murder'd  Lord  I  view, 
I'll  false  revenge  against  my  sins, 
And  slay  the  murderers  too. 


REPENTANCE.  311,  312 

al1  >  Hymn 9.    B.2.    CM.         b 

•*  k  l  I  Mear,  Wantage. 

Godly  sorrow  armngfrom  the  sufferings 
of  Christ. 

1  A  LAS  !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed  ! 
x"V-    And  did  my  Sovereign  die  ? 
Would  he  devote  that  sacred  head 

For  such    a  worm  as  I  ? 

2  [Thy  body  slain,  sweet  Jesus,  thine, 

And   bath'd   in  its  own  blood, 
Wbltej  all  expos'd  to  wrath  divine, 
The  glorious  sufferer  stood  !] 

3  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done, 

He  groan M  upon  the  tree  ? 
Amazing  pity  !   grace  unknown  ! 
And  love  beyond  degree! 

4  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 

And  shut  his  glories  in, 
When  God,  the  mighty    Maker,  died, 
For   man,   the  creature's  sin. 

$  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing   face 
While  his  dear  cross  appears, 
Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness/ 
And  melt  mine  eyes  in  tears. 
6  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 
The  debt  of  love  I  owe : 
Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away; 
'Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 

3 12 1      Hyb™101- b.i.   L-M.     * 

5  Truro,  Shoel. 

Joy  :n  heaven   for  a  refienting  sinner. 

1  \  K  ^HO  can  describe  the  joys  that  rise 

VV      Through     all     the     courts    of 
paradise 
To  see  a  prodigal  return, 
To    see  an  heir  of  glory  born  ? 

2  With  joy  the  Father  doth  approve 
The  fruit  of  his  eternal  love ; 

The  Son  with  joy  looks  down  and  sees 
The  purchase  of  his  agonies. 
K  4 


313,314    GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT 

3  The  Spirit  takes  delight  to  view 
The  holy   soul  he  form'd   anew  ; 
And  saints  and  angels  join  to  sing 
The  growing  empire  of  their  King. 


31 


H 


RESIGNATION. 

Psalm    123.    CM.    jg  or  b 
Bedford,  Plymouth. 
Pleading  with  submission. 
IfV  THOU,  whose  grace  andju3ticc 
W  reign 

Enthroned  above  the  skies, 
To  thee  our  hearts  would  tell  their  pain, 
To  thee   we  lift  our  eyes. 

2  As  servants  watch  their  master's  hand, 

And  fear  Che  angiy  stroke  ; 
Or  maids  before  their  mistress  stand, 
And  wait  a  peaceful  look  : 

3  So  for  our  sins  we  justly  feel 

Thy  discipline,  O  God; 
Yet  wait  the  gracious  moment  still, 
Till  thou  remove  thy  rod. 

4  Those,  who  in  wealth  and  pleasure  live, 

Our  daily  groans  deride, 
And  thy  delays  of  mercy  give 
Fresh  courage  to  their  pride. 

5  Our  foes  insult  us,  but  our  hope 

In  thy  compassion  lies  ; 
This  thought  shall  bear  our  spirits  up, 
That  God  will  not  despise. 

«,.")       Hymn  129.    B.l.    L.M.       jg 
31*  £  Newcourt,  Shoel. 

Submission  and  deliverance  ;  or,  Abra- 
ham offering   his   son. 
1  QAINTS,  at  your  heavenly  Father's 

O  word, 

Give  up  your  comforts  to  the  Lord  ; 

He  shall  restore  what  you  resign, 

Or  grant  you  blessings  more  divint. 


RESIGNATION.  315 

2  So  Abrah'm,  with  obedient   hand, 
Led  forth  his  son  at  God's  command ; 
The  wood,  the  fire,  the  knife  he  took, 
His  arm  preparfd  the  dreadful  stroke. 

3  "  Abrah'm,  forbear,"  the  angel  cry'd  ; 
"  Thy  faith  is  known,  thy  love  is  try'd  ; 
"  Thy  son  shall  live,  and  in  thy  seed 
"  Shall  the  whole  earth  be  blest  indeed." 

4  Just  in  the  last   distressing  hour 
The  Lord  displays  delivering  powe* ; 
The  mount  of  danger  is  the  place 
Where  we  shall  see  surprising  grace. 

n,r-)        Hymn  5.    B.  1.    CM.         b 
^1JS  Bangor,  Chelsea. 

Submission  to  afflictive  providences. 

1  "VTAKED  as  from  the  earth  we  came, 
1M     And  crept  to  life  at  first, 

We    to  the    earth  return  again, 
And  mingle   with  our   dust. 

2  The  dear  delights  we  here  enjoy, 

And  fondly  call  our    own, 
Are  but  short  favours  borrow'd  now. 
To   be  repaid  anon. 

3'Tis  God  that  lifts  pur  comforts  high, 
Or  sinks  them  in  the  grave  ; 
He  gives,  and  (blessed  be  his  name  \) 
He  takes  but  what   he  gave. 

4 Peace,  all  our  angry  passions,  then; 
Let  each  rebellious  sigh 
Be  silent  at  his  sovereign  will, 
And  every  murmur  die. 

5  If  smiting  mercy  crown  our  lives. 

Its  praises  shall  be  spread; 
And  we'll  adore  the  justice  too, 
That  strikes  mv  comforts  dead. 


316,317    GHACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 


SINCERITY. 

o ,  a  )       Hymn  136.    B.  1.    C.  M.       » 
J  ]  °  i  Mear,  Bedford. 

Sincerity   and  hyfwcrisy  ;    or,  formality 
in  worship. 

1  r*  OD  is  a  spirit,  just  and  wise  ; 
VJr     He  sees  our  inmost  mind  ; 

In  vain  to  heaven  we  raise  our  cries, 
And  leave   our  souls   behind. 

2  Nothing  but  truth  before  his  throne 

With   honour  can  appear; 
The  painted  hypocrites    are  known 
Through  the  disguise  they  wear. 

3  Their  lifted  eyes  salute  the  skies, 

Their  bending  knees  the  ground  ; 
But  God  abhors  the  sacrifice 
Where   not  the  heart  is  found. 

4  Lord,  search  my  thoughts,  and  tiy  my 

ways, 
And  make  my  soul  sincere ; 
Then   shall  \  stand  before  thy  face, 
And    find  acceptance  there. 

ai^>     Psalm  50.    3d. Part.  L.  M.     b 
*l  '  i  Wells,  Kirke. 

Hypocrisy  exposed. 

l'T'HE  Lord,  the  judge,  his  churches 

JL  warns ; 

Let  hypocrites  attend  and  fear, 

Who  place  their  hope  in  rites  and  forms, 

But  make  not  faith  nor  love  their  care. 

2  Vile  wretches  dare  rehearse  his  name 
With  lips  of  falsehood  and  deceit ; 

A  friend  or  brother  they  defame, 
And  soothe  and  flatter  those  they  hate. 

3  They  watch  to  do  their  neighbours  wrong. 
Yet  dare  to  seek  their  Maker's  face  ; 
They  take  his  covenant  on  their  tongue, 
But  break  his  laws,  abuse  his  grace. 


SINCERITY.  318 

4  To  heaven  they  lift  their  hands  unclean, 
Defil'd  with  lust,  defil'd  with  blood ; 
By  night  they  practise  eveiy  sin, 

By  day  their  mouths  draw  near  to  God. 

5  And  while  his  judgments  long  delay, 
They  grow  secure,  and  sin  the  more  ; 
They  think  he  sleeps  as  well  as  they, 
And  put  far  off  the  dreadful  hour. 

6  O  dreadful  hour,  when  God  draws  near, 
And  sets  their  crimes  before  their  eyes  ; 
His  wrath  their  guilty  souls  shall  tear, 
And  no  deliverer  dare  to  rise. 

-,«">     Psalm  119.    3d  Part.   CM.  38 

3*95  Mear,  Milan. 

professions  of  sincerity,  repentance  and 

obedience. 

Ver.  57,  60. 

THOU  art  my  portion,  O  my  God  ; 
Soon  as  I  "know  thy  way, 
My  heart  makes  haste  t'  obey  thy  word, 
And  suffers  no  delay. 
Ver.  30,  14. 

2  I  choose  the  path  of  heavenly  truth, 

And  glory  in  my  choice ; 
Not  all  the  riches  of  the  earth 
Could  make  me  so  rejoice. 

3  The  testimonies  of  thy  grace 

I  set  before  mine  eyes : 
Thence  I  derive  my  daily  strength, 
And  there  my  comfort  lies. 
Ver,  59. 

4  If  once  I  wander  from  thy  path, 

I  think  upon  my  ways ; 
Then  turn  my  feet  to  thy  commands, 
And  trust  thy  pardoning  grace. 
Ver.  94,  114. 

5  Now  I  am  thine,  forever  thine, 

O  save  thy  servant,  Lord ! 
Thou  art  my  shield,  my  hiding  places 
My  hope  is  h^  thy  word. 


319,320    GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

Ver.  112, 

6  Thou  hast  inclin'd  this  heart  of  mine 
Thy  statutes  to  fulfil : 
And  thus,  till  mortal  life  shall  end, 
Would  I  perform  thy  will. 

q|q?     Psalm  139.    3d  Part.    L.  M.  t> 
°       i     Ninety-seventh  Psalm,  Putney. 
Sincerity  /irofessed%  and  grace  tried  ;  'or, 
(he  heart-searching  God. 

1  TV  li  Y  God,  what  inward  grief  I  feel, 
1YL  When  impious  men  transgress  thy 

will ! 
I  mourn  to  hear  their  lips  profane, 
Take  thy  tremendous  name  in  vain, 

2  Does  not  my  soul  detest  and  hate 
The  sons  ot  malice  and  deceit  > 
Those  that  oppose  thy  laws  and  thee, 
I  count  them  enemies  to  me. 

S  Lord.search  my  soul,  try  every  thought ;. 

Though  mine  own  heart  accuse  me  not 

Of  walking  in  a  false  disguise, 

I  beg  the  trial  of  thine  eyes. 
4  Doth  secret  mischief  lurk  within  ? 

Do  I  indulge  some  unknown  sin? 

0  turn  my  feet  whene'er  I  stray, 
And  lead  me  in  thy  perfect  way. 

*0r\\    Psalm  18.  2d.  Part.    L.  M.     * 
^~u5  Blendon,  Dunstan. 

Sincerity  firoved  and  rewarded. 

1  T  ORD,  thou  hast  seen,  my  soul  sincere, 
A-*  Hast  made  thy  truth  and  love  appear; 
Before  mine  eyes  I  set  thy  laws, 

And  thou  hast  own'd  my  righteous  cause. 

2  Since  I  have  learn 'd  thy  holy  ways, 
I've  walk'd  upright  before  thy  face  : 
Or,  if  my  feet  did  e'er  depart, 
'Twas  never  with  a  wicked  heart. 

3  What  sore  temptations  broke  my  rest ! 
What  wars  and  strugglings  in  my  breast ! 
But  through  thy  grace,  that  reigns  within, 

1  guard  against  my  darling  sin ; 


TRUST  AND  CONFIDENCE.    321 

4  That  sin,  which  close  besets  me  still, 
That  works  and  strives  against  ray  will ; 
When  shall  thy  Spirit's  sovereign  power 
Destroy  it,  that  it  rise  no  more  ? 

1 5  [With  an  impartial  hand,  the  Lord 
Deals  out  to  mortals  their  reward; 
The  kind   and  faithful  soul  shall  find 
A  God  as  faithful  and  as  kind. 

6  The  just  and  pure  shall  ever  say, 
Thou  art  more  pure,  more  just  than  they  : 
And  men  that  love  revenge  shall  know 
God  hath  an  arm  of  vengeance  too.] 


TRUST   AND    CONFIDENCE. 

5])  Psalm  62. .  L.  M.  38 

S^1  \  Antigua,  Portugal. 

No  trust  in  creatures  ;  or \  faith  in  divine 
grace  and  fiower. 

1  A  /[Y  spirit  looks  to  God  alone ; 
1V1  My  rock  and  refuge  is  his  throne  : 
In  all  my  fears,  in  all  my  straits, 

My  soul  on  his  salvation  waits. 

2  Trust  him,  ye  saints,   in  all  your  ways, 
Pour  out  your  hearts  before  his  face  ; 
When  helpers  fail,  and  foes  invade, 
God  is  our  all-sufficient  aid. 

3  False  are  the  men  of  high  degree, 
The  baser  sort  are  vanity  ; 

Laid  in  the  balance,  both  appear 
Light  as  a  pufF  of  empty  air. 

4  Make  not  increasing  gold  your  trust, 
Nor  set  your  hearts  on  glittering  dust 
Why  will  ye  grasp  the  fleeting  smoke: 
And  not  believe   what  God  has  spoke  ? 

5  Once  has  his  awful  voice  declar'd, 
Once  and  again  my  ears  have  heard, 
"  All  power  is  his.  eternal  due ; 

"  He  must  be  fear'd  and  trusted  too." 
L 


322,323         THE  HOLY  SPIRIT. 

6  For  sovereign  power  reigr.s  not  alone 
Grace  is  a  partner  of  the   throne  ; 
Thy  grace  and  justice,  mighty  Lord, 
Shall  well  divide  our  last  reward. 

0001  Hymn  103.    B.  1.    CM.      2 
o&&^  Devizes,  Arlington. 

Not  ashamed  of  the  gosfiel. 
IT'M  not  asham'd  to  own  my  Lord, 
J.     Or  to  defend  his  cause, 
Maintain  the  honour  of  his  word, 
The  glory  of  his  cross. 

2  Jesus,  my  God  !  I  know  his  name  ; 

His  name  is  all  my  trust : 
Nor  will  he  put  my  soul  to  shame, 
Nor  let  my  hope  be  lost, 

3  Firm  as  his  throne  his  promise  standsr 

And  he  can  well  secure 
What  I've  committed  to  his   hands 
Till  the  decisive  hour. 

4  Then  will  he  own  my  worthless  name 

Before  his  Father's  face,. 
And  in  the  New  Jerusalem 
Appoint  my  soul  a  place. 


ADDRESSESTO  THE  HOLY  SPIRIT 

Hymn  34.    B.  2.    CM.        3 

Barby,  Bedford. 
Breathing  after  the  Holy  Sfiirit ;  or y  fer- 
vencyoj devotion  desired. 

1  f*  OME,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
V^  With  all  thy  quickening  powers, 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 

In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  Look  how  we  grovel  here  below, 

Fond  of  these  trifling  toys  : 
Our  souls  can  neither  fly  nor  go, 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 


THE  HOLY  SPIRIT.         3.24, 


In  vain  we  strive  to  rise  ; 
Hosannas  languish  on   our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4  Dear  Lord,  and   shall   we  ever  live 

At  this  poor,   dying  rate  ? 
Gur  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  thee, 
And  thine  to  us  so  great  ? 

5  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers"; 
Come,   shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love. 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

of?4  )         Hymn  133.    B.  2.    L.  M.     & 
£       Green's  Hundredth,  Truro. 
The  operations  of  the  Holy  Sfiirit. 
117  TERN AL  Sprit,  we  confess, 
±j  And  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  grace  ; 
Thy  power  conveys  our  blessings  down 
From  Ged  the  Father,  and  the  Son. 

2  Enlighten'd  by  thine  heavenly  ray, 
Our  shades  and  darkness  turn  to  day  : 
Thine  inward  teachings  make  us  know 
Our  danger  and  our  refuge  too. 

3  Thy  power  and  glory  works  within. 
And   breaks  the  chains  of  reigning  sin; 
Doth  our  imperious  lusts  subdue, 
And  forms  our  wretched  hearts  anew, 

4  The    troubled   conscience   knows    thj 

voice ; 
Thy  cheering  words  awake  our  joys : 
Thy  words  allay  the  stormy  wind, 
And  calm  the  surges  of  the  mind. 


325  \ 


Hymn  114.    B.  1.    CM.      3 

Bedford,  Arlington. 
The  witnessing  and  sealing  Spirit. 
1  TX7HY  should  the  children  of  a  Kin? 
»  V    Go  mourning  all  their  days  ? 
Great  Comforter,  descend,  and  bring 
Some  tokens  of  thv  grace. 
L  2 


THE  IIOLV  SPIRIT. 

Dost  thou  not  dwell  in  all  the  saints 
And  seal  the  weirs   of  heaven? 

When  wilt  t]  kj  bai  is'j  my  complaints, 
And  show   my   sins  forgiven  ? 

3  Assure  my  conscience  of  her  part 

In  the  Redeemer's  blood; 
And  bear  thy  v  rtness   Avith  my  heart, 
That  I  am  born  of  God. 

4  Thou  art  the  earnest   of  his  love, 

The  pledge  of  joys  to   come  ; 
And  thy  soft  wings,  celestial  Dove, 
W  ill   safe  convey  me  home. 


o9r?         Hymn  23.    B.  2.    L.  M.       & 
u~°3     Monmouth,  Newcoort,  Italy. 

Hie  sight  qf  God  ar.d  Christ  in  heaven. 
lT^VESCEKD  frcm    heaven,  immortal 

U  Dove, 

Stoop  clown,  and  take  us  on  thy  wings  ; 

And  mount,  and  bear  us  far  above 

The  reach  of  these  inferior  things : 

2  Beyond,  beyond  this  lower   sky, 
Up  where  eternal  ages  roll; 
Where  solid  pleasures  ne\er  die, 
And  fruits  immortal  feast  the  soul. 

5  O  for  a  sight,  a   pleasing  sight 
Of  our  Almighty   Fathers  throne! 
There  sits  our  Saviour,  crown'd  with 

light, 
Clcth'd  in  a  body  like  our  own. 

4  Adoring  saints  around  him  stand, 
And  thrones  and  powers  before  him  fall! 
The  God  shines  gracious  through  the 

man, 
And  sheds  sweet  glories  on  them   all ! 

5  0  what  amazing  joys  they  feel, 
While  to  their  golden  harps  they  sing, 
And  sit  on  every  heavenly  hill, 

And  spread  the  triumphs  of  their  King  ' 


CHRISTIAN.  32Y 

6  When  shall  the  day,  dear  Lord,  appear, 
Til  at  I  shall  mount,  to  dwell  above  ; 
And  stand  and  bow  among  them  there, 
And  view  thy  face,  and  sing,  and  love  ? 


CHRISTIAN. 


ttoy)     Psalm  51.    1st  Part.    L.  M.   b 
3w  '  $  Munich,  Lirnehouse. 

A  ficnUent  pleading  for  f.ardon. 

1  CHEW  pity,  Lord  ;   O  Lord,  forgive  ; 

0  Let  a  repenting  rebel  live; 

Are  not  thy  mercies  large  and  free  ? 
May  not  a  "sinner  trust  in  thee? 

2  My  crimes  are  great,  but  not  surpass 
The  power  and  glory  of  thy  grace  : 
Great  God,  thy  nature  hath  no  bound, 
So  let  thy  pardoning  love  be  found. 

3  O  wash  my  soul  from  every  sin, 
And  make  my  guilty  conscience  clean  ; 
Here  on   my  heart  the  burden  lies, 
And  past  ciFences  pain  mine  eyes. 

4  My  lips  with  shame  my  sins  confess, 
Against  thy  law,   against  thy  grace : 
Lord,  should  thy  judgment  grow  severe, 

1  am  cendemn'd,  but  thou  art  clear. 

5  Should   sudden    vengennce    seize    my 

breath, 
I  must  pronounce  thee  just  in  death: 
And  if  my  soul  were  sent  to  hell, 
Thy  righteous  law  approves  it  well. 

6  Yet  save  a  trembling  sinner,  Lord, 
Whose  hope,  still  hovering  round  thy 

word, 
Would  light  on  some  sweet  promise  there 
Some  sure  support  against  despair. 


328, 329/  CHRISTIAN. 


328  \ 


Psalm  25.    1st  Part.    S.M.    b 
Little  Marlboro',  Aylesbury. 
Wait  in?  for  ftardcm  and  direction. 

1  ;    LIFT   my   soul  to  God, 

A  My   trust'  is  in  his  name  : 
Let  not  my  foes  that   seek  my  blood 
Still  triumph  in  my  shame. 

2  Sin   and  the  powers  of  hell 
Persuade  me  to  despair; 

Lord,  make  me  know  thy  covenant  well, 
That  I  may   'scape  the   snare. 

3  From   the  first  dawning   light 
Till  the  dark  evening  rise, 

For  thy   salvation,  Lord,  I  wait 
With  ever  longing  eyes. 

4  Remember  all  thy  grace, 
And   lead  me   in  thy  truth  ; 

Forgive  the   sins   of  riper   days, 
And  follies   of  my  youth. 

5  The  Lord   is  just  and  kind: 
The  meek   shall   learn   his  v. 

And  every  humble  sinner  find 
The  methods   of  his  grace. 

6  For  his  own  goodness'  sake 

He  saves  my  soul  from  shame : 
He  pardons  (though  my  guilt  be  great; 
Through  my   Redeemer's  name. 

c00>        Hymn  48.    B.  2.    CM.        «c 

°^ J  S         Bedford,  Hymn  Second. 
Love  to  the  creatures  is  fkmgermi*. 

1  TTOW  vain  are  all  things  here  below ! 
il  How  false,  and  yet  how    fair! 
Each  pleasure  hath  its  poison  too, 

And  every  sweet  a  snare. 

2  The  brightest  things  below  the  sky 

Give  but  a  flattering  light ; 
We  should  suspect  some  danger  nigh, 
Where  we  possess  delight. 

3  Our  dearest  joys,  and  nearest  friends, 

The  partners  of  our  blood, 
How  thev  divide  our  wavering  minds, 
And  leave  but  half  for  God! 


CHRISTIAN.  SSO 

4  The  fondness  of  a  creature's  love, 

How  strong  it   strikes  tl>e  sense  ! 
Thither  the  warm  affections  move, 
Nor  can  we  call  them  thence. 

5  Dear  Saviour,  let  thy  beauties  be 

My  soul's  eternal  food; 
And  grace  command  my  heart  away 
From   all  created  good. 

qenl        Hymn  41.    B.2.    L.M.        * 
OOK'±  Eaton,  Nantwich. 

A  sight  of  God  mortifies  us  to  the  world. 

1  [T  TP  to  the  fields  where  angels  lie, 

V^J   And  living  waters  gently  roll, 
Fain  would  my  thoughts  leap  out  and  fly, 
Put  sin  hangs  heavy  on  my  soul. 

2  Thy  wondrous  blood,  dear  dying  Christ, 
Can  make  this  world  of  guilt  remove ; 
And  thou  canst  bear  me  where  thou  fly'st, 
On  tfyy  kind  wings,  celestial  Dove  I 

3  O  might  I  once  mount  up,  and  see 
The  glories  of  th'  eternal  skies ; 
What  little  things  these  worlds  would  be, 
How  despicable  to  my  eyes  !^ 

4  Had  I  a  glance  of  thee,  my  God, 
Kingdoms  and  men  would  vanish  soon ; 
Vanish,  as  though  I  saw  them  not, 
As  a  dim  candle  dies  at  noon. 

$  Then  they  might  fight,  and  rage,  and 
rave, 
I  should  perceive  the  noise  no  more 
Than  we  can. hear  a  shaking  leaf, 
While  rattling  thunders  round  us  roar. 

•6  Great  All  in  All,  eternal  King, 
'  Let  me  but  view  thy  lovely  face, 
And  all  my  powers  shall  bow,  and  sing 
Thine  endless  grandeur,  and  thy  grace. 


331, 332  CHRISTIAN. 


361} 


Hymn  10.    B.  2.    CM.   t>  or 

St.  James,  York. 

Parting  with  carnal  joys. 


1TV  TY  soul  forsakes  her  vain  delight* 
JLVJL    And  bids  the  world  farewell ; 
Base  as  the  dirt  beneath  my  feet, 
Aud  mischievous  as  hell. 

2  No  longer  will  I  ask  your  love, 
Nor  seek  your  friendskip  more; 
The  happiness  that  I   approve 
Lies  not  within  your  power. 

SThere's  nothing  round  this  spacious  earth 
That  suits  my  large  desire; 
To  ooundless  joy  and  solid  mirth 
My  nobler  thoughts  aspire. 

4  [Where  pleasure  rolls  its  living  flood, 

From  sin  and  dross  refin'd, 
Still  springing  from  the  throne  of  God, 
And  fit  to  cheer  the  mind. 

5  TV  Almighty  Ruler  of  the  sphere, 

The  glorious  and  the  great, 
Brings  his  own  all-sufficience  there, 
To  make  our  bliss  complete.] 

6  Had  I  the  pinions  of  a  dove, 

I'd  climb  the  heavenly  road; 
There  sits  my  Saviour,  dress'd  in  love, 
And  there  my  smiling  God. 

QQa)   Hymn  11.    B.2.    L.  M.     *  or  b 
°^eJ        Paradise,  Carthage. 
The  same, 

1  T  SEND  the  joys  of  earth  away ; 
JL  Away,  ye  tempters  of  the  mind, 
False  as  the  smooth  deceitful  sea. 
And  empty  as  the  whistling  wind. 

2  Your  streams  were  floating  me  along 
Down  to  the   gulf  of  black  despair ; 
And  while  I  listen'd  to  your  song, 
Your  streams  had  e'en  cenvey'd  me  there. 


CHRISTIAN.  3S3 

3  Lord,  I  adore  thy  matchless  grace, 
That  warn'd  me  'of  that  dark  abyss ; 
That  drew  me  from  those  treacherous 

seas, 
And  bade  me  seek  superior  bliss. 

4  Now  to  the  shining  realms  above 

I  stretch  my  hands.and  glance  mine  eyas; 
O  for  the  pinions  of  a  dove, 
To  bear  me  to  the  upper  skies ! 

5  There,  from  the  bosom  of  my  God, 
Oceans  of  endless  pleasure  roll ; 
There  would  I  fix  my  last  abode, 
And  drawn  the  sorrows  of  my  soul. 

Q*c>l   Psalm  119.   15th.  Part.  CM.  X 

J^  J  Blandford,  Pembroke. 

Holy  resolutions. 
Ver.  93. 
1(~\  THAT  thy  statutes,  every  hour, 
V-J  Might  dwell  upon    my  mind! 
Thence  I  derive  a   quickening  power, 
And  daily  peace  I  find. 
Ver.  15,  16. 

2  To  meditate  thy  precepts,  Lord, 

Shall  be  my  sweet  employ ; 
My  soul  shall  ne'er  forget  thy  word, 
rhy  word  is  all  my  joy. 
Ver.  32. 

3  How  would  I  run  in  thy  commands, 

If  thou  my  heart  discharge 
From  sin,   and  Satan's  hateful  chains, 
And  set  my  feet  at  large  ! 
Ver.  13,  46. 

4  My  lips  with  courage  shall  declare 

Thy  statutes  and  thy  name ; 
I'll  speak  thy  word,  though  kings  should 
Nor  yield  to  sinful  shame,        [hear, 
Ver.  61,  69,  TO. 
5Xct  bands  of  persecutors  rise 
To  rob  me  of  my  right; 
£<et  pride  and  malice  forge  their  lies, 
Thy  law  is  my  delight. 


334,33)  CHRISTIAN. 

Ver.  115. 
C  Depart  from  me,  ye   wicked  race. 
Whose  hands  and  hearts  are   ill 
I   love   my  God,    I  love  his  ways, 
And  must  obey  his  will. 


334  } 


1      OH 
O   1 


Hymn  106.    B.  1.    S.M. 

St.  Thomas,  Sutton. 
Dead  to  sin  by  the  cross  of  Christ* 
"ALL  we  go  on  to  sin, 


Because  thy  grace  abounds ; 
Or  crucify  the  Lord  again, 
And  open  all  his   wounds  ? 

2  Forbid  it,  mighty  God! 
Nor  let  it  e'er  'be  said, 

That  we,  whose  sins  are  crucified, 
Should  raise  them  from  the  dead 

3  We  will  be  slaves  no  more, 
Since  Christ  has  made  us  free, 

Has  nail'd  our  tyrants  to  his  cross, 
And  bought  our  liberty. 


335\ 


Hymn  81.    B.  2.    CM. 

St.  James,  Dundee. 
Our  sin  the  cause  of  Christ's  death. 


1   A  ND  now  the  scales  have  left  mine 
•  jL    Now  I  begin  to  see :  [eyes, 

O  the  curs'd  deeds  my  sins  have  done  ! 
What  murderous  things  they  be ! 

2  Were  these  the  traitors,  dearest  Lord, 

That    thy  fair  body  tore  ? 
Monsters,   that   stain'd  those  heavenly 
limbs 
With  floods  of  purple  gore  ! 

3  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done, 

My  dearest  Lord  was  slain  ; 
When  justice  seiz'd  God's  only  Son, 
And  put  his  soul  to  pain  ? 

4  Forgive  my  guilt,  O  Prince  of  Peace  ! 

I'll  wound    my  God  no  more  ; 
Hence  from  my  heart,  ye  sins,  be  gone, 
For   Jesus  I   adore. 


CHRISTIAN.  336,337 

» Furnish  me,  Lord,  with  heavenly  arms 

From  grace's  magazine, 
And  I'll  proclaim  eternal  war 
With  every  darling  sin. 

ova)       Hymn  116.    B.  2.    CM.      28 
^^  J  Christmas,  Abridge. 

Mercies  and  thanks, 

1  TJT  O W  can  I  sink  with  such  a  prop 
a1     As   my    eternal  God, 

Who  bears  the  earth's  huge  pillars  up, 
And  spreads  the  heavens  abroad  ? 

2  How  can  I  die   while  Jesus  lives, 

Who  rose,  and  left  the  dead  ? 
Pardon  and  grace  my  soul  receives 
From  mine  exalted    Head. 

S  All  that  I  am,  and  all  I  have, 
Shall   be  forever  thine  ; 
Whate'er  my  duty  bids  me  give, 
My  cheerful  hands   resign. 

4  Yet,  if  I  might  make  some  reserve, 
And  duty  did  not  call, 
X  love   my  God  with  zeal  so   great, 
That  I  should  give  him   all. 

no^l       Hymn  140.    B.  2.    CM.       * 

°°  .' $  Newton,  Barby. 

The  examples  of  Christ  and  the  saints. 

1  /  "^  IVE  me  the  wings  of  faith,  to  rise 
v_X    Within  the  veil,  and  see 

The  saints  above,  how  great  their  joys. 
How  bright  their  glories  be! 

2  Once  they  were  mourning  here  below, 

And  wet  their  couch  with  tears  ; 
They  wrestled  hard,  as  we  do  now, 
With  sins,  and  doubts,  and  fears. 

3 1  ask  them  whence  their  victory  came  ? 
They,  with  united  breath, 
Ascribe  their  conquest  to  the  Lamb  ; 
Their  triumph  to  his  death. 


338,339  CHRISTIAN. 

4  They  mark'd  the  footsteps  that  he  trod, 

(His  zeal  inspir'd  their  breast  ;) 
And,  following  tweir  incarnate  God, 
Possess'd  the  promised  rest. 

5  Our  glorious  Leader  claims  our  praise, 

For  his  own  pattern  given  ; 
\\  hile  the  long  cloud  of  witnesses 
Show  the  same  path   to  heaven. 

oqq)        Hymn  48.    B.  1.    L.  M.        & 

^00  J  Truro,  Dunstan. 

The  Christian  rate, 

1  A  WAKE, our  souls;  away,  our  fears, 
xjL     Let  every  trembling   thought  be 

gone ! 
Awake,  and  run  the  heavenly  race, 
And  put  a  cheerful  courage  on. 

2  True, 'tis   a  strait   and   thorny   road, 
And   mortal   spirits   tire   and  faint ; 
But  they   forget  the   mighty   God, 
That  feeds  the  strength  of  every  saint. 

3  The    mighty    God,    whose    matchless 

power 
Is  ever  new,  and  ever  young, 
And  firm  endures,  while  endless  years 
Their  everlasting  circles   run. 

4  From  thee,  the   overflowing;  spring. 
Our  souls   shall  drink   a   fresh  supply, 
While  such  as  trust  their  native  strength 
Shall  melt  away,  and  droop,  and  die. 

5  Swift  as  an  eagle  cuts  the  air, 
We'll  mount  aloft  to  thine  abede ; 

On   wings  of  love  our  souls  shall    fly, 
Nor  tire  amidst  the  heavenly  road. 

oqQ>         Hymn  77.    B.  2.    L.  M.        # 
^°^5  Blendon,  Dunstan. 

The  Christian  iturfare. 
1  CTAND  up.  my  scul,  shake  off  thy 

O        _    fears, 

And  gird  the  gospel  armour  on  ; 

March   to  the  gates  of  endless  joy. 

Where  thy  great  Captain-Saviour's  gene. 


CHRISTIAN.  340 

2  Hell  and  thy  sins  resist  thy  course  ; 
But  hell  and  sin  are  vanquish'd  foes  ; 
Thy  Jesus  nail'd  them  to  the  cross, 
And  sung  the  triumph  when  he  rose. 

3  [What  though  the  prince  of  darkness 

rage, 
And  waste  the  fury  of  his  spite  ? 
Eternal  chains  confine  him  down 
To  fiery  deeps  and  endless  night. 

4  What  though  thine  inward  lusts  rebel  ? 
"Tis  but  a  straggling  gasp  for  life  ; 
The  weapons   of  victorious  grace 
Shall   slay  thy  sins,  and  end  the  strife.] 

5  Then  let  my  soul  march  boldly  on, 
Press  forward  to  the  heavenly  gate  ; 
There  peace  and  joy  eternal  reign, 
And  glittering  robes  for  conquerors  wait. 

G  There  shall  I  wear  a  starry  crown, 
And  triumph  in  almighty   grace, 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  skies 
Join  in  my  glorious  Leader's  praise. 

<?4f>l  Psalm  144.    1st.  Part.  CM.   » 
^WJ  St.  Ann's,  Kingston. 

Assistance  and  victory  in  the  spiritual 
warfare. 

1  T^QREVER  blessed  be  the  Lord, 
-T     My  Saviour  and   my  shield; 
He  sends  his  Spirit  with  his  word, 

To  arm  me  for  the  field. 

2  When  sin  and  hell  their  force  unite, 

He  makes  my  soul    his  cape, 
Instructs  me    to  the  heavenly  fight, 
And  guards  me  through  the  war. 

3  A  friend  and  helper  so  divine 

Doth  my  weak  courage  raise ; 
He  makes  the  glorious  victory  mine, 
And  his  shall  be  the  praise, 


341,342  CHRISTIAN. 

Q/tl  I  Psalm  119.     17th.  Part.  L.  M.  K 
^*l5  Quercy,  Putney.  U 

Courage  and  perseverance  under  fierse- 

cution;    or,  grace  shining  in  difficulties 

and  trials. 

Ver.  143,  28. 

1  T T THEN  pain  and  anguish  seize  me, 

All  my  support  is  from  thy  word  : 
My   soul  dissolves   for   heaviness, 
Uphold  me  with  thy  strength 'ning  grace. 
Ver.  51,' 69,  110. 

2  The  proud  have  fram'd  their  scoffs  and 

lies, 
They  watch  my  feet  with  envious  eyes. 
And  tempt  my  soul  to  snares  and  sin  ; 
Vet  thy  commands  I  ne'er  decline. 
Ver.  161,  78. 

3  They  hate  me,  Lord,  without  a  cause. 
They  hate  to  see  me  love  thy  laws  ; 
But  I  will  trust  and  fear  thy  name, 
Till  pride  and  malice  die  with  shame. 

n ± o  I  Psalm  7.    C.  M.  b 

^*z  S         Plymouth,  St.  Ann's. 
God's  care  of  his  fientfiic,  and  punishment 
of  persecutors. 

1  TV  TV  trust  is  in  my  heavenly  Friend. 
IV  J.  My  hope  in  thee,  my  God ; 
Rise,  and  my  helpless  life'  defend 

From  those  who   seek,   my  blood. 

2  With  insolence  and   fury  they 

My   soul   in  pieces  tear, 
As  hungry    lions  rend  the  prey, 
When  no  deliverer's  near. 

3  If  I  had  e'er  provok'd  them  first. 

Or  once  abtis'd  my  foe, 
Then  let   him   tread  my  life  to  dusr. 
And  lay  mine  honour   low. 

4  If  there  be  malice  found  in  me, 

I   know  thy    piercing  eyes ; 
I  should  not  dare  appeal  to  thee, 
Nor  ask  my  God  to    rise. 


CHRISTIAN,  343 

5  Arise,  my  God,  lift  up  thy  hand, 

Their  pride  and  power  control; 
Awake  to  judgment,  and  command 
Deliverance  for  my  soul. 
Pause. 

6  [Let  sinners  and  their  wi  eked  rage 

Be  humbled  to  the  dust : 
Shall  not  the  God  of  truth  engage 
To  vindicate  the  just  ? 

7  He  knows  the  heart,  he  tries  the  reins, 

He  will  defend  th'  upright : 
His  sharpest  arrows  he  ordains 
Against  the  sons  of  spite. 

8  For  me  their  malice  digg'd  a  pit, 

But  there  themselves  are  cast ; 
My  God  makes  all  their  mischief  light 
On  their  own  heads  at  last.] 

9  That  cruel,  persecuting  race 

Must  feel  his  dreadful  sword ; 
Awake,  my  soul,  and  praise  the  grace 
And  justice  of  the  Lord. 

o.o  I  Psalm  94.    2d.  Part.    C.  M.    k 
^*<5  J  Cowley,  Durham. 

God  our  sufifiort  and  comfort  ;  ort  deliv- 
erance from  temptation  and  persecution. 
IT  X  7 HO  will  arise  and  plead  my  light 
VV    Against  my  numerous  foes? 
While  earth  and  hell  their  force  unite, 
And  all  my  hopes  oppose. 

2  Had  not  the  Lord,  my  rock,  my  help, 

Sustain'd  my  fainting  head, 
My  life  had  now  in  silence  dwelt, 
My  soul  among  the  dead. 

3  "  Alas !  my  sliding  feet,'1  I  cry'd ; 

Thy  promise  was  my  prop : 
Thy  grace  stood  constant  by  my  side : 
Thy  Spirit  bore  me  up. 

4  While  multitudes  of  mournful  thoughts 

Within  my  bosom  roll, 
Thy  boundless  love  forgives  my  faults. 
Thy  comforts  cheer  my  soul. 


344  CHRISTIAN. 

5  Powers  of  iniquity   may  rise, 

And  frame   pernicious  laws  ; 
But  God,  my  refuge,   rules  the  skies, 
He  will  defend  my  cause. 

6  Let  malice  vent  her  rage  aloud, 

Let  bold  blasphemers  scoff; 
The  Lord  our  God  shall  judge  the  proud. 
And  cut  the  sinners  oft'. 


«1A7  Psalm  16.    1st.  Part.    CM.     * 
^**3         Abridge,  Bedford. 

Su/i/iort  and  counsel  from  Gody  without 
merit. 

lOAVE  me,  O  Lord,  from  every  foe: 
^3  In  thee  my  trust  I  place, 
Though  all  the   good  that  I  can  do 
Can  ne'er  deserve  thy  grace. 

2  Yet,  if  my  God  prolong  my  breath, 

The  saints  may  profit  by't ; 
The  saints,  the  glory   of  the  earth, 
The  men  of  my  delight. 

3  Let  heathens  to  their  idols  haste, 

And  worship  wood,  or  stone; 
But  my  delightful  lot  is  cast 
Where  the  true  God  is  known. 

4  His  hand  provides  my  constant  food ; 

He  iills   my    daily   cup  ; 
Much  am  I  pleas'd  with  present  good, 
But  more  rejoice  in  hope. 

5  God  is  my  portion,  and  my  joy! 

His  counsels  are  my  light: 
He  gives  me  sweet  advice  by  d^iy, 
And  gentle  hints  by  night. 

6  My  soul  would  all  her  thoughts  approve 

To  his  all-seeing  eye : 
Not  death  nor  hell  my  hopes  shall  movr. 
While  such  a  friend  is  nigh. 


CHRISTIAN.  345, 346 

<?±zl        Psalm  120.    €.  M.  k 

°*^  S     Collingham,  Plymouth,-  U 

Complaint  of  quarrelsome    neighbours  ; 

or,  a  devout  wish  for  peace. 
1THOU  God  of  love,'  thou  ever  blest, 
A    Pity  my  suffering  state; 
When  wilt  thou  set  my  soul  at  rest 
From  lips  that  love  deceit? 

2  Hard  lot  of  mine!   my  days  are  casi 

Among  the  sons  of  strife, 
Whose  never  ceasing  brawlings  waste 
My  golden  hours  of  life. 

3  O  might  I  fly  to  change  my  plac£, 

How  would  I  choose  to  dwell 

In  some  wide,  lonesome  wilderness, 

And  leave  these  gates  ef  hell! 

4  Peace  is  the  blessing  that  I  seek  ; 

How  lovely  are  its  charms ! 
I  am  for  peace  ;  but  when  I  speak, 
They  all  declare  for  arms. 

5  New  passions  still  their  souls  engage, 

And  keep  their  malice  strong ; 
What  shall  be  done  to  curb  thy  rage, 
O  thou  devouring  tongue  ! 

5  Should    burning     arrows    smite    thee 
through, 
Strict  justice  would  approve; 
But  I  had  rather  spare   my  foe, 
And  melt  his  heart  with  love. 

K±al  Psalm  56.    CM.  %k 

^*°  J  Mear,  Christmas. 

Deliverance  from   oppression  and  false- 
hood; or,  God- s  care  of  his  people,  in  an*- 
sivir  to  faith  andpraijer. 
l/*"\  THOU,    whose  justice  reigns  on 
v^        high, 

And  makes  th'  oppressor  cease ; 
Behold  how  envious  sinners  try 
To  vex  and  break  my  peace, 
1,3 


346  CHRISTIAN. 

2  The  sons  of  violence  and  lies 

Join  to  devout  me,  Lord; 
But  as  my   hourly   dangei-s  rise, 
My  refuge  is  thy   word. 

3  In  God,  most  holy,  just,  and  true, 

I   have  repos'd  my  trust ; 
Nor  will  I  fear  what  flesh  can  do, 
The  offspring  of  the  dust. 

4  They  wrest  my  words  to  mischief  still, 

Charge  me  with  unknown  faults  ; 
Mischief  doth  all   their  counsels  fill, 
And  malice   all  their  thoughts. 

5  Shall  thev  escape  without  thy  frown  ? 

Must  their  devices  stand  ? 
O  cast  the  haughty  sinner  down, 
And  let  him  know   thy  hand  ! 

Pause. 

6  God  counts  the  sorrows  of  his  saints, 

Their  groans  affect  his  ears ; 
Thou  hast  a  book  for  my  complaints, 
A  bottle  for  my  tears. 

7  When  to  thy  throne  I  raise  my  cry, 

The  wicked  fear  and  flee  ; 
So  swift  is  prayer  to  reach  the  sky, 
So  near  is  God  to  me. 

8  In  thee,  most  holy,  just,  and  true, 

I  have  repos'd  my  trust ; 
Nor  will  I  fear  what  man  can  do, 
1       The  offspring  of  the  dust. 

9  Thy  solemn  vows  are  on  me,  Lord, 

Thou  shalt  receive  my  praise ; 

I'll  sing,  "  How  faithful  is  thy  word  ! 

"How  righteous  all  thy  ways!" 

10  Thou  hast  secur'd  my  soul  from  death  ! 

O  set  thy  prisoner  free; 
That  heart  and  hand,  and  life  and  breath 
May  be  employ'd  for  thee. 


CHRISTIAN.  347,348 

nA>i\     Psalm  31.    2d.  Part.    C.  M.   » 
***  '  S         Rochester,  St.  James. 
Deliverance  from  slander  and  refiroach. 

1  A/f Y  heart  rejoices  in  thy  name, 
J.VJL  My  God,  my  help,  my  trust; 
Thou  hast  preserv'd  my  face  from  shame. 

Mine  honour  from  the  dust. 

2  "  My  life  is  spent  with  grief,"  I  cty% 

"My  years  consum'd  in  groans, 
"My  strength  decays,  mine  eyes  are 
dry'd, 
"  And  sorrow  wastes  my  bones." 

3  Among  mine  enemies  my  name 

Was  a  mere  proverb  grown, 
While  to  my  neighbours  I  became 
Forgotten  and  unknown. 

4  Slander  and  fear  on  every  side 

Seiz'd  and  beset  me  round : 
I  to  the  throne  of  grace  apply'd, 
And  speedy  rescue  found. 

Pause. 
5How  great  deli v'rance  thou  hast  wrought 
Before  the  sons  of  men ! 
The  lying  lips  to  silence   brought, 
And   made  their  boastings  vain  .' 

6  Thy  children  from  the  strife  of  tongues 

Shall  thy  pavilion  hide, 
Guard  them  from  infamy  and  wrongs, 
And  crush   the  sons  of  pride. 

7  Within   thy  secret  presence,   Lord, 

Let  me  "forever  dwell; 
No  fenced  city,  walPd   and  barr'd, 
Secures  a  saint  so  well. 

nAo)   Psalm  118.  1st.  Part.    CM.   38 
•**°  {         St.  David,  St.  Asaph. 

Deliverance  from  tumult. 
1  "PHE  Lord  appears  my  helper  nowy 
-»-    Nor  is  my  faith  afraid 
What  all  the  sons  of  earth  can  do, 
Since  heaven  affords  its  aid. 
L  4 


%&  CHRISTIAN. 

2'Tis  safer,  Lord,  to  hope  in  th< 
And  have   my  God   my  friend, 
Than  trust  in  men   of  high   degn 

And  on  their  truth  depend. 

3  Like  bees  my  foes  beset  me  round, 
A  large  and  angry  swarm  ; 
But  I  shall  all  their  rage   confound 
By  thine  Almighty  arm. 

4'Tis  through  the  Lord  my  heart  is  strong, 
In  him  my  lips    rejoice ; 
While  his  salvation  is  my  song, 
How  cheerful  is   my  voice! 

3  Like  angiy   bees  they  girt  me  round  ; 
When  God  appears,   they    fly : 
So  burning  thorns,  with  crackling  sound, 
Make    a   fierce  blaze,  and  die. 

Gpoy  to  the  saints  and  peace  belongs : 
The   Ijord  protects  their  days: 
Let  Israel  tune    immortal  songs 
To  his  almighty  grace. 

c2aq}        Psalm  143.    L.  M.  b 

J*  J  £  Kirke,  Putney. 

Complaint  of  heavy  affliction  in  mind  and 

body. 

1  TyfY  righteous  Judge,  my  gracious  God, 

1VJL  Hear  when  I  spread  my  hands 

abroad, 
And  cry  for  succour  from  thy  throne  : 
O  make   thy  truth  and  mercy  known. 

2 Let  judgment  not  against  me  pass; 
Behold  thy  servant  pleads  thy  grace: 
Should  justice  call  us  to  thy   bar, 
No  man  alive  is  guiltless  there. 

$  Look  down  in  pity,  Lord,  and  see 
The  mighty  woes  that  burden  me; 
Down  to  the  dust  my  life  is  brought, 
Like  one  long  bury'd  and  forgot. 


CHRISTIAN.  349 

1 1  dwell  in  darkness  and  unseen, 
My  heart  is  desolate  within ; 
My  thoughts  in  musing  silence  trace 
The  ancient  wonders  of  thy   grace. 

5  Thence  I  derive  a  glimpse  of  hope 
To  bear  my   sinking  spirits  up  ; 
I  stretch  my  hands  to   God  again, 
And  thirst,  like  parched  lands,  for  rain. 

5  For   thee  I  thirst,  I  pray,  I  mourn : 
When  will  thy  smiling  face  return? 
Shall  all  my  joys  on  earth  remove  ? 
And  God  forever  hide  his  love  ? 

7  My  God,  thy  long  delay  to  save 
Will  sink  thy  prisoner  to  the  grave: 
Mv  heart  grows  faint,and  dim  mine  eye : 
Make  haste  to  help  before  I  die. 

8  The  night  is  witness  to%iy  tears, 
Distressing  pains,  distressing  fears; 

0  might  !  hear  thy^  morning  voice, 
How  would  my  wearied  powers  rejoice. 

9  In  thee  I  trust,  to  thee  I  sigh,     . 
And  lift  my  heavy  soul  on   high  ; 
For  thee  sit  waiting  all  the  day, 
And  wear  the  tiresome  hours  away. 

10  Break  off  my  fetters,  Lord,  and  show 
Which  is  the  path  my  feet  should  go ; 
If  snares  and  foes  beset  the  road, 

1  flee  to  hide  me  near  my  God. 

11  Teach  me  to  do  thy  holy  will, 
And  lead  me  to  thy  heavenly  hill; 
Let  the   good  Spirit  of  thy  love 
Conduct  me  to  thy  courts  above. 

12  Then  shall  my  soul  no  more  complain, 
The  tempter  then  shall   rage  in  vain ; 
And  flesh,  that  was  my  foe  before, 
Shall  never  vex  my  spirit  more. 


350  CHRISTIAN. 

orrsl         Psalm  55.    CM.  b 

*uv  (         Wantage,  Bangor. 

Support  for  the  afflicted  and  tempt  v.: 

liT\  GOD,  my  refuge,  hear  my  erica* 
K^J  Behold   my  flowing  tears, 
For    earth  and  hell  my   hurt  devise, 
And  triumph  in  my  fears, 

2  Their  rage   is  levell'd  at  my  life, 

My  soul   with  guilt  they    load, 
And  fill  my  thoughts  with  inward  strife, 
To  shake  my  hope  in   God. 

3  With  inward  pain  my  heartstrings  sound  ; 

I  groan  with  every  breath  : 
Horror   and  fear  beset  me  round, 
Among  the   shades   of  death. 

4  O  were   I^like  a  fcather'd  dove, 

And  innocence  had   wings ; 
I'd  fly,  and  make  a   long  remove 
From  all  these   restless  things. 

5  Let  me  to  some  wild   desert   go, 

And   find  a   peaceful  home, 
Where  storms  of  malice  never    blow, 
Temptations  never  come. 

6  Vain  hopes,  and  vain   inventions  all, 

To   'scape  the   rage  of  hell ! 
The   mighty  God,  on  whom    I  call, 
Can  save  me  here   as   well. 

Pause. 

7  By   morning  light   I'll   seek   his  face, 

At  noon  repeat  my  cry, 
The  night  shall  hear  me  ask  his  grace, 
Nor  will  he  long  den}-. 

8  God  shall   preserve  my   soul  from  fear, 

Or  shield  me  when  afraid ; 
Ten  thousand   angels  must  appear, 

If  he  command  their  aid. 
9 1  cast  my  burdens  on  the  Lord, 

The  Lord  sustains  them  all ; 
My  courage  rests  upon  his  word, 

That  saints  shall  never  fall. 


CHRISTIAN.  351,352 

10  My  highest  hopes   shall  not  be  vain, 
My   lips  shall   spread  his  praise ; 
While  cruel  and  deceitful  men 
Scarce  live  out  half  their  days. 

a  - .  )         Hymn  25.    B.  2.    C.  M.       % 
o:>l  J  Barby,  Dundee. 

Complaining  of  (spiritual  doth. 

1  \/[  Y  drowsy  powers,  why  sleep  ye  so  -. 
1VJL  Awake,   my  sluggish  soul !  ' 
Nothing  has  half  thy    work   to  do; 

Yet  nothing's  half  so  dull ! 

2  The    little  ants  for  one  poor  grain 

Labour,  and  tug,  and  strive ; 
Yet  we,  who  have  a  lieaven  t'  obtain. 
How  negligent  we  live. 

3  We,  for  whose  sake  all  nature  stands, 

And  stars  their  courses  move ; 
We,  for  whose  guard  the  angel  bands 
Come  flying  from   above  ; 

4  We,  for  whom  God  the  Son  came  down, 

And  labour'd  for  our  good; 
How  careless  to  secure  that  crown 
He  purchas'd  with  his  blood! 

5  Lord,  shall  we  lie  so  sluggish  still, 

And  never  act  our  parts  ? 
Come,  holy  Dove,  from  th'  heavenly  hill, 
And  sit  and  warm  our  hearts. 

6  Then   shall  cur  active  spirits  move ; 

Upward  our  souls  shall  rise : 
With  hands  of  faith,  and  wings  of  love 
We'll  fly,  and  take  the  prize. 

o£Q7         Hymn  98.    B.  2.    CM.       b 
**^3  Durham,  Wantage, 

Hardness  of  heart  complained  of. 

1  Tl /TY  heart,  how  dreadful  hard  it  is! 
i-VX  How  heavy  here  it  lies ; 
Heavy  and  cold  within  my  breast, 
Just  like  a  rock  of  ice ! 


. 


353  CHRISTIAN. 

2  Sin,  like   a  raging  tyrant,  sits 

Upon  this  flinty  throne  ; 
And  every  grace   lies   burv'd  deep, 
Beneath  this  heart  of  stone. 

3  How  seldom  do  I  rise  to  God, 

Or  taste   the  joys  above ! 
This  mountain  presses  down  my  faith 
And  chills  my  flaming  love. 

4  When  smiling  mercy  courts  my  soul 

With   all   its  heavenly   charms. 
This   stubborn,  this   relentless  thing. 
Would  thrust   it  from  mine  arms. 

5  Against  the  thunders   of  thy  word 

Rebellious  I  have  stood; 
My  heart,  it  shakes  not  at  the  wrath 

And  terrors  of  a  God. 
C  Dear  Saviour,   steep  this  rock  of  mine 

In  thine   own  crimson   sea  ! 
None  but  a  bath  of  blood  divine 

Can  melt  the  flint  away. 

aro)  Psalm  25.  3d.  Part.    S.  M.  bor* 
WJ$         Thacher,  St.  Bridges. 
Distress    of  soul ;    oi\   backsliding  and 
desertion. 

1  TiTINE  eyes  and   my  desire 
1VX     Are  ever  to  the  Lord: 

I  love  to  plead   his  promises, 
And  rest  upon  his  word. 

2  Turn,  turn  thee  to   my  soul ; 
Bring  thy   salvation  near: 

When  will  thy  hand  release  my   feet 
Out  of  the  deadly  snare  ? 

3  When  shall  the   sovereign  grace 
Of  my  forgiving  God 

Restore  me  from  those  dangerous  ways 
My  wandering  feet  have  trod ! 

4  The  tumult  of  my  thoughts 
Doth  but  enlarge  my  wo  : 

My  spirit  languishes,  my  heart 
Ts   desolate  and  low- 


CHRISTIAN,  354 

5  With  every  morning  light 
My  sorrow  new  begins  ; 

Look  on  my  anguish  and  my  pain, 
And  pardon  all  my  sins. 
Pause. 

6  Behold  the  hosts  of  hell ! 
How  cruel  is  their  hate !  _ 

Against  my  life  they  rise,  and  join 

Their  fury  with  deceit. 
f.     O!    keep  my  soul  from  death, 

Nor  put  my  hope    to  shame  ; 
For  I  have  plac'd  my  only  trust 

In  my  Redeemer's  name. 
8     With  humble  faith  I  wait 

To  see  thy  face  again  : 
Of  Israel  it  shall  ne'er  be  said, 

"  He  sought  the  Lord  in  vain.5* 

gzaI        Hymn  163.    B.  2.    CM.       b 
^°*3  Bangor,  Carolina. 

Comfilaint  of  desertion  and  temfitation, 
1  T^\EAR  Lord,  behold  our  sore  distress; 
-L-'  Our  sins  attempt  to  reign ; 
Stretchout    thine    arm   of  conquering 
grace, 
And  let  thy  foes  be  slain. 
\  2  The  lion,  with  his  dreadful  roar, 
Affrights  thy  feeble  sheep  : 
Reveal  the  glory  of  thy  power, 
And  chain  him  to  the  deep. 

3  Must  we  indulge   a  long  despair  ? 

Shall  our  petitions  die  ? 
Our  mournings  never  reach  thine  ear  ? 
Nor  tears  affect  thine  eye? 

4  If  thou  despise  a  mortal  groan, 

Yet  hear  a  Saviour's  blood; 
An  advocate  so  near  the  throne, 
Pleads  and  prevails  with  God. 

5  He  bought  the  Spirit's  powerful  sword. 

To  slay  our  deadly  foes: 
Our  sins  shall  die  beneath  thy  word, 
And  hell  in  vain  oppose 
M 


355  CHRISTIAN. 

6  How   boundless  is  our  Father's  grat>< 
In   height,  and  depth,  and  length! 
H'-  makes  his  Son  our  righteousness, 
His  Spirit  is  our  strength. 


or**?         Psalm  13.    CM.  b 

^^  $  York,  Dundee. 

Complaint  under  temptations  of  the  devil. 

1  TT  OW  long  wilt  thou  conceal  thy  face  ? 
n  My  God,  how  long  delay  t 
When  shall  I  feel  those  heavenly  rays 

That  chase  my  fears  away  ? 

2  How  long  shall  my  poor  labouring  soul 

Wrestle  and  toil  in  vain  ? 
Thy   word  can   all  my  foes  control, 
And  ease  my  raging  pain. 

3  See  how  the  prince  of  darkness  tries 

All  his  malicious  arts ; 
Tie  spreads  a  mist  around  my  eyes, 
And  throws  his  fiery  darts. 

4  Be  thou  my  sun,  and  thou  my  shield  ; 

My  soul  in  safety  keep ; 
Make  haste,  before  mine  eyes  are  seal'd 
Iq.  death's  eternal  sleep. 

5  How  would  the  tempter  boast  aloud 

If  I  become  his  prey ! 
Behold  the  sons  of  hell  grow  proud. 
At  thy  so  long  delay. 

6  But  they  shall  fly  at  thy  rebuke, 

And  Satan  hide  his  head: 
He  knows  the  terrors  of  thy  lookr 
And  hears  thy  voice  with  dread. 

7  Thou  wilt  display  that  sovereign  grace 

Where  all  my  hopes  have  hung  ; 
I  shall  employ  my  lips  in  praise, 
And  victory  shall  be  sung. 


CHRISTIAN.  255 

art?)         Hymn  20.    B.  2.    CM.       h 

^ JD  S  Chelsea,  Carolina. 

Backslidings  and  returns  ;    or,  the  incon- 
stancy of  our  love. 

1  T  TC  THY  is  my  heart  so  far  from  thee, 

VV    My  God,  my  chief  delight  ? 
Why  are  my  thoughts  no  more  by  day 
With  thee,  no  more  by  night? 

2  [Why  should  my  foolish  passions  rove  ? 

Where  can  such  sweetness  be, 
As  I  have  tasted  in  thy  love, 
As  I  have  found  in  thee?] 

3  When  my  forgetful  soul  renews 

The  savour  of  thy  grace, 
My  heart  presumes  I  cannot  lose 
The  relish  all  my  days. 

4  But  ere   one  fleeting  hour  is  past, 

The  flattering  world  employs 
Some  sensual  bait  to  seize  my  taste,. 
And  to  pollute  my  joys. 

5  [Trifles  of  nature,  or  of  art, 

With  fair,  deceitful  charms, 
Intrude  into  my  thoughtless  heart, 
And  thrust  me  from  thy  arms-.] 

6  Then  I  repent,  and  vex  my  soul 

That  I  should  leave  thee   so; 
Where  will  those  wild  affections  roll 
That  let  a  Saviour  go? 

7  [Sin's  promis'd  joys  are  turn'd  to  pain. 

And  I  am  drown'd  in  grief; 
But  my  dear  Lord  returns  again, 
He  flies  to  my  relief! 

8  Seizing  my  soul  with   sweet  surprise. 

He  draws  with  loving  bands ; 
Divine  compassion  in  his  eyes, 
And  pardon  in  his  hands.] 

9  [Wretch  that  I  am,  to  wander  thus, 

In  chase  of  false   delight ! 
Let  me  be  fasten'd  to  thy  cross, 
Rather  than  lose  thy  sight.] 
M  2 


357, 358  CHRISTIAN. 

30  Make  haste,  my  days,  to  reach  the  goal, 
And  bring  my  heart  to  rest 
On  the  dear  centre  of  my  soul, 
My  God,  nry  Saviour's  breast! 

q_7£         Psalm  13.    L.  M.  b 

3d  /  J    Ninety-seventh  Psalm,  German. 

Pleading  with  God  under  desertion  ;    ort 

hojif  in  darkness. 

1  TTOW  long,  OLord,  shall  I  complain, 
il  Like  one  who  seeks  his  God  in  vain  ? 
Canst  thou  thy   face  forever  hide, 
And  I  still  pray  and  be  deny'd  ? 

2  Shall  I  forever  he  forgot, 

As  one  whom  tliou  regardest  not  ? 
Still  shall  my  soul  thine  absence  mourn  ? 
And  still  despair  of  thy  return  ? 

3  How  long  shall  my  poor,  troubled  breast 
Be   with    these    anxious    thoughts    op- 
pressed ? 

And  Satan,  my  malicious  foe, 
Rejoice  to  see  me  sunk  so  low? 

4  Hear,  Lord,  and  grant  me  quick  relief, 
Before  my  death  conclude  my  grief; 
If  thou  withhold  thy  heavenly  light, 

I  sleep  in  everlasting  night. 

5  How  will  the  powers  of  darkness  boast, 
Jf  but  one  praying  soul  be  lost ! 

But  I  have  trusted  in  thy  grace, 
And  shall  again  behold  thy  face. 

6  Whatever  my  fears  or  foes  suggest, 
Thou  art  my  hope,  my  jov,  my  rest ; 
My  heart  shall  feel  thy  love,  and  raise 
My  cheerful  voice  to  songs  of  praise. 

Psalm  119.     16th.  Part.  C.  M.  fo 
Windsor,  Canterbury. 
Prayer  for  quickening  grace. 
'  Ver.  25,  37. 
1V|Y  soul  lies  cleaving  to  the  dust; 
•1VJL  Lord,   give  me  lite  divine ! 
From  vain  desires,  and  every  lust, 
Turn  off  these  eyes  of  mine. 


358  £ 


CHRISTIAN.  369, 370 

I     Thou  givest  me  the  lot 

Of  those  that  fear  thy  name; 
If  endless  life  be  their  reward, 
I  shall  possess  the  same, 


369^ 


Hymn  50.    B.  2.    L.  M. 
German  Hymn,  Bath. 

Comfort  under  sorrows  andfiat'ns. 


1  "VJOW  let  the  Lord,  my  Saviour,  smile, 
IN  And  show  my  name  upon  his  heart; 
I  would  forget  my  pains  a  while, 

:  And  in  the  pleasure  lose  the  smart. 

2  But  O!  it  swells  my  sorrows  high, 
;   To  see  my  blessed  Jesus  frown : 

My   spirits  sink,   my  comforts  die, 
,  And  all  the  springs  of  life  are  down, 

3  Yet  why,  my  soul,  why  these  complaints  ? 
Still  while  he  frowns,  his  bowels  move  ; 
Still  on  his  heart  he  bears  his  saints, 
And  feel  their  sorrows,  and  his  love. 

4 My  name  is  printed  on  his  breast; 
His  book  of  life  contains  my  name  : 
I'd  rather  have  it  there  impress'd, 
Than  in  the  bright  records  of  fame. 

\5  When  the  last  fire  burns  all  things  here, 
Those  letters  shall  securely  stand, 
And  in  the  Lamb's  fair  book  appear, 
Writ  by  th'  eternal  Father's  hand. 

6  Now  shall  my  minutes  smoothly  run, 
While  here  I  wait  my  Father's  will ; 
My   rising   and  my  setting  sun 
Roll  gently  up  and  down  the  hill. 

o70  >         Hymn  102.    B.  1.    L.  M.      * 
•*'      >  Portugal,  Monmouth. 

The  beatitudes. 

1  T>  LEST  are  the  humble  souls  that  see 
-D  Their  emptiness  and  poverty ; 
Treasures  of  grace  to  them  are  given, 
And  crowns  ©f  joy  laid  up  in  heaven. 


-I  CHRISTIAN. 

2  Blest  are  the  men  of  broken  heart, 
Who  mourn  for  sin  with  inward   smart ;.; 
The  blood  of  Christ  divinely   flows, 
A   healing  balm  for  all  their  woes. 

•  Blest  are  the  meek,  who  stand  afar 
From  rage  and  passion,  noise  and  war 
God  will   secure  their  happy  state, 
And  plead  their  cause  against  the  great. 

4  Blest  are  the  souls  that  thirst  for  grace, 
Hunger  and  long  for  righteousness ; 
They  shall  be  well  supply 'd  and  fed 
With  living  streams  and  living  bread. 

5  Blest  are  the  men,  whose  bowels  move 
And  melt  with  sympathy  and  love . 
From  Christ,  the  Lord,  shall  they  obtain 
Like   sympathy  and  love  again. 

6  Blest  are  the  pure,  whose  hearts  are 

clean 

From   the  defiling  power  of  sin  ; 
With  endless  pleasure  they  shall  see 
A  God  of  spotless  purity. 

7  Blest  are  the  men  of  peaceful  life, 
Who  quench  the  coals  of  growing  strife  ; 
They  shall  be  call'd  the  heirs  of  bliss, 
The  sons  of  God,  the  God  of  peace. 

2  Blest  are  the  sufferers,   who  partake 
Of  pain  and  shame  for  Jesus   sake  ; 
Their  souls  shall  triumph  in  the  Lord ; 
Glory  and  joy  are  their  reward. 

qn,  >       Hymn  53.    B.  2.    CM.  b 

f  '  l  S  Durham,  Stade. 

The  pilgrimage  of  the  saints  ;   or,    earth 
and  heaven. 

1  T   ORD !  what  wretched  land  is  this, 
*~*  That  yields   us  no  supply  : 

No  cheering  fruits,  no  wliolsome  trees, 
Nor  streams  of  living  joy  ! 

2  But    pricking  thorns    through  all  the 

ground, 
And  mortal  poisons  grow  ; 
And  all  the  rivers  that  are  found 
i  With  dangerous  waters  flow. 


CHRISTIAN.  371 

SYet  the  dear  path  to  thine  abode 
Lies  through  this  horrid  land  : 
Lord !  we  would  keep  the  heavenly  road, 
And  run  at  thy  command. 

4 [Our  souls  shall  tread  the  desert  through 
With  undiverted  feet ; 
And  faith,  and  naming  zeal,  subdue 
The  terrors  that  we  meet.] 

5  [A  thousand  savage  beasts  of  prey 

Around  the  forest  roam : 
But  Judah's  Lion  guards  the  way, 
And  guides  the  strangers  home.] 

6  [Long  nights  and  darkness  dwell  below, 

With  scarce  a  twinkling  ray ; 
But  the  bright  world  to  which  we  go 
Is  everlasting  day.] 

7  [By  glimmering  hopes  and  gloomy  fears 

We  trace  the  sacred  road; 
Through  dismal  deeps,  and  dangerous 
snares, 
We  make  our  way  to  God.] 

8  Our  journey  is  a  thorny  maze, 

But  we  march  upward  still ; 
Forget  these  troubles  of  the  ways, 
And  reach  at  Zion's  hill. 

9  [See  the  kind  angels,  at  the  gates, 

Inviting  us  to   come! 
There  Jesus,  the  forerunner,  waits 
To  welcome  travellers  home.] 

10  There,  on  a  green  and  flowery  mount, 

Our  weary  souls  shall  sit, 
And  with  transporting  joys,  recount 
The  labours  of  our  feet. 

11  [No  vain  discourse  shall  fill  our  tongue, 

Nor  trifles  vex  our  ear; 
Infinite  grace  shall  be  our  song, 
And  God  rejoice  to  hear.] 

12  Eternal  glories  to  the  King, 

That  brought  us  safely  through; 
Our  tongue  shall  never  cease  to  sing, 
And  endless  praise  renew. 


372  CHRISTIAN. 

372?       Hymn  100.    B.2.    L.M.         b 

'     $      Limehousc,  Quercy,  Putney. 

The  presence  of  Christ  is  the  Life  of  my 

tout. 

1  TTOW  full  of  anguish  is  the  thought, 
-ti.  How  it  distracts  and  tears  my  heart, 
If  God  at  last,  my  sovereign  Judge, 
Should  frown,  and  bid  my  soul  depart. 

2  Lord,  when  I  quit  this  earthly  stage;  ' 
Where  shall  I  fly  but  to  thy  breast*' 
For  I  have  sought  no  other  home, 
For  I  have  learn \\  no  other  rest. 

3  I  cannot  live  contented  here, 
Without  some  glimpses  of  thy  face ; 
And  heaven,  without  thy  presence  there, 
Would  be  a  dark  and   tiresome   place. 

4  When  earthly  cares  engross  the  day, 
And  hold  my  thoughts  aside  from  thee, 
The  shining  hours  of  cheerful  light 
Are  long  and  tedious  years  to  me. 

5  And  if  no  evening  visit's  paid 
Between  my  Saviour  and  my  soul. 
How  dull  the  night !  how  sad  the  shade  ! 
How  mournfully  the  minutes  roll! 

6  This  flesh  of  mine  might  learn  as  soon 
To  live,  yet  part  with  all  my  blood ; 
To  breathe,  when  vital  air  is  gone, 
Or  thrive  and  grow  without  my  food. 

7  [Christ  is  my  light,  my  life,  my  care, 
My  blessed  hope,  my  heavenly  prize; 
Dearer  than  all  my  passions  are, 

My  limbs,  my  bowels,  or  mine  eyes. 

8  The  strings  that  twine  about  my  heart* 
Tortures  and  racks  may  tear  them  off; 
But  they  can  never,  never  part 
With  their  dear  hold  of  Christ  my  love.] 

9  [?»Iv  Ciod!    and  can  a  humble  child, 
That  loves  thee  with  a  flame  so  high. 
Be  ever  from  thy  face  exil'd, 
Without  the  pity  of  thine  eye  ? 


CHRISTIAN,  373, 374 

10  Impossible !  for  thine  own  hands 
Have  tied  my  heart  so  fast  to  thee  ! 
And  in  thy  book  the  promise  stands. 
That  where  thou  art,thy  friends  must  be.] 

onq)       Hymn  54.    B.2,    CM.         J& 
r^>  I  o  ^        Swanv/ick,  Rochester. 

GocVs  presence  is  light  in  darkness. 

MY  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joy*, 
The  life  of  my  delights, 
The  glory  of  my  brightest  days, 
And  comfort  of  my  nights. 

2  In  darkest  shades,  if  he  appear, 

My  dawning  is  begun! 
He  is  my  soul's  sweet  Morning  Star, 
And  he  my  rising  Sun. 

3  The  opening  heavens  around  me  shine 

With  beams  of  sacred  bliss, 
While  Jesus  shows  his  heart  is  mine, 
And  whispers — /  am  his. 

4  My  soul  would  cleave  this  heavy  clay 

At  that  transporting  word ; 
Run  up  with  joy  the  shining  way, 
T'  embrace  my  dearest  Lord. 

5  Fearless  of  hell  and  ghastly  death,, 

I'd  break  through  every  foe  ; 
The  wings  of  love,  and  arms  of  faith 
Should  bear  me  conqueror  through, 

074?   Psalm  90.    3d.  Part.    CM.     b 
°'*{         Abridge,  Canterbury. 
Breathing  after  heaven. 

RETURN,  O  God  of  love,  return : 
Earth  is  a  tiresome  place ; 
How  long  shall  we,  thy  children,  mourn 
Our  absence  from  thy  facer 

■2  Let  heaven  succeed  our  painful  years* 
Let  sin  and  sorrow  cease; 
And  in  proportion  tc  our  tears 
So  make  our  joys  increase. 
M  3 


375,  376  CHRISTIAN. 

3  Thy  wonders  to  thy  servants  show, 

Make  thy  own  work  complete  ; 
Then  shall  our  souls  thy  glory   know, 
And  own  thy  love  is  great. 

4  Then  shall  we  shine  before  thy  throne 

In  all  thy  beauty,  Lord  ; 
And  the  poor  sen  ice  we  have  done 
Meet  a  divine  reward. 

<l>7el       Hymn  65.    B.2.    CM.  * 

*  '  °  5         St.  David,  Christmas. 
The  hofie   of  heaven  our  support  under 
trials  on  earth. 

1  T  X  7HEN  I  can  read  my  title  clear 

VV    y0  mansions  in  the  skies ; 
I  bid  farewell  to  every  fear, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes, 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 

And  hellish  darts  be  hurl'd, 
Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 
And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares,  like  a  wild  deluge,  come, 

And  storms  of  sorrow  fall; 
May  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  heaven,  my  all: 

A  There  shall  I  bathe  my  weary  soul 
In  seas   of  heavenly  rest ; 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

Q*a>       Hymn  117.    B,2.    L.M.        b 
**  ■  °  \  Monmouth,  Eaton. 

Living  and  dying  with  God  present. 
CANNOT  bear  thine  absence,Lord ; 
My  life  expires  if  thou  depart : 
Be  thou,  my  heart,  still  near  my  God, 
A»nd  thou,  my  God,  be  near  my  heart. 

21  was  not  born  for  earth  and  sin, 
Nor  can  I  live  on  things  so  vile; 
Yet  I  will  stay  my  Father's  time, 
find  hope  and  wait  for  heaven  a  whiter 


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SAINTS  AND  SINNERS.         $57 

3  Then,  dearest  Lord,  in  thine  embrace 
Let  me  resign  my  fleeting  breath  ; 
And,  with  a  smile  upon  my  face, 

Pass  the  important  hour  of  death. 


SAINTS   AND   SINNERS. 


377} 


Psalm  1.    L.M. 
Portugal,  All  Saints. 


The  difference   between  the  righteous  and 
the  wicked. 

1  TT  APPY  the  man,  whose  cautious  feet 
ll  Shun  the  broad  way  that  sinners  go, 

Whohates  the  place  where  atheists  meet, 
And  fears  to  talk  as  scoffers  do. 

2  He  loves  t'  employ  his  morning  light 
Among  the  statutes  of  the  Lord ; 
And  spends  the  wakeful  hours  of  night 
With  pleasure,  pond'ring  o'er  his  word. 

3  He,  like  a  plant  by  gentle  streams, 
Shall  flourish  in  immortal  green  ; 
And  heaven  will  shine  with  kindest  beams 
On  every  work  his  hands  begin. 

4  But  sinners  find  their  counsels  cross'd: 
As  chaff  before  the  tempest  flies, 

So  shall  their  hopes  be  blown  and  lost, 
When  the  last  trumpet  shakes  the  skies. 

5  In  vain  the  rebel  seeks  to  stand 
In  judgment  with  the  pious  race ; 
The  dreadful  Judge, with  stern  command, 
Divides  him  to  a  different  place. 

6  "  Straight  is  the  way  my  saints  have  trod; 
"  I  blest  the  padi,  and  drew  it  plain ; 
At  But  you  would  choose  the  crooked  road, 
54  And  down  it  leads  to  endless  nam." 

M  4 


378,379    SAINTS  AND  SINNERS. 

o^o)         Psalm  1.    S.  M.  * 

°  i  °  I        Sutton,  St.  Thomas. 

The  saint  hapfnj,  the  tinner  miserable. 

1  npHE  man  "is  ever  blest, 

A    Who  shuns  the  sinners'  ways, 
Among  their  councils  never  stands, 
Nor  takes  the  scomcr's  place ; 

2  But  makes  the  law   of  God 
His  study  and   delight, 

Amid  the  labours  of  the  day, 
And  watches  of  the  night.' 

3  He,  like  a  tree,  shall  thrive, 
With   waters  near  the  root : 

Fresh  as  the  leaf  his  name  shall  live ; 
His  works  are  heavenly  fruit. 

4  Not  so  th'  ungodly  race  ; 
They  no  such  blessings  find  ; 

Their  hopes  shall  flee  like  empty  chaff 
Before  the  driving  wind. 

5  How  will  they  bear  to  stand 
Before  that  judgment  seat, 

Where  all  the  saints  atChrist's  right  hand 
In  full   assembly  'meet? 

6  He  knows  and  he  approves 
The  way  the  righteous  go; 

But  sinners  and  their  works  shall  meet 
A  dreadful  overthrow. 

o-Q  )     Psalm  119.   1st.  Part.    C.M.S« 

^'^S  Cambridge,  Stade. 

The  blessedness  of  .taints,  and  misery  cf 

sinntrs. 

Ver.  1,  2,  3. 

1  TD  LEST  are  the  undenTd  in  heart, 
J3  Whose  ways  are  right  and  clean ; 
Who  never  from  thy  law  depart, 

But  fly  from  every  sin. 

2  Blest  are  the  men  that  keep  thy  word, 

And  practise  thy  commands; 
With  their  whole  heart  they  seek  the 
Lord, 
And  serve  thee  with  their  hands, 


SAINTS  AND  SINNERS.        380 

Ver.  165. 

3  Great  is  their  peace  who  love  thy  law ; 

How  firm  their  souls  abide ! 
Nor  can  a  bold  temptation  draw 
Their  steady  feet  aside. 

Ver.  6. 

4  Then  shall  my  heart  have  inward  joy, 

And  keep  my  face  from  shame, 
When  all  thy  statutes  I  obey, 
And  honour  all  thy  name. 

Ver.  21,  118. 

5  But  haughty  sinners  God  will  hate, 

The  proud  shall  die  accurst; 
The  sons  of  falsehood  and  deceit 
Are  trodden  to  the  dust. 

Ver.  119,  155. 
6 Vile  as  the  dross  the  wicked  are; 
And  those  that  leave  thy  ways 
Shall  see  salvation  from  afar, 
But  never  taste  thy  grace. 

QQn)  Psalm  1.    CM.  & 

J5US  St.  Martins,  Barby. 

The  way  and  end  of  the  righteous  and  the 
wicked. 

1  T)  LEST  is  the  man  who  shuns  the  place 
-D  Where  sinners  love  to  meet ; 
Who  fears  to  tread  their  wicked  ways, 

And  hates  the  scoffer's  seat : 

2  But  in  the  statutes  of  the  Lord 

Has  plac'd  his  chief  delight; 
By  day  he  reads  or  hears  the  word, 
And  meditates  by  night. 

3  [He,  like  a  plant  of  generous  kind, 

By  living  waters  set, 
Safe  from  the  storms  and  blasting  wind, 
Enjoys  a  peaceful  state.] 

4  Green  as  the  leaf,  and  ever  fair 

Shall  his  profession  shine; 
While  fruits  of  holiness  appear, 
Like  clusters  en  the  vine, 


381  SAINTS  AND  SINNERS. 

5  Not  so  the  impious  and  unjust  ; 

What  vain  designs  they  form  ! 
Their  hopes  are  blown  aw av,  like  dust, 
Or  chaff,  before  the  storm. 

6  Sinners  in  judgment  shall  not  stand 

Among  the  sons  of  grace, 
When  Christ  the  Judge  at  his  right  hand 
Appoints  his   saints  a  place. 
7 His  eye  beholds  the  path  they  tread, 
His  heart  approves  it  well : 
But  crooked  ways  of  sinners  lead 
Down  to  the  gates  of  hell. 


381  | 


Psalm  37.   3d.  Part.    CM.    X 
Sunday,  Braintree. 
The  si  me. 

1  A  JfY  God,  the  steps  of  pious  men 
xVL  Are  order 'd  by  thy  will ; 
Though  they  should  fall,  they  rise  again  ; 

Thy  hands  supports  them  stilL 

2  The  Lord  delights  to  see  their  ways, 

Their  virtue  he  approves  : 
He'll  ne'er  deprive  them  of  his  grace, 
Nor  leave  the  men  he  loves. 

3  The  heavenly  heritage  is  theirs, 

Their  portion  and  their  home  ; 
He  feeds  them  now,  and  makes  them 
heirs 
Of  blessings  long  to  come. 

4  Wait  on  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  men, 

Nor  fear  when  tyrants  frown ; 
Ye  shall  confess  their  pride  was  vain. 
When  justice  casts  them  down. 
Pause. 

5  The  haughty  sinner  have  I  seen, 

Not  fearing  man  nor  God, 
Like  a  tall  bay  tree,  fair  and  green, 
Spreading  his  arms  abroad. 

6  And  lo,  he  vanish 'd  from  the  ground, 

Destroy  *d   by  hands  unseen  ; 
Nor  root,  nor  branch,nor  leaf  was  found 
Where  all  that  pride  had  been. 


SAINTS  AND  SINNERS.        382 

7  But  mark  the  man  of  righteousness, 
His  several  steps  attend; 
True  pleasure  runs  through  all  his  ways, 
And  peaceful  is  his  end. 

oSo>     Psalm  37.    1st. Part.  CM.    h 
^5  *  \  Mear,  York. 

The  cure  of 'envy,  fret fulness  andunbelvf: 
or,  the  rewards  of  the  righteous  and  the 
wicked :  or,  the  world's  hatred,  and  the 
.saint's  patience. 

1  T  X  J  H Y  should  I  vex  my  soul,  and  fret 

VV     To  see  the  wicked  rise  ? 
Or  envy  sinners,  waxing  great 
By  violence  and  lies? 

2  As  flowery  grass,  cut  down  at  noon, 

Before  the  evening,  fades, 
So  shall  their  glories  vanish  soon, 
In  everlasting  shades. 

3  Then  let  me  make  the  Lord  my  trust, 

And  practise  all  that's  good; 
So  shall  I  dwell  among  the  just, 
And  he'll  provide  me  food, 

4  I  to  my  God  my  ways  commit, 

And  cheerful  wait  his  will  j 
Thy  hand,  which  guides  my  doubtful  feet. 
Shall  my  desires  fulfil. 

5  Mine  innocence  shalt  thou   display, 

And  make  thy  judgments  known, 
pair  as  the  light  of  dawning  day, 
And  glorious  as  the  noon. 

6  The  meek  at  last  the  earth  possess, 

And  are  the  heirs  of  heaven  ; 
True  riches,  with  abundant  peace, 
To  humble  souls  are  given, 

Pause. 

7  Rest  in  the  Lord,  and  keep  his  way, 

Nor  let  your  anger  rise, 
Though  Providence  should  long    delay 
To  punish  haughty  vice. 


oS3        SAINTS  AND  SINNERS. 

8  Let  sinners  join  to  break  your  peace, 

And  plot,  and  rage,  and'  foam  ; 
The  Lord  derides  them,  for  he  sees 
Their  day  of  vengeance  come. 

9  They  have  drawn  out  the  threatening 

sword, 
Have  bent  the  murderous  bow, 
To  slay  the  men  that  fear  the  Lord, 
And  bring  the  righteous  low. 

10  My  God  shall  break  their  bows,  and 

burn 
Their  persecuting  darts ; 
Shall  their  own  swords  against  them  turn, 
And  pain  surprise  their  hearts. 

Qcal     Psalm  94.    1st.  Part.    CM.    b 

*"•*  S         Dundee,  Greenwalk. 

Saints  chastised,  and  sinners  destroyed ; 

or%  instructive  affliction. 
l/^\  GOD,  to  whom  revenge  belongs, 
v_y  Proclaim  thy  wrath  aloud  ; 
Let  sovereign  power  redress  our  wrongs, 
Let  justice  smite  the  proud. 
2 They  sav,   "The  Lord  nor   sees    nor 
hears :" 
When  will  the  fools   be  wise! 
Can   he  be  deaf,  who  form'd  their  ears  ? 
Or  blind,  who  made  their  eyes  ? 

3  He   knows  their  impious  thoughts  are 

vain, 
And  they  shall  feel  his  power; 
His  wrath  shall  pierce  their  souls  with 

pain 
In  some  surprising  hour. 

4  But  if  thy  saints  deserve  rebuke, 

Thou  hast  a  gentler  rod ; 
Thv  providences  and  thy  book 
Shall  make  them  know  their  God., 

5  Blest  is  the  man  thy  hands  chastise, 

And  to  his  duty  draw  : 
Thy  scourges  make  thy  children  wise. 
When  |;bey  forget  thy  Jaw 


SAINTS  AND  SINNERS.     334,385 

6  But  God  will  ne'er  cast  off  his  saints, 
Nor  his  own  promise  break  ; 
He  pardons  his  inheritance, 
For  their  Redeemer's  sake. 

OAA.1        Psalm  11.    L.  M.        borSS 

<->o*£       Winchester,  Armlv. 

God  loves  the  right eous,  and  hates  the 
wicked. 

1 A  JfY  refuge  is  the  God   of  love ; 
1VA  Why  do  my  foes  insult,  and  cry, 
•'  Fly,  like  a  timorous,  trembling  dove, 
"To  distant  woods  or  mountains  fly?" 

2  If  government  be  all  destroy  'd, 
(That  firm,  foundation  of  our  peace) 
And  violence  make  justice  void, 
Where  shall  the  righteous  seek  redress  1* 

3The  Lord  in  heaven  hath  fix'd  his  throne; 
His  eye  surveys  the  world  below ; 
To  him   all  mortal  things  are  known  ; 
His  eye-lids  search  our  spirits  through. 

4  If  he  afflicts  his  saints  so  far, 

To  prove  their  love,  and  try  their  grace, 
What  must  the  bold  transgressors  fear  ? 
His  very  soul   abhors  their  ways. 

5  On  impious  wretches  he  shall  rain 
Tempests  of  brimstone,  fire,  and  death, 
Such   as  he  kindled  on  the  plain 

Of  Sodom,  with   his  angry  breath. 

6  The  righteous  Lord  loves  righteous  souls, 
Whose  thoughts  and  actions  are  sincere; 
And  with  a  gracious  eye  beholds 
The  men  that  his  own  image  bear. 

vQnl      Psalm    17.      S.  M.  3K 

^°3  5         Peckham,  Dover. 

Portion  of  saints  and  sinners  ;    ory   hcfie 

and  desfiair  in  death. 
1       A  RISE,  my  gracious  Gcd, 
**.  And  make  the  wicked  flee ; 
They  are  but  thy  chastising  rod 
To  drive  thy  saints  te  thee, 
N 


S86         SAINTS  AND  SINNERS. 

2  Behold  the  sinner  dies, 

His  haughty  words  are  vain : 
Here  in  this  life  his  pleasure  lies, 
And  all  beyond   is  pain. 

3  Then  let  his  pride  advance, 
And  boast  of    \11  his   stqre ; 

The  Lord  is  mine  inheritance, 
My  soul  can  wish  no  more. 

4  I  shall  behold  the  face 
Of  my  forgiving  God  ; 

And  stand   complete  in  righteousness, 
Wash'd  in  my  Saviour's  blood. 

5  There's  a  new  heaven  begun 
When  I  awake  from   death, 

Dress'd  in  the  likeness  of  thy  Son, 
And  draw  immortal  breath  ! 

„Qr7         Psalm  17.    L.M.  * 

**aD5         Truro,  Nantwich. 

The  sinner's  jwrtion,  and  the  saint's  hofie  ; 

or,  the  heaven  of  separate  sGulst  and  the 

resurrection. 

1  T    ORD,  I  am  thine ;  but  thou  wilt  prove 
JL^My  faith,  my  patience,  and  my  love  : 
When  men  of  "spite  against  me  join, 
They"  are  the  sword,  the  hand  is  thine. 

2  Their  hope  and  portion  lie  below : 
Tis  all   the  happiness  they   know; 
'Tis  all  they  seek ;  they  take  their  shares, 
And  leave  the  rest  among  their  heirs. 

3 What  sinners  value,  I  resign; 
Lord,  'tis  enougr   that  thou  art  mine  ; 
I  shall  behold  thy  blissful  face, 
And  stand  complete  in  righteousness. 

4 This  life's  a  dream,  an  empty  show; 
But  the  bright  world  to  which   I   go 
Hath  joys   substantial  and   sincere; 
When  shall  I  wake  and  find  me  there  I 

5  O  glorious  hour !  O  blest  abode  I 
I  shall  be  near  and  like  my  God ! 
And  fresh  and  sin  no  more  control 
The  sacred  pleasures  of  the  soul. 


SAINTS  AND  SINKERS.         SS7 

6  My  flesh  shall  slumber  in  the  ground, 
Till  the  last  trumpet's  joyful  sound: 
Then  burst  the  chains  with  sweet  sur- 
prise, 
And  in  my  Saviour's   image  rise. 

vo*,)         Psalm  149.    CM.  * 

^b  '  \  Rochester,  Irish. 

Praise  God,  oil  his  saints  ;    or,  the  scJnts 
judging  the  world, 

1  A  LL  ye  that  love  the  Lord,  rejoice, 
^jL  And  let  your  songs  be  ne^; 
Amid  the   church    with  cheerful  voice 

His   later  wonders  shew. 

2  The  Jews,  the  people  of  his  grace, 

Shall  their   Redeemer  sing ; 
And   Gentile  nations  join   the  praise. 
While  Zion  owns  her  King. 

3  The  Lord  takes  pleasure  in  the  just. 

Whom  sinners  treat  with  scorn  ; 
The  meek,  that  lie  despis'd  in  dust, 
Salvation  shall  adorn. 

4  Saints  should  be  joyful  in  their  King, 

E'en  on  a  dying  bed ; 
And  like  the  souls  in   glory  sing, 
For  God  shall  raise  the  dead. 

5  Then  his  high  praise    shall    fill    their 

tongues. 
Their  hands  shall  wield  the  sword ; 
And  vengeance  shall  attend  their  songs. 
The  vengeance  of  the  Lord. 

6*  When  Christ  his  judgment-seat  ascends, 
And  bids  the  world  appear, 
Thrones  are  prepar'd  for  all  his  friends. 
Who  humbly  lov'd  him  here. 

7  Then  shall  they  rule  with  iron   rod 
Nations  that  dar'd  rebel; 
And  join  the   sentence  of  their  £->o& 
On   tyrants  doam'd   to  hell 
N  2 


388, 389  WORSHIP. 

8  The  royal  sinners,  bound  in  chains, 
New  triumphs   shall  afford  ; 
Such   honour  for  the  saints  remains; 
Praise  ye,  and  love  the  Lord. 


WORSHIP. 
PRIVATE  WORSHIP. 


388} 


Hymn  122.    B.  2.    L.  M.     « 
Portugal,  Eaton. 

Retirement  and  meditation. 
1A  TY   God,  permit  me  not  to  be 
1VJL  A  stranger  to  myself  and  thee ; 
Amid   a  thousand   thoughts   I   rove, 
Forgetful  of  my  highest  love. 

2  Why  should  my  passions  mix  with  earth, 
And  thus  debase  my  heavenly  birth  ? 
Why  should  I  cleave  to  things  below, 
And  let  my  God,  my  Saviour  go? 

3  Call  me  away  from  flesh  and  sense  ; 
One  sovereign  word  can  draw  me  thence: 
I  would  obey  the  voice  divine, 

And  all   inferior  joys  resign. 

4Be  earth,  with  all  her  scenes,  withdrawn ; 
Let  noise  and  vanity  be   gone: 
In  secret  silence  of  the  mind, 
My  heav'n,  and  there  my  God,  I  find. 

qoq)     Psalm  119.   2d. Part.    CM.* 
3°y  S  Canterbury,  York. 

Secret  de-notion  and  spiritual  mindedness  ; 
or,  constant  converse  with  God. 
Ver.  147,  55. 
1  nPO  thee,  before  the  dawning  light. 
a    My  gracious  God,  I  pray ; 
I  meditate  thy  name  by  night, 
And  keep  thy  law  by  dav. 


PRIVATE  WORSHIP.  390 

Ver.  81. 
2 My  spirit  faints  to  see  thy  grace; 
Thy   promise  bears   me   up ; 
And,  while  salvation  long  delays, 
Thy  word  supports  my  hope. 
Ver.  164.  _ 

3  Seven  times  a  day    I  lift  my  hands, 

And  pay  my   thanks  to  thee; 
Thy  righteous  providence  demands 
Repeated  praise  from  me. 

Ver.  62. 

4  When  midnight  darkness  veils  the  skies, 

I  call  thy  works  to  mind; 
My  thoughts  in  warm  devotion  rise, 
And  sweet   acceptance  find. 

*ZQn\        Psalm  55.    S.  M.  b 

^yu3         Ustic,  Aylesbury. 
Dangerous  firosfierity,  or,  daily  devotion 
encouraged. 

1  T    ET   sinners  take  their  course, 
*-J  And  choose  the  road  to  death; 

But  in  the   worship  of  my   God 
I'll  spend  my  daily  breath." 

2  My  thoughts  address  his  throne, 
When   morning  brings  the  light; 

I  seek  his  blessing  every  noon, 
And  pay  my  vows  at  night. 

3  Thou  wilt  regard  my  cries, 
O  my  eternal  God ; 

While  sinners  perish  in  surprise, 
Beneath  thine  angry   rod. 

4  Because  they    dwell  at  ease, 
And  no  sad   changes  feel, 

They  neither  fear  nor  trust  thy  name, 
Nor  learn  to  do  thy  will. 

5  But  I,  with  all  my  cares, 
Will  lean  upon  the   Lord; 

I'll  cast  my  burdens  on  his  arm, 
And  rest  upon  his  word. 


391,392  WORSHIP. 

6     His  arm   shall  well   sustain 
The  children  of  his  love; 
The  ground  on  which  their  safety  stands 
No   earthly  power  can  move. 

qo  I  I         Psalm  26.    L.  M.  X 

OJl  J         fctendon,  Islington. 
Self-examination  ;  or,  evidences  of 'gracr. 
1  JUDGE  me,  O  Lord,   and  prove  my 

J  ways, 

And  try  my  reins,  and  try  my  heart ; 

My  faith   upon  thy  promise  stays, 

Nor  from  thy  law   my  feet  depart. 

21  hate  to  walk,  I  hate  to  sit 
With  men  of  vanity  and  lies  ; 
The  scoffer  and  the  hypocrite 
Are  the  abhorrence  of  mine  eves. 

3 

Among  thy  saints   will    I  appear 

With  hands  well  wash'd  in  innocence  ; 
But  when  I  stand  before  thy  bar, 
The  blood  of    Christ  is  my    defence. 

41  love  thy  habitation,  Lord, 
The  temple  where  thine  honours  dwell ; 
There  shall  1  hear  thy  holy  word, 
And  there   thy  works  of  wonder  tell. 

5  Let  not  my   soul  be  join'd  at  last 
With  men  of  treachery  and  blood. 
Since  I   my   days  on   earth  have  past 
Among  the  saints,  and  near  my  God. 


392  £ 


FAMILY  WORSHIP. 

Psalm  101.   CM.  % 

Bedford,  London. 
Afiaabnjbr  a  master  of  a  family. 
1/^\F  justice  and  of  grace  I  sing, 
v-'  And  pay  my  God  my  vows  ; 
Thy   grace  and  justice,  heavenly  King, 
Teach  me  to  rule  my  house. 


FAMILY  WORSHIP.  393 

2  Now  to  my  tent,  O  God,  repair, 

And  make  thy   servant  wise ; 

I'll  suffer  nothing  near  me  there 

That   shall  offend  thine  eyes. 

3  The  man  that  doth  his  neighbour  wrong, 

By  falsehood  or  by  force, 
The  scornful  eye,  the  slanderous  tongue, 
I'll  thrust  them   from  my  doors. 

4  I'll  seek  the  faithful  and  the  just, 

And  will  their  help  enjov ; 
These  are  the  friends  that  I  shall  trust, 
The  servants  I'll  employ. 

5  The  wretch  that  deals  in  sly  deceit, 

I'll   not  endure  a  night: 
The  liar's  tongue  I'll  ever  hate, 
And  banish  from  my  sight. 

6  I'll  purge  my  family  around, 

And  make  the  wicked  flee ; 
So  shall  my  house  be  ever  found 
A  dwelling  fit  for  thee. 

SQoJ  Psalm  127.    L.  M.  b 

°  $         Lirnehouse,  Bathford. 
The  blessing-  of  God  on  the  business  and 
comforts  of  life. 

1  T  F  God  succeed  not,  all  the  cost 

JL  And  pains  to  build  the  house  are  lost ; 

If  God  the  city  will  not  keep, 

The  watchful  guards  as*  well  may  sleep. 

2  What  if  you  rise  before  the  sun, 
And  work  and  toil  when  day  is  done, 
Careful  and  sparing  eat  your  bread, 
To  shun  that  poverty  you  dread ; 

3  'Tis  all  in  vain,  till  God  hath  blest ; 
He  can  make  rich,  yet  give  us  rest; 
Children  and  friends  are  blessings  too, 
If  God,  our  sovereign,  make  them  so. 

4  Happy   the  man  to  whom  he   sends 
Obedient  children,  faithful  friends  ! 
How  sweet  our  daily  comforts  prove, 
When  they  are  season'd  with  his  love ! 


594,395  WORSHIP. 


394} 


Psalm  127.    C.  M. 

Abridge,  Swan  wick. 

God  all  in  all. 


1TF  God  to  build  the  house  deny, 
-1-  The   builders  work   in  vain  ; 
And  towns,  without  his  wakeful  eye, 
An    useless  watch  maintain. 

2  Before  the  morning  beams  arise, 

Your  painful   work   renew, 
And,  till  the  stars  ascend  the  skies, 
Your  tiresome  toil  pursue. 

3  Short  be  your  sleep,  and  coarse  your  fare, 

In  vain,  till   God  has   blest ; 
But  if  his  smiles  attend  your  care, 
You  shall  have  food  and  rest. 

4  Nor  children,  relatives,   nor  friends, 

Shall  real  blessings  prove, 
Nor  all  the  earthly  joy  he  sends. 
If  sent  without  hiis  love. 


395  £ 


Psalm  128.    CM. 
Rockbridge,  Irish. 

Family  blessings. 


lf\  HAPPY  man,  whose  soul  is  fill'd 
v_x  With   zeal  and  reverend  awe ! 
His  lips  to  God  their  honours  yield, 
His  life   adorns  the  law. 

2  A  careful  Providence  shall  stand, 
And  ever  guard  thy  head, 
Shall  on  the  labours  of  thy  hand 
Its  kindly  blessings  shed. 

3 Thy  wife  shall  be  a  fruitful  vine; 
Thy  children   round  thy  board, 
Each  like  a  plant  of  honour  shine, 
And  learn  to  fear  the  Lord. 

4  The  Lord  shall  thy  best  hopes  fulfil 
For  months  and 'years  to  come; 
The  Lord,   who  dwells  on  Zion's  hill, 
Shall  send  thee  blessings  home. 


FAMILY  WORSHIP.        3  96, 39^ 

5  This  is  the  man  whose  happy  eyes 
Shall  see  his  house  increase, 
Shall  see  the  sinking  church  arise, 
Then  leave  the  world  in  peace. 

oorl  Psalm    133.      S.M.  « 

^JD5  Wakefield,  Dover. 

Communion  of  saints  ;    or,  love  andivor- 
shiji  in  a  family. 

1  T>  LEST  are  the  sons   of  peace, 
XJ  Whose  hearts  and  hopes  are  one, 

Whose  kind  designs  to  serve  and  please. 
Through  all   their   actions  run. 

2  Blest  is  the   pious   house, 
Where  zeal  and  friendship  meet ; 

Their  songs  of  praise,their  mingled  vow  s, 
Make  their  communion  sweet. 

3  Thus,  when  on  Aaron's  head 
They   pour'd  the  rich  perfume, 

The  oil  through  all  his  raiment  spread, 
And  pleasure  fill'd  the  room. 

4  Thus  on  the  heavenly  hills 
The  saints  are  blest  above,. 

Where  joy  like  morning  dew  distils, 
And  all  the  air  is  love. 

qq^  I        Psalm  133.    S.  P.  M.  SS 

^  '  S  St.  Giles,  Dalston. 

The  blessings  of  friendship.. 

1  TTOW  pleasant  'tis  to  see 
JL±  Kindred  and  friends  agree; 

Each  in   his  proper  station  move, 

And  each  fulfil  his  part, 

With  sympathising  heart, 
In  all  the  cares  of  life   and  love  ! 

2  'Tis  like  the  ointment  shed 
On  Aaron's  sacred  head, 

Divinely  rich,  divinely   sweet: 
The  oil  through  all  the  room 
Diffus'd  a  choice  perfume, 

Ran  through  his  rebes,  and  blest  his  feet. 


398  WORSHIP. 

3     Like  fruitful   showers  of  rain, 
That   water   all    the  plain, 

Descending  from  the  neighbouring  hills  j 
Such  streams  of  pleasure   roll 
Through  every   friendly  soul, 

Where  love   like  heavenly  dew  distils. 

[Re/ieat  the  first  stanza>  if  necessary.'] 

PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

oQ~l  Psalm  122     CM.  X 

^J°$  Dunstan,    Braintree. 

Going'  to  church. 
ITT O W  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear 
1~1  My  friends  devoutly   say, 
"  In   '//ton  let  us  all  appear, 
**  And  keep  the  solemn  day  !" 

2  I  love  her  gates,   I  love  the  road: 

The  church,  adorn'd  with  grace, 
Stands  like  a  palace,  built  for  God, 
To  show  his  milder  face. 

3  Up  to  her  courts,   with  joys  unknown, 

The  holy   tribes   repair; 
The   Son  of  David  holds   his   throne, 
And  sits  in  judgment   there. 

4  He  hears  our  praises  and  complaints  ; 

And   while  his  awful  voice 
Divides  the  sinners   from  the  saints, 
We   tremble,   and  rejoice. 

5  Peace  be  within  this  sacred  place, 

And  joy   a  constant   guest: 
With  holy  gifts,    and  heavenly  grace, 
Be  her  attendants  blest. 

6  My  soul  shall  pray  for  Zion  still, 

While  life  or  breath   remains; 
There  my  best  friends,my  kindred  dwell. 
There 'God  my  Saviour  reigns. 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP.        399,400 


H1 


-•QQl  Psalm  122.    S.  P.  M.  # 

°vvf  St.  Giles,  Dalston. 

The  same. 
OW   pleas'cl  and  blest  was  I, 
To  hear  the  people  cry, 
!    "  Come,  let  us  seek  our  God  to-day  !" 
Yes,  with  a  cheerful   zeal, 
We  haste  to  Zion's  hill, 
And  there  our  vows  and  honours  pay. 

2  Zion,  thrice  happy  place, 
Adorn'd  with  wondrous   grace, 

And   walls   of  strength    embrace  thee 
round ! 
In  thee  our  tribes  appear, 
To  pray,  and   praise,  and  hear 

The   sacred  gospel's  joyful  sound. 

3  There    David's  greater   Son 
Has  fix'd  his  royal  throne; 

He  sits  for  grace  and  judgment  there: 
He  bids  the  saint  be  glad, 
He   makes  the   sinner  sad, 

And  humble  souls  rejoice  with  fear. 

4  May  peace  attend  thy  gate, 
And  joy  within  thee  wait, 

To  bless  the  soul  of  every  guest : 
The  man  that  seeks  thy  peace, 
And  wishes  thine  increase, 

A  thousand  blessings  on  him  rest  I 

5  My  tongue  repeats  her  vows, 
"  Peace  to  this  sacred  house ! 

For  here  my  friends  and  kindred  dwell:" 
And  since   my  glorious  God 
Makes  thee  his  blest  abode, 

My   soul   shall  ever  love  thee  well. 

[Refieat  the  4ch  stanza,  if  necessari/,"] 

lOO?  Psalm  134.    CM.  gg 

±uu>         Christmas,  Winchester. 

Daily  and  nightly  devotion. 
I  V^E,  that  obey    the  immortal  King5 
X    Attend  his  'holy  place  ; 
Bow  to  the   glories   of  his  power, 
And  bless  his.  wondrous  grace. 


401  WORSHIP. 

2  Lift  up  your  hands  by   morning  light, 

And  sends  your  souls  on  high  : 
Raise  your  admiring  thoughts  by  night 
Above  the   starry  sky. 

3  The  God  of  Zion  cheers  our  hearts 

With  rays  of  quickening  grace; 
The  God  that  spread  the  heavens   a- 
broad, 
And  rules  the   swelling  seas. 

4m?       Hymn  108.    B.  2.    CM.        ag 
<4rU  x  3         St.  Asaphs,  Rochester. 

Access  to  the  throne  of  grace  by  a  Mediator. 

lPOME,  let  us  lift  our  joyful  eyes 
v_y     Up   to  the    courts  above, 
And  smile  to  see  our  Father  there 
Upon  a  throne  of   love. 

2  Once  'twas  a  seat  of  dreadful  wrath, 
And   shot  devouring  flame  ; 
Our   God  appear'd  consuming   fire, 
And  vengeance  was  his  name. 

SRich  were  the  drops    of  Jesus'  blood, 
That  calm'd  his  frowning  face  ; 
That  sprinkled  o'er  the  burning  throne, 
And   turn'd  the    wrath  to  grace! 

4  Now  we  may  bow  before  Ins  feet, 

And  venture   near  the  Lord  ; 
"No  fiery  cherub   guards  his   seat, 
Nor  double  flaming   sword. 

5  The  peaceful  gates  of  heavenly  bliss 

Are   open'd  by  the  Son  ; 
High  let  us  raise  our  notes  of  praise, 
And  reach   th'  Almighty  throne. 

6  To  thee  ten  thousand  thanks  we  bring> 

Great  Advocate  on  high ; 
And  glory  to  th'  eternal    King, 
That  lays  his  fary  bv. 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP.        402,  403 

Ano)    Psalm  84.    1st.  Part.    L.  M.    * 
*Uw  S     Portugal,  Green's  Hundredth. 

The  pleasures  of  public  worship. 
1TTOW  pleasant,   how  divinely  fair, 
n  O  Lord  of  Hosts,  thy  dwellings  are! 
With  long  desire  my  spirit  faints 
To  meet  the  assemblies  of  thy  saints. 

2  My  flesh  would  rest  in  thine  abode ; 
My  panting  heart  cries  out  for  God ; 
My  God  !  my  King!  why  should  I  be 
So"  far  from  all  my  joys  and  thee  } 

3  The  sparrow  chooses  where  to  rest, 
And  for  her  young  provides  her  nest: 
But  will    my   God  to  sparrows  grant 
That  pleasure  which  his  children  want  ? 

4  Blest  are  the  saints,  who  sit  on  high, 
Around  thy   throne  of  majesty  ; 
Thy  brightest  glories  shine  above, 
And  all  their  work  is  praise  and  love. 

5  Blest  are  the  souls  that  find  a  place 
Within  the  temple  of  thy  grace ; 
There  they  behold  thy  gentler  rays, 
And  seek  thy  face,  and  learn  thy  praise 

6  Blest  are  the  men  whose  hearts  are  set 
To  find  the  way  to  Zion's  gate  ; 
God  is  their  strength  ;  and  through  the 

road 
They  lean  upon  their   helper,  God. 

7  Cheerful     they     walk     with    growing 

strength, 
Till  all  shall  meet  in  heaven  at  length  ; 
Till  all  before  thy  face  appear, 
And  join  in  nobler  worship  there. 

Anal     Psalm  84.    2d.  Part.    L.  M.   gg 

w<*  J  Italy,  Eaton. 

God  and  his  church  ;  or,  grace  and  glory. 

1  (~*  REAT  God,attend,  while  Zion  sings 
v-T  The  joy,  that  from   thy   presence 

springs ; 
To  spend  one  day  with  thee  on  earth 
Exceeds  a  thousand,  days  of  mirth. 


401.  WORSHIP. 

2 Might  I    enjoy    the   meanest  place 
Within  thy   house,   ()  God  of  grace, 

Not  tents  of  ease,  nor  thrones  of  power, 
Should  tempt  my  feet  to  leave  thy  door. 
3 God  is  our  sun,  he  makes  our  day: 
God  is  our  shield,  he  guards  our  way 
From  all  the  assaults  of  hell  and  sin, 
From  foes  without,   and  foes   within. 

4  All   needful  grace   will  God  bestow, 
And  crown   that  grace  with  glory  too: 
He  gives   us  all  things,   and  withholds 
No  real   good   from    upright   souls. 

5  ()  God,  our  King,  whose  sovereign  sway 
The  glorious  hosts  of  heaven  obey ; 
And  devils  at    thy   presence  flee; 
Blest   is  the  man  that  trusts  in  thee. 

A.n±l  Psalm 84.    CM.  * 

*u*3         Brattle  Street,  Parma. 
Delight  in  ordinance*  ofivorshi/i ;  or,  God 
present  in  his  churches. 

1  \f[  Y  soul,  how  lovely   is  the  place 
JLY1    To  which   thy  Gcd  resorts  ! 
'Tis  heaven  to  see  his  smiling  face, 

Though  in  his  earthly   courts. 

2  There  the  great  Monarch  of  the  skies 

His  saving  power  displays ; 
And  light  breaks   in   upon  our  eyes 
V\  ith  kind   and  quickening   rays. 

3  With  his  rich  gifts,  the  heavenly  Dove 

Descends  and  fills  the  place, 
While  Christ  reveals  his  wondrous  love, 
And  sheds  abroad  his  grace. 

4  There,  mighty  God,  thy  words  declare 

The  secrets  of  thy    will ; 
And  still   we  seek  thy  mercy  there, 
And   sing   thy   praises  still. 
Pause. 

5  My  heart  and  flesh  cry  out  for  thee, 

While  far  from    thine   abode : 
When  siiail  I  tread  thy  courts,  and  see 
My  Saviour  and  mv  God. 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP.  405 

6  The  sparrow  builds  herself  a  nest, 

And  suffers   no  remove; 
O  make  me,  like  the  spaj^ow*  blest, 
To  dwell  but  where  I  lover 

7  To  sit  one   day  beneath  thine   eye, 

And  hear  thy  gracious  voice, 
Exceeds  a  whole  eternity 
Employ 'd  in  carnal  joys. 

8  Lord,  at  thy  threshold  I  would   wait, 

While  Jesus  is  within, 
Rather  than  fill    a  throne  of  state, 
Or  live  in  tents  of  sin. 

9  Could  I  command  the  spacious  land, 

And  the  more  boundless  sea, 
For  one  blest  hour  at  thy  right  hand 
I'd  give  them  both  away. 


405} 


Psalm  84.    H.  M. 
Bethesda,  Portsmouth. 
Longing  for  the  house  of  God. 

LORD  of  the  worlds  above, 
How  pleasant  and  how  fair 
The  dwellings  of  thy  love, 
Thine  eartbly  temples  are .' 
To  thine  abode 
My  heart  aspires, 
With  warm  desires 
To  see  my  God. 

The  sparrow  for  her  young 
With  pleasure  seeks  a  nest, 
And  wandering  swallows  long 
To  find  their  wonted  rest: 

My  spirit  faints, 

With  equal  zeal, 

To  rise  and  dwell 

Among  thy  saints. 

O  happy  souls  that  pray 
Where  God  appoints  to'  hear ! 
O  happy  men  that  pay 

Their  constant  service  there! 


405  WORSHIP. 


They  praise  thee  still; 
And  happy  they 
That  love  the  way 
To  Zion's  hill ! 

4  They  go  from  strength  to  strength, 
Through  this   dark  vale  of  tears, 
Till  each  arrives  at  length, 

Till  each  in  heaven  appears : 

0  glorious  seat, 
When  God  our  King 
Shall  thither  bring 
Our  willing  feet! 

Pause. 

5  To  spend  one  sacred  day, 
Where  God  and  saints  abide, 
Affords  diviner  joy 

Than  thousand   days  beside  : 
Where  God   resorts, 

1  love  it  more 
To  keep  the  door, 
Than  shine  in  courts. 

6  God  is  our  sun  and  shield, 
Our  light  and  our  defence ; 
With  gifts  his  hands  are  fill'd, 
We  draw  our  blessings  thence : 

He  shall  bestow 
On  Jacob's  race 
Peculiar  grace, 
And  glory  too. 

7  The  Lord  his  people  loves; 
His  hand  no  good   withholds 
From  those  his  heart   approves, 
From  pure  and  pious  souls: 

Thrice  happy  he, 
O   God  of  Hosts, 
Whose  spirit  trusts 
Alone  in  thee' 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP.  406,407 

Anay        JIymn  123.    B.2.    L.  M.     ^ 
?UD  J  Shoel,  Newcourt 

77/e  benefit  of  public  ordinances. 

1  A  WAY  from  every  mortal  care, 
±\.  Away  from  earth,  our  souls  retreat ; 
We  leave  this  worthless  world  afar, 
And  wait  and  worship  near  thy  seat- 

2  Lord,  in  the  temple  of  thy  grace 
We  see  thy  feet,  and  we  adore ; 
We  gaze  upon  thy  lovely  face, 

And  learn  the  wonders  of  thy  power. 

3  While  here  our  various  wants  we  mourn, 
United  groans  ascend  on  high; 

And  prayers  produce  a  quick  return 
Of  blessings  in  variety. 

4  [If  Satan  rage,  and  sin  grow  strong, 
Here  we  receive  some  cheering  word ; 
We  gird  the  gospel  armour  on, 

To  fight  the  battles  of  the  Lord. 

5  Or  if  our  spirit  faints  and  dies, 
(Our    conscience    gall'd    with    inward 

stings) 
Here  doth  the  righteous  Sun  arise, 
With  healing  beams  beneath  his  wings.] 

6  Father !  my  soul  would  still  abide 
Within  thy  temple,  near  thy  side; 
But  if  my  feet  must  hence  depart, 
Still  keep  thy  dwelling  in  my  heart. 

- n>7  )     Psalm  27.    1st.  Part.    C.  M.  * 
±KJ  f  J         Arundel,  Hymn  Second. 

The  church  is  our  delight  and  safety. 
1 HPHE  Lord  of  glory  is  my  light, 
A    And  my  salvation  too: 
God  is  my  strength,  nor  will  I  fear 
What  all  my  foes  can  do. 

2  One  privilege  my  heart  desires  : 
O!  grant  me  an  abode 
Among  the  churches  of  thy  saints. 
The  temples  of  my  God. 


408  WORSHIP. 

3  There  shall   I  offer   my  requests. 

And  see  thy  beauty  still  ; 
Shall  hear  thy  messages  of  love, 
And  there  enquire  thy  will. 

4  When  troubles  rise,  and  storms  appear* 

There \n ay  his   children  hide; 
God  has  a  strong  pavilion,  where 
He  makes  my  soul  abide. 

5  Now  shall  my  head  be  lifted  high 

Above  my  foes  around ; 
And  songs  of  joy  and  victory 
Within  thy  temple  sound. 

.nft^     Psalm  27.    2d.  Part.    CM.   * 
wo)         Abridge,  Christmas. 
Prayer  and  hofie. 

1  C  OON  as  I  heard  my  Father  say, 
O  "  Ye  children,  seek  my  grace  ;" 
My  heart  rcply'd,   without  delay, 

*'  I'll  seek  my  Father's  face." 

2  Let  not  thy  face  be  hid  from  me, 

Nor  frown   my  soul  away ; 
God  of  my  life,  I  fly  to  thee 
In  a  distressing  day. 

2  Should  friends  and  kindred,  near  and 
dear, 
Leave  me  to  want  or  die, 
My  God  would  make  my  life  his  care, 
And  all  my  need  supply. 

4  My  fainting  flesh  had  died  with  grief, 

Had  not  my  soul  believed 
To  see  thy  grace  provide  relief; 
Nor  was  my  hope  deceived. 

5  Wait  on  the  Lord,  ye  trembling  saints, 

And  keep  your  courage  up ; 
He'll  raise  your  spirit  when  it  faints, 
And  far  exceed  your  hope. 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP.  409,410 

AnQ>    Psalm  65.    1st. Part.    CM.   * 

4U J  j  Devizes,  Christmas. 

A  Jirayer -hearing  God,  and  the  Gentiles 
called. 

1  T}RAiSE  waits  in  Zion,  Lord,  for  thee  ; 
-I     There  shall  our  vows  be  paid : 
Thou  hast  an  ear  when  sinners  pray; 

All   flesh  shall  seek  thine  aid. 

2  Lord,  our  iniquities  prevail, 

But  pardoning  grace  is  thine : 
And  thou  wilt  grant  us  power  and  skill 
To  conquer  every   sin. 

3  Blest  are  the  men  whom  thou  wilt  choose, 

To  bring  them  near  thy  face ; 
Give  them  a  dwelling  in"  thine  house9 
To  feast  upon  thy  grace. 

4  In  answering  what  thy  church  requests,, 

Thy  truth  and  terror   shine, 
And  works  of  dreadful  righteousness 
Fulfil  thy  kind   design. 

5  Thus  shall  the  wondering  nations  see 

The  Lord  is  good  and  just :    . 
And  distant  islands  fly  to  thee, 
And  make  thy  name  their  trust. 

6  They  dread  thy  glittering  tokens,  Lord, 

When  signs  in  heaven   appear; 
But  they  shall  learn  thy  holy  word, 
And  love,   as  well  as  fear. 


410} 


Psalm  65. 1st.  Part.  L.  M.  b  orgj 
Monmouth,  Bath. 
Public  prayer  and  praise. 

1  HP  HE  praise  of  Zion  waits  for  thee, 

X    My  God  ;  and  praise  becomes  thy 
house : 
There  shall   thy  saints  thy  glory  see, 
And  there  perform  their  public  vows. 

2  O  thou,  whose  mercy  bends  the  skies, 
To  save,  when  humble  sinners  pray, 
All  lands  to  thee  shall  lift  their    eye?. 
And  islands  of  the  northern  sea.. 

N  4 


411  WORSHIP. 

3  Against  my  will  my  sins  prevail, 

But  grace  shall  purge  away  their  stain ; 
The  blood  of  Christ  will  never  fail 
To  wash  my  garments  white  again. 

4  Blest  is  the  man  whom  thou  shalt  choose, 
And  give  him   kind   access   to  thee; 
Give  him  a  place  within  thy  house, 
To  taste  thy  love  divinely  free. 

Pause. 

5  Let  Babel  fear  when  Zion  prays ; 
Babel,  prepare  for  long  distress, 
When  Zion's  God  himself  arrays 
In  terror  and  in  righteousness. 

6  With  dreadful  glory,  God  fulfils 
What  his  afflicted  saints  request ; 
And  with   almighty  wrath  reveals 
His  love,  to  give  his  churches  rest. 

7  Then  shall  the  flocking  nations  run 
To  Zion's  hill,  and  own  their  Lord ; 
The  rising  and  the  setting  sun 
Shall  see  the  Saviour's  name  adored. 

*  t  ,  ;  Psalm  116.  2d.  Part.  C.  M.  fc>or» 
4,1 1  S         St.  Martin's,  St.  James. 
Vows,  made  in  trouble,  /laid  in  the  church  > 
or,  fiublic  thanks  for  firivate  deliverance. 
1 U  THAT  shall  I  render  to  my  God 
VV    For  all  his  kindness  shown  ? 
My  feet  shall  visit  thine  abode, 
My  songs  address  thy  throne. 

2  Among  the  saints  that  fill  thine  house 

My  offerings  shall  be  paid ; 
There  shall  my  zeal  perform  the  vows 
My  soul  in  anguish  made. 

3  How  much  is  mercy  thy  delight, 

Thou  ever  blessed  God! 
How  dear  thy  servants  in  thy  sight ' 
Haw  precious  is  their  blood ! 


LORD'S  DAY.  412,413 

4  How  happy  all  thy  servants  are ! 

How  great  thy  grace  to  me  ! 
My  life,  which  thou  hast  made  thy  care, 
Lord,  I  devote  to   thee. 

5  Now  I  am  thine,   forever  thine, 

Nor  shall  my  purpose  move ; 
Thy  hand  hath  loos'd  my  bonds  of  pain, 
And  bound  me  with  thy  love. 

»  Here  in  thy  courts  I  leave  my  vow, 
And  thy  rich  grace  record; 
Witness,  ye  saints,  who  hear  me  now, 
If  I  forsake  the  Lord. 


412^ 


Hymn  145.    B.  2.    CM.     3£ 
St.  James,  Christmas. 
Sight  through  a  glass,  and  face  to  face, 

1  T  LOVE  the  windows  of  thy  grace, 
-*•  Through  which  my  Lord  is  seen  ; 
And  long  te  meet  my  Saviour's  face, 

Without  a  glass  between. 

2  O,  that  the  unhappy  hour  were  come, 

To  change  my  faith  to  sight ;  * 
I  shall  behold  my  Lord  at  home 
In  a  diviner  light. 

3  Haste,  my  Beloved,  and  remove 

These  interposing  days ! 
Then  shall  my  passions  all  be  love, 
And  all  my  powers  be  praise. 


413} 


LORD'S  DAY. 

Psalm  5.    CM. 
Arundel,  Christmas. 
For  the  Lvrd'sday  morning. 


1  T   ORD,  in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear 
JL<  My  voice  ascending  high; 
To  thee  will  I  direct  my  prayer, 
To  thee  lift  up  mine  eye  : 


41-1  WORSHIP. 

2  Up  to  the  hills,  where  Christ  is 

To  plead  for  all  his  saints, 
Presenting  at  his  Father's  throne 
Our  songs  and  our  complaints. 

3  Thou  art  a  God,  before  -whose  sight 

The  wicked  shall  not  stand  ; 

Sinners  shall  ne'er  be  thy  delight, 

Nor  dwell  at  thy  right  hand. 

4  But  to  thy  house  will  I   resort, 

To  taste  thy  mercies  there ; 
I  will  frequent  thine  holy  court, 
And  worship  in  thy  fear. 

5  O  may  thy  Spirit  guide  my  feet 

In  ways'  of  righteousness ! 
Make  every  path  of  duty  straight 
And  plain  before  my  face. 
Pause. 

6  My  watchful  enemies  combine 

To  tempt  my  feet  astray  ; 
They  flatter  with  a  base  design 
To  make  my  soul  their  prey. 

7  Lord,  crush  the  serpent  in  the  dust, 

And  all  his  plots  destroy  ; 
While  those,  that  in  thy  mercy  trust 
Forever  shout  for  joy. 

8  The  men,  that  love  and  fear  thy  name 

Shall   see  their  hopes  fulfiU'd ; 
The  mighty  God  will  compass  them 
With  favour  as  a  shield. 

,u)     Psalm  19.    1st.  Part.    S.  M.    * 
*  x  *  S         Peckham,  St.  Thomas. 
The  books  of  nature  and  scripture. 
For  a  Lord's  day  morning. 

1  T)  EHOLD  the  lofty  sky 

-»3    Declares  its  Maker,  God  ; 
And  all  his  starry  works  on  high 
Proclaim  his  power   abroad. 

2  The  darkness  and  the  light 

Still  keep  their  course  the  same  ; 
While  night  to  cay,  and  day   to  night 
Divinelv    teach  his    name. 


LORD'S  DAY.  415 

3  In  every  different  land 

Their  general  voice  is  known  ; 
They  show  the  wonders  of  his  hand, 
And  orders  of  his  throne. 

4  Ye  Christian  lands,  rejoice ! 
Here  he  reveals  his  word; 

We  are  not  left  to  nature's  voice 
To  bid  us  know  the  Lord. 

5  His  statutes  and  commands 
Are   set  before  our  eyes ; 

He   puts  his  gospel  in  our  hands, 
Where  our  salvation  lies. 

6  His  laws  are  just  and  pure  ; 
His  truth  without   deceit; 

His  promises  forever  sure, 
And  his  rewards  are  great. 

7  [Kot  honey  to  the  taste 
Affords  so  much   delight ; 

Nor  gold  that  has  the  furnace  pass'd 
So  much  allures  the  sight. 

8  While  of  thy  works  I  sing, 
Thv  glory  to  proclaim, 

Accept  the  praise,  my  God,  my  King, 
In  my  Redeemer's  name.] 

^i*?     Psalm  19.    2d.  Part.    S.  M.    * 

*  L  °  3  Dover,  Wakefield. 

God's  word  ?nost  excellent ;  or,  sincerity 

and  watchfulness* 

For  a  Lord's  day  morning. 

1  "TOEHOLD  the   morning    sun 
-D     Begins  his   glorious  way ! 

His  beams  through  all  the  nations  run, 
And  life  and  light  convey. 

2  But  where  the  gosp>el  comes. 
It  spreads   diviner  light; 

It  calls  dead  sinners  from  their  tombs, 
And  gives   the  blind  their  sight. 

3  How  perfect  is  thy  word ! 
And  all  thy  judgments  just; 

Forever  sure  thy  promise,  Lord, 
And  men  securely  trust. 


416  WORSHIP. 

4  My  gracious  God,  how  plain 
Are    thy  directions    given ! 

O  may  I  never  read  in  vain, 
But  find  the  path   to    heaven. 

Pause. 

5  I  hear  thy  word  with  love, 
And  I  would   fain  obey ; 

Send   thy  good  Spirit  from  above, 
To  guide  me,  lest   I  stray. 

6  O  who  can  ever  find 
The  errors  of  his    ways? 

Yet  with  a  bold  presumptuous  mind 
I  would   not  dare  transgress. 

7  Warn  me  of  every  sin; 
Forgive  my  secret  faults, 

And  cleanse  this  guilty  soul  of  mine, 
Whose  crimes  exceed  my  thoughts. 
S     While  with  my  heart  and  tongue 
I  spread  thy  praise  abroad, 
Accept  the  worship  and  the  song, 
My  Saviour  and  my  God. 

A  ,  r>  >    Psalm  63.    1st.  Part.    C.  M.    j» 
41  °S  Parma,  Arundel. 

The  morning  of  a  Lord's  day. 

1  T7  ARLY,  my  God,  without  delay, 
-l"-i    I  haste  to  seek  thy  face  : 
My  thirsty   spirit  faints  away, 

Without  thy  cheering  grace. 

2  So  pilgrims  on  the  scorching  sand, 

Beneath  a  burning  sky, 
Long  for  cooling  stream  at  hand, 
And  they  must  drink  or  die. 

3  I've  seen  thy  glory  and  thy  power 

Through  all  thy  temple  shine; 
My  God,  repeat  that  heavenly   hour, 
That  vision  so  divine ! 

4  Not  all  the  blessings  of  a  feast 

Can  please  my  soul  so  well, 
As  when  thy  richer  grace  I  taste 
And  in  thy  presence  dwell. 


LORD'S  DAY.  m 

5  Not  life  itself,    with  all  her  joys, 
Can   my  best  passions  move, 
Or  raise  so  high  my  cheerful  voice, 
As  thy   forgiving  love. 

■6  Thus  till  my  last  expiring  clay, 
I'll  bless  my  God  and  King; 
Thus  will  I  lift  my  hands  to  pray, 
And  tune  my  lips   to  sing. 


.41*}  Psalm  63.    L.  M.  3£ 

7  $       Eaton.  Green's  Hundredth. 

Longing  after  God  ;    or,  tfte  love  of  God 

better  than  life, 

1  ORE  AT    God,    indulge    my  humble 
vJ  claim ; 

Thou   art  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest ; 
The  glories  that  compose  thy  name 
Stand  all  engag'd  to  make  me  blest. 

2  Thou  great  and  good,  thou  just  and  wise, 
Thou  art  my  Father  and  my  God; 
And  I  am  thine  by  sacred  ties ; 

Thy  son,  thy  servant  bought  with  blood. 

3  With  heart,  and  eyes,  and  lifted  hands, 
For  thee  I  long,  to  thee  I  look; 

As  travelers,  in  thirsty  lands, 
Pant  for  the  cooling  water-brook. 

4  With  early  feet  I  love  t'   appear 
Among  thy  saints,   and  seek  thy  face; 
Oft  have  I  seen  thy  glory  there, 
And  felt  the  power  of  sovereign  grace, 

5  Not  fruits  nor  wines  that  tempt  our  taste, 
Nor  all  the  joys  our  senses  know, 
Could  make  me  so  divinely    blest, 
Or  raise  my  cheerful  passions  so. 

6 My  life  itself,  without  thy  love,, 
No  taste  of  pleasure  could  afford; 
'T would  but  a  tiresome  burden  prore, 
l£  I  were  banish'd  from  the  Lord, 
0 


418  WORSHIP. 

7  Amidst  the  wakeful  hours  of  night, 
When  busy  cares  afflict  my  head, 
One   thought  of  thee  gives  new  delight, 
And   adds  refreshment  to  my  bed. 

8  I'll  lift  my  hands,  I'll  raise  my  voice, 
While  I  have  breath  to  pray  or  praise  ; 
This  work  shall  make  my  heart  rejoice, 
And  spend  the  remnant  of  my  days. 

A1Q?         Psalm  63.    S.  M.  * 

* l  °  S         Hopkins,  Thacher. 
S  eking-  r.iod. 

1  TVyf  Y  God,  permit  my  tongue 
iAJ.  This  joy,  to  call  thee  mine; 

And  let  mv  earlv   cries  prevail 
To  tase  thy  love  divine. 

2  My  thirsty,  fainting  soul 
Thy  mercy  does  implore; 

Not  travellers  in  desert  lands 
Can  pant  for  water  more. 

3  Within  thy  churches,  Lord, 
I  long  to  find  my  place ; 

Thy  power  and  glory  to  behold. 
And  feel  thy  quickening  grace. 

4  For  life  without  thy  love 
No  relish  can  afford; 

No  joy  can  be  compar'd  to  this, 
To  serve  and  please  the  Lord, 

5  To  thee  I'll  lift  my  hands, 
And  praise  thee  while  I  live  ; 

Not  the  rich  dainties  of  a  feast 
Such  food  or  pleasure  give. 

6  In  wakeful  hours  of  night, 
I  call  my  God  to  mind; 

I  think  how  wise  thy  counsels  are,. 
And  all  thy  dealings  kind. 

7  Since  thou  hast  been  my  help, 
To  thee  my  spirit  flies, 

And  on  thy  watchful  providence 
My  cheerful  hope  relies. 


LORD'S  DAY.  419,  420 

8     The  shadow  of  thy  wings 
My  soul  in  safety  keeps ; 
I  follow  where  my  Father  leads, 
And  he  supports  my  steps. 

a]q}        Hymn  14.    B.  2.    S.  M.        «: 

*  l  y  V         Silver  Street,  Watchman. 
The  Lord's  day  ;  or.  delight  in  ordinances. 

1  \X  WELCOME,  sweet  day  of  rest, 

VV    That  saw  the  Lord  arise; 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes  ! 

2  The  King  himself  comes  near, 
And  feasts  his  saints  to  dav  : 

Here  we  may  sit,  and  see  him  here, 
And  love,  and  praise,    and  pray. 

3  One  day  amidst  the  place 
Where  my  dear  God  hath  been, 

Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasurable  sin. 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay 
In  such  a  frame  as  this; 

And  sit  and  sing  herself  away 
To  everlasting  bliss. 

&<lCl\    Psalm92-    1st. Part.    L.M.   8* 
'*^uj>        Gloucester,  Antigua. 

A  fisalm  for  the  Lord1?  day. 

1  C  WEET  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King, 
O  To  praise  thy  name,  give  thanks  and 

sing, 
To  shew  thy  love  by  morning  light, 
And  talk  of  all  thy  truth  at  night. 

2  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest, 

No  mortal  cares  shall  seize  my  breast ; 
O  mav  mv  heart  in  tune  be  found, 
Like  David's  harp  of  solemn  sound ! 
3M    heart  shnll  triumph  in  mv  Lord, 
And  bless  his  works,  and  bless  his  word: 
Thy  works  of  grace,  how  bright  they 

shine ! 
How  deeD  thv  counsels  !  how  dhrme ! 

Q'2     " 


421  WORSHIP. 

4  Fools  never  raise  their  thoughts  so  high  : 
Like  brutes  they  live,  like  brutes  they 

die; 
Like  grass  they  flourish,  till  thy  breath 
Blast  them  in  everlasting  death. 

5  But  I  shall  share  a  glorious  part, 
When  grace  hath  well  rehVd  my  heart, 
And  fresh   supplies  of  joy  are  shed, 
Like  holy  oil,  to  cheer  my  head. 

6  Sin  (my  worst  enemy  before) 

Shall  vex  my   eyes  and  ears  no  more ; 
My   inward  foes  shall  all  be  slain, 
Nor  Satan  break  my  peace  again. 

7  Then  shall  I   see,  and  hear,  and  know 
All   I  desir'd  or  wish'd  below; 

And   every  power  find  sweet    employ 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 


421  £ 


Hymn  72.    B.  2.    CM.       % 
Irish,  Mear. 

The  Lord's  day  ;    or,  the  resurrection  of 
Christ. 

1  T)  LEST  morning,  whose  young  dawn- 
Jl)  ing  rays 

Beheld  our  rising  God  ; 
That  saw  him   triumph   o'er  the  dust, 
And  leave  his  dark  abode  ! 

2  In  the  cold  prison  of  a  tomb 

The  dead  Redeemer  lay, 
Till  the  revolving  skies  had  brought 
The  third,  th'   appointed  day. 

3  Hell  and  the  grave  unite  their  force 

To  hold  our  God  in  vain ; 
The  sleeping  Conqueror  arose, 
And  burst  their  feeble  chain. 

4  To  thy  great  name,  Almighty  Lord, 

These  sacred  hours  we  pay; 
And   loud  hosannas   shall  proclaim 
The  triumph   of  the  day. 


LORD'S  DAY.  422, 42€ 

5  [Salvation  and  immortal  praise 
To  our  victorious   King; 
Let  heaven,  and  earth,  and  rocks,  and 
seas, 
With  glad  hosannas  ring.] 

ac)o\  Psalm  118.    4th.  Part.    CM.  « 
*--"5  Braintree,  York. 

Hosanna  ;    the  Lord's  day ;   or,  Christ's 
' resurrection  and  our  salvation. 

1  HPHIS  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made, 

J.    He  calls  the  hours  his  own ; 
Let  heaven  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad, 
And  praise  surround  the  throne. 

2  To-day  he  rose,  and  left  the  dead, 

And   Satan's  empire   fell; 
To-day  the  saints  his  triumphs  spread, 
And  all  his  wonders  tell. 

3  Hosanna   to  th'  anointed  King, 

To  David's   holy  Son: 
Help  us,  O  Lord;  descend  and  bring 
Salvation  from   thy   throne. 

4  Blest  be  the  Lord,  who  comes  to  men 

With   messages  of  grace; 
Who  comes  in  God  his  Father's  name, 
To  save  our  sinful  race. 

5  Hosanna  in  the  highest  strains 

The  church  on  earth  can   raise  ; 
The  highest  heavens,  in  which  he  reigns, 
Shall  give  him  nobler  praise. 

aoqX        Psalm  118.    S.  M.  * 

*^*5         Thacher,  Dover. 
An  hosanna  for  the  Lord's  day ;   or,  a 
nezu  song  of  solvation  by  Christ. 

1  C^E  what  a  living  stone 
O  The  builders  did  refuse ; 

Yet  God  hath  built  his  church  thereon, 
In  spite  of  envious  Jews. 

2  The  scribe  and  angry  priest 
Reject  thine  only  Son ; 

Yet  on  this  rock  shall  Zion  rest, 
As  the  chief  corner-atone. 


424  WORSHIP 

3  The  work,  O   Lord,  is  thine. 
And   wondrous  in   our  eyes ; 

This  day  dedans  it  all   divine, 
This  day  did  Jesus  rise. 

4  This  is  the  glorious  day 
That  our   Redeemer  made; 

Ler  »is  rejoice,  and   sing,   and  pray, 
Let  all  the  church  be  glad. 

5  Hosanna   to  the  King 
Of  David's  roval  blood; 

Bless  him,  ye  saints;  he  comes  to  bring 
Salvation  from  your  God. 

6  We  bless  thine  holv  word, 
Which  all  this  grace  displays; 

And  offer  on  thine  altar,   Lord, 
Our  sacrifice  of  praise. 


A.O±  I  Psalm  118.    L.  M.  m 

*z  t  J        Nantwich,  Old  Hundred. 
The  samr. 

IT    O  !   what  a  glorious  corner-stone 
JLi  The    Jewish  builders  did   refuse; 
But  God  hath  built  his  church  thereon, 
In  spite  of  envy,  and  the  Jews. 

2  Great  God !  the  work  is  all  divine, 
The  joy  and  wonder  of  our  eyes; 
This  is  the  day  that  proves  it  thine. 
The  day  that  saw  our  Saviour  rise. 

3  Sinners  rejoice,  and  saints  be  glad; 
Hosanna,  let  his  name  be  blest ; 

A  thousand  honours  on  his   head, 
With  peace,  and  light,  and  glory  rest ! 

4  In  God's  own  name  he  comes  to  bring 
Salvation  to  our  dying  race ; 

Let  the  whole  church  address  their  King 
Writh  hearts  of  joy,  and  songs  of  praise. 


BEFORE  SERMON.  425,426 


425  | 


BEFORE  PRAYER. 

Psalm   95.     C.  M. 

Rochester,  Parma. 

Afimlm  before  prayer 


1  O ING  to  the  Lord  Jehovah's  name, 
O  And  in  his  strength  rejoice  ; 
When  his  salvation  is  our  theme, 

Exalted  be  our  voice. 

2  With  thanks  approach  his  awful  sight, 

And  psalms  of  honou.    sing ; 
The  Lord's  a  God  of  boundless  might, 
The  whole  creation's  King. 

3  Let  princes  hear,  let  angels  know 

How  mean  their  natures   seem, 
Those  gods  on  high,  and   gods  below, 
When  once  compar'd  with  him. 

4  Earth,  with  its  caverns,  dark  and  deep. 

Lies  in  his  spacious  hand ; 
He  fix'd  the  seas  what  bounds  to  keep. 
And  where  the  hills  must   stand. 

5 Come,  and  with  humble  souls  adore; 
Come,  kneel  before  I  *    face  ; 
O  may  the  creatures  of  his  power 
Be  children  of  his  grace! 

6  Now  is  the  time :  he  bends  his  ear, 
And  waits  for  your  request; 
Come,  lest  he  rouse  his  wrath,  and  swear 
"Ye  shall  not  see  my  rest." 


BEFORE  SERMON. 

Aor\  Psalm  95.    9.M.  S 

*-°J  Silver  Street,  Dover. 

ji  psalm  before  sermon. 
1     /^OME,  sound  his  praise  abroad, 
V-y'  And  hymns  of  glory  sing; 
Jehovah  is  the  sovereign  God, 
The  universal  King. 


*27  WORSHIP. 

2  He  form'd  the  deeps  unknown  , 
He  gave  the  seas  their  bound; 

The  watery  worlds  are  all  his  own, 
And  all  the  solid  ground. 

3  Come,  worship   at  his  throne, 
Come,  bow  before  the  Lord: 

We  are  his  works,  and  not  our  own, 
He  form'd  us  by  his  word. 

4  To-day  attend  his  voice, 
Nor  dare  provoke  his  rod  ; 

Come,  like  the  people  of  his  choice, 
And  own  your  gracious  God. 

5  But  if  your  ears  refuse 
The  language  of  his  grice, 

And  hearts  grow    hard,  like  stubborn 
Jews, 
That  unbelieving  race ; 

6  The  Lord,  in  vengeance  drest, 

ill  lift  his  hand,  and  swear, 

"Ye  that  despis'd  my  promis'd  rest 

"Shall  have  no  portion  there." 

aoiX  Psalm  95.    L.M.  & 

*~  '  i         Doddridge,  Castle  Street. 
Canaan  lost  though  unbelief;  ory  a  warn- 
ing to  delaying"  sinner*. 

1  f~^  OME,  let  our  voices  join  to  raise 
V^  A   sacred  song  of  solemn  praise : 
God  is  a  sovereign  King;   rehearse 
His  honours  in  exalted  verse. 

2  Come,  let  our  souls  address  the  Lord, 
Who  fram'd  our  natures  with  his  word : 
He  is  our  shepherd ;  we  the  sheep 
His  mercy  chose,  his  pastures  keep. 

3  Come,   let  us  hear  his  voice  to-day, 
The  counsels  of  his  love  obey; 
Nor   let  our  hardened  hearts  renew 
The  sins  and  plagues  that  Israel  knew. 

4  Israel,  that  saw  his  works  of  grace, 
Tempted  their  Maker  to  his  face; 
A  faithless,  unbelieving  brood, 

That  tir'd  the  patience  of  their  God. 


BEFORE  SERMON.  428 

5  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  «*  How  false  they 

prove  ! 
"Forget  my  power;  abuse  my  love: 
*  Since  they  despise  my  rest,  I  swear 
"Their  feet  shall  never  enter  there." 

6  [Look  back,  my  soul,  with  holy  dread, 
And  view  those   ancient  rebels  dead ; 
Attend  the  offer'd  grace  to-day; 
Nor  lose  the  blessing  by  delay. 

7  Seize  the  kind  promise,  while  it  waits, 
And  march  to  Zion's  heavenly  gates  ; 
Believe,  and  take  the  prcmis'd  rest, 
Obey,  and  be  forever  blest.] 

aoq7       Hymn  165,    B.  2.    CM.         b 
*^*5  Barby,  Bedford. 

Unfruitfubiess,  ignorance,  and  unsancti- 

Jiea  affections. 
1 T   ONG  have  I  sat  beneath  the  sound 
X~*  Of  thy  salvation,  Lord  ; 
But  still  how  weak  my  faith  is  found, 
And  knowledge  of  thy  word. 

2  Oft  I  frequent  thy  holy  place,    - 

And  hear  almost  in  vain  ; 
How  small  a  portion  of  thy  grace 
My  memory  can  can  retain ! 

3  [Mv  dear  Almighty,  and  my  God, 

How  little  art  thou  known 
By  all  the  judgments  of  thy  rod, 
And  blessings  of  thy  throne  !] 

4  [How  cold  and  feeble  is  my  love ! 

How  negligent  my  fear! 
How  low  my  hope  of  joys  above ! 
How  few  affections  there!] 
5Great  God !  thy  sovereign  power  impart, 
To  give  thy  word  success ! 
Write  thy  salvation  in  my  heart. 
And  make  me  learn  thy  grace. 
6  [Show  my  forgetful  feet  the  way 
That  leads  to  joys  on  high; 
There  knowledge  grows  without  decay, 
And  Ipve  shall  never  die.] 


429,430  WORSHIP. 


AFTER  SERMON. 

429?  Psalm  150.    CM.  X 

J         Christmas,  Sydenham. 
A  song  of  firaise. 
1TN  God's  own    house    pronounce    his 
A  praise ; 

His  grace  he  there  reveals; 
To  heaven  your  joy  and  wonder  raise. 
For  there  his  glory  dwells. 

2  Let  all  your  sacred  passions  move, 

While  you  rehearse  his  deeds: 
But  the  great  work  of  saving  love 
Your  highest  praise  exceeds. 

3  All  that  have  motion,  life  and  breath, 

Proclaim  your  Maker  blest ; 
Yet  when  my  voice  expires  in  death, 
My  soul  shall  praise  him  best. 

A<if\\     Hymn  135.    B.  1.    L.M.        % 
*«*U_J         Blendon,  Winchester. 
Th>    love  of  Christ  shed  abroad  in  the 
heart. 

COME,  dearest  Lord,  descend    and 
dwell 
By  faith  and  love  in  every  breast; 
Then  shall  we  know,  and  taste,  and  feel 
The  joys  that  cannot  be  express'd. 

2Come,fillour  hearts  with  inward  strength, 
Make   our  enlarged  souls  possess 
And  learn  the  height,  and  breadth,  and 

length 
Of  thine  immeasurable  grace. 

3  Now  to  the  God,  whose  power  can  da 
More  than  our  thoughts  or  wishes  know, 
Be  everlasting  honours  done 
By  all  the  church,throughChrist  his  So:1 


431  I 


THE  WORLD.  431,  432 


THE  WORLD. 

Hymn  101.    B.  2.    CM.        X 
Irish,  St.  David. 
The   world's  three   chief  temptations. 

1  t  X  THEN  in  the  light  of  faith  divine 
VV      We  look  on  things  below, 

Honour,  and  gold,  and  sensual  joy, 
How  vain  and  dangerous  too ! 

2  [Honour's  a  puff  of  noisy  breath  ; 

Yet  men  expose  their  blood, 
And  venture  everlasting  death, 
To  gain  that   airy  good. 

3  While  others  starve  the  nobler  mind. 

And   feed  on   shining  dust, 
They  rob   the  serpent  of  his   food, 
T'  indulge  a  sordid  lust.] 

4  The  pleasures  that  allure  our  sense 

Are  dangerous  snares  to  souls ; 
There's  but  a  drop  of  flattering  sweet, 
And  dash'd  with  bitter  bowls. 

5  God  is  mine  all-sufficient  good, 

My  portion  and  my    choice ; 
In  him  my  vast  desires  are  fill'd, 
And  all  my  powers  rejoice. 

6  In  vain  the  world  accosts  mine  ear, 

And  tempts  my  heart  anew; 
I  cannot  buy  your  bliss  so  dear, 
Nor  part  with  heaven  for  you. 

AC1oS       Hymn  146.    B.  2.    L.M.        b 
*6 *  X  Putney,  Kirk. 

The  vanity  of  creatures  ;  or,  no  rest  on 
earth. 

1"\  TAN  has  a  soul  of  vast  desires; 
■a-VA  He  burns  within  with  restless  fires; 
Toss'd  to  and  fro,  his  passions  fly 
From  vanity  to  vanity. 


433  THE  WORLD. 

2  In  vain  on  earth  we  hope  to  find 
Some  solid  good  to  fill  the   mind  ; 
We  try    new  pleasures — but  we  feel 
The  inward  thirst  and  torment  still. 

3  So  when  a  raging  fever  burns, 

We  shift  from  side  to  side  by  turns ; 

And  'tis  a  poor  relief  we  gain, 

To  change  the  place,  but  keep  the  pain. 

4 Great  God!    subdue  this  vicious  thirst. 
This  love  to  vanity  and  dust  ; 
Cure  the  vile  fever  of  the  mind, 
And  feed  our  souls  with  joys  refin'd. 

Aval        Hymn  56.    B.  2.    CM.        b 

*J^5         Buckingham,  Bedford. 

The  misery  of  being  without  God  in  this 

world;  or,  vain  firosficriiy. 
l'VTO!  I    shall  envy   them  no  more, 
i  tI     Who  grow  profanely    great, 
Though  they  increase  their  golden  store, 
And  rise  to  wondrous  height. 

2  They  taste  of  all  the  joys  that  grow 

Upon  this  earthly  clod ; 
Well,  they  may  search    the    creature 
through, 
For   they  have  ne'er  a  God. 

3  Shake    off  the  thoughts  of  dying  too, 

And  think   your  life  your  own ; 
But  death   comes  hast'nmg  on  to  you, 
To  mow  your  glory  down. 

4  Yes,  you  must  bow  your  stately  head, 

Away  your   spirit  flies, 
And  no  kind  angel  near  your  bed, 
To  bear  it  to  the  skies. 

5  Go  now,  and  boast  of  all  your  stores, 

And  tell  how   bright  they  shine ; 
Your  heaps  of  glittering  dust  are  yours, 
And  my  Redeemer's  mine, 


THE  WORLD.  434,  435 

AdA  )        Psalm  73.    L.  M.       &  or  b 

*J*S  All  Saints,  Bath. 

Thf  prosperity  of  sinners  cursed. 

1 T    ORD,    what    a  thoughtless  wretch 
i-<  was  I, 

To  mourn,  and  murmur,  and  repine 
To  see  the  wicked  placed  on  high. 
In  pride  and  robes  of  honour  shine ! 

2  But  O  their  end,  their  dreadful  end! 
Thy  sanctuary  taught  me  so: 

On  slippery  rocks  I  see  them  stand, 
And  fiery  billows  roll  below. 

3  Now  let  them  boast  how  tall  they  rise, 
I'll  never  envy  them  again; 

There  they  may  stand  with  haughty  eyes, 
Till  they  plunge  deep  in  endless  pain. 

4 Their  fancy 'd  joys,  how  fast  they  flee! 
Just  like  a  dream  when  man  awakes; 
Their  songs  of  softest  harmony 
Are  but  a  preface  to  their  plagues. 

5  Now  I  esteem  their  mirth  and  wine 
Too  dear  to  purchase  with  my  blood  ; 
Lord,  'tis  enough  that  thou  art  mine, 
My  life,  my  portion,  and  my  God. 

Azt;\       Hymn  164.    B.2.    CM.       k 

™°j  Abridge,  Durham.  D 

The  end  of  the  world. 

1  X\T HY  should  this  earth  delight  us  so  ? 

*  *      Why  should  we  fix  our  eyes 
On  these  low  grounds,  where  sorrows 
grow, 
And  every  pleasure  dies  ? 

2  While  time  his  sharpest  teeth  prepares 

Our  comforts  to  devour, 
There  is  a  land  above  the  stars, 
And  joys  above  his  power. 

3  Nature  shall  be  dissolv'd  and  die, 

The  sun  must  end    his  race, 
The  earth   and  sea  forever  fly 
Before  my  Saviour's  face. 


436        THE  JEWISH  CHURCH. 

4  When   will  that  glorious  morning  rise. 
When  the  last  trumpet  sound, 
And   call  the  nations  to  the  skies 
From  underneath  the  ground? 


THE  JEWISH   CHURCH. 

OR, 

THE  HISTORY  OF  THE  ISRAEL- 
ITES. 

A.aa  I  Psalm  105.    C.  M.  <* 

*JO  S  Rochester,  York. 

God's  conduct  to  Israel,  and  the  filagues 
of  Egypt. 

1  f^  IVE  thanks  to  God,  invoke  his  name, 
V_T     And  tell  the  world  his  grace ; 
Sound  through  the  earth  his  deeds  of 

fame, 
That  all  may  seek  his  face. 

2  His  covenant,  which  he  kept  in  mind 

For  numerous  ages  past. 
To    numerous  ages,  yet  behind, 
In  equal  force  shall  last. 

3  He  sware  to  Abrah'm  and  his  seed. 

And  made  the  blessing  sure ; 
Gentiles  the  ancient  promise  read, 
And  find  his  truth  endure. 

4"  Thy  seed  shall  make  all  nations  blest," 
(Said  the  Almighty  voice) 
"  And  Canaan's  landshall  be  their  rest, 
"The  type  of  heavenly  joys." 

5  [How  large  the  grant !    how  rich    the 
^race! 
To  give  them  Canaan's  land, 
When  they  were  strangers  ki  the  place. 
A  little  feeble  band  ! 


ISRAELITES.  436 

6  Like   pilgrims,   through  the  countries 

round, 
Securely  they  remov'd ; 
And  haughty  kings,that  on  them  frown'd, 
Severely  he  reprov'd. 

7  "  Touch  mine  anointed,  and  mine  arm 

"  Shall  soon  avenge    the  wrong ; 
"  The  man  that  does  my  prophets  harm, 
"  Shall  know  their  God  is  strong." 

8  Then  let  the  world  forbear  its  rage, 

Nor  put  the  church  in  fear: 
Israel  must  live  through  every  age, 
And  be  th'  Almighty's  care.] 

Pause  I. 

9  When  Pharaoh  dar'd  to  vex  the  saints, 

And  thus  provok'd  their  God, 
Moses  was  sent,  at  their  complaints, 
Arm'd  with  his  dreadful  rod. 

lOHe  call'd  for  darkness ;  darkness  came, 
Like  an  o'erwhelming  flood  ; 
He  turn'd  each  lake  and  every  stream 
To  lakes  and  streams  of  blood. 

11  He  gave  the  sign,  and  noisome  flies 

Through  the  whole  country  spread; 
And  frogs,  in  croaking  armies,  rise 
About  the  monarch's  bed. 

12  Through  fields,  and  towns,  and  palaces, 

The  tenfold  vengeance  flew  ! 
Locusts  in  swarms  devour'd  their  trees, 
And  hail  their  cattle  slew. 

13  Then  by  an  angel's  midnight  stroke, 

The  flower  of  Egypt  died; 
The  strength  of  every  house  was  broke, 
Their  glory  and  their  pride. 

14  Now  let  the  world  forbear    its  rage, 

Nor  put  the   church  in  fear; 
Israel  must  live  through  every  age, 
And  be  ths  Almighty's  care. 


437       THE  JEWISH  CHURCH. 

Pause  II. 

15  Thus  were  the  tribes  from   bondage 

brought, 
And  left  the  hated  ground: 
Each  some  Egyptian  spoils  had   got. 
And  not  one  feeble  found. 

16  The  Lord  himself  chose  out  their  way. 

And   mark'd  their  journeys   right  ; 
Gave  them  a  leading  cloud  by  day, 
A  fiery  guide  by   night. 

17  They  thirst ;  and  waters  from  the  rock 

In  rich   abundance  flow, 
And  following  still  the  course  they  took, 
Ran  all  the  desert  through. 

18  O  wondrous  stream  !    O  blessed  type 

Of  ever-flowing  grace! 
So  Christ  our  rock  maintains   our  life 
Through  all  this    wilderness. 

19  Thus  guarded  by  th'  Almighty  hand, 

Tne  chosen  tribes  possess'd 
Canaan  the  rich,  the  promis'd  land, 
And  there  enjoyed  their  rest. 

20  Then  let  the  world  forbear  its  rage, 

The  church  renounce  her  fear; 
Israel  must  live  through  every  age, 
And  be  th'  Almighty's  care. 

A Q7  )       Psalm   81.    S.  M.  * 

*•*  '  S  Thacher,  Dover. 

The  warnings  of  God  to  his  fieofile  ;    ort 
spiritual  blessings  and  punishments. 

1  CING  to  the  Lord  aloud, 
O  And  make   a  joyful  noise ; 

God  is  our  strength,  our  Saviour  God, 
Let  Israel  hear  his  voice. 

2  "From  vile  idolatry 

"  Preserve  my  worship  clean  : 
"  I  am  the  Lord  who  set  thee  free 
"  From  slavery   and   sin. 
S     "  Stretch  t  y   desires  abroad, 
"  And   I'll   supply  them   well : 
41  But  if  ye  will  refuse  your  God, 
"  If  Israel  will  rebel : 


ISRAELITES,  438 

4  "I'll  leave  them,"  saith  the  Lard, 
"  To  their  own  lusts  a  prey, 

"  And  let  them  run  the  dangerous  road  ; 
"  *Tis  their  own  chosen  way. 

5  "  Yet,  O  !  that  all  my  saints 

"  Would  hearken  to  my  voice  ? 
"  Soon  I  would  ease  their  sore  complaints 
"  And  bid  their  hearts  rejoice. 

6  "While  I  destroy'd  their  foes, 
"I'd  richly  feed  my  flock, 

"  And  they  should  taste  the  stream  that 
flows 
"From  their  eternal  Rock" 

„no>     Psa<lm78.  2d. Part.    CM.    * 
430  .J         St.  Martin's,  Irish. 
Israel's  rebellion  and  punishment  ;  or,  the 
sins  and  chastisements  of  God's  people. 

1  (~\  WHAT  a  stiff  rebellious  house 
v_y  Was  Jacob's  ancient  race ! 
False  to  their  own  most  solemn  vows, 

And  to  their  Maker's  grace. 

2  They  broke  the  covenant  of  his  love, 

And  did  his  laws  despise, 
Forgot  the  works  he  wrought,  to  prove 
His  power  before  their  eyes. 

3  They  saw  the  plagues  on  Egypt  light, 

From  his  avenguig  hand; 
What  dreadful  tokens  of  his  might 
Spread  o'er  the  stubborn  land. 

Tfeey  saw  him  cleave  the  mighty  sea, 
And  march  in  safety  through. 

With  watery  walls  to  guard  their  way, 
Till  they  had  'scap'd.  the  foe. 

5  A  wondrous  pillar  mark'd  the  road, 
Compos'd  of  shade  and  light; 
By  day  it  prov'd  a  sheltering  cloud, 
A  leading  Are  by  night. 
O  3 


439        THE  JEWISH  CHURCH. 

6  He  from  the  rock  their  thirst  supply 'd ; 

The  gushing  waters  fell, 
And  ran  in  rivers  by  their  side, 
A  constant  miracle. 

7  Yet  they  provok'd  the  Lord  most  high, 

And  dar'd  distrust  his  hand  ; 
**  Can  he  with  bread  our  hosts  supply 
"  Amid  this  desert  land  ?" 

8  The  Lord  with  indignation  heard, 

And   caus'd  his  wrath   to  flame  ; 
His  terrors  ever  stand  prepar'd 
To  vindicate  his  name. 

a0qI     Psalm  78.    3d.  Part.    CM.  * 
^^  J         Kingston,  Barby. 
The  fiunishment  of  luxury  and  intemper- 
ance ;  or,  chastisemtnt  and  salvation. 
1  \  X  7HEN  Israel  sins,  the  Lord  reproves 
V  V    And  fills  their  hearts  with  dread ; 
Yet  he  forgives  the  men  he  loves, 
And   sends  them  heavenly  bread. 
?He  fed  them  with  a  liberal  hand, 
And  made  his   treasures  known; 
He  gave  the  midnight  clouds  command 
To  pour  provision  down. 

3  The  manna,  like  a  morning  shower, 

Lay  thick  around  their  feet ; 
The  corn  of  heaven,  so  light,  so  pure, 
As  though  'twere  angels'  meat. 

4  But  they  in  murmuring  language  said, 

"Manna  is  all  our  feast, 
"We  loaf  he  this  light,  this  airy  bread; 
•'  We  must  have  flesh  to  taste." 

5  "  Ye  shall  have  flesh  to  please  your  lust," 

The  Lord   in  wrath  reply 'd ; 
And  sent  them  quails,  like  sand  or  dust, 
Heap'd  up  from  side  to  side. 
6 He  rave  them  all  their  own  desire; 
And  greedy  as  they  fed, 
F      vengeance  burnt  with  secret  fire, 
xnd  smote  the  rebels  dead, 


ISRAELITES.  440 

7  When  some  were  slain,  the  rest  return'd, 

And  sought  the  Lord  with  tears  ; 
Under  the  rod  they  fear'd  and  mourn'd, 
But  soon  forgot  their  fears. 

8  Oft  he  chastis'd,  and  still  forgave. 

Till,  by  his  gracious  hand, 

The  nation  he  resolv'd  to  save 

Possess'd  the  promis'd  land. 

A/in)  Psalm  107.  3d.Part.  L.M.  SSforb 
*w j         Armly,  Fountain. 
IntemfiCrance  furnished  and pardoned ;  or, 
afisalmfor  the  glutton  and  the  drunkard* 

1  \  7  AIN  man,  on  foolish  pleasures  bent, 

V  Prepares  for  his  own  punishment ; 
What  pains,  what  loathsome  maladies 
From  luxury  and  lust  arise ! 

2  The  drunkard  feels  his  vitals  waste, 
Yet  drowns  his  health  to  please  his  taste; 
Till  all  his  active  powers  are  lost, 
And  fainting  life  draws  near  the  dust, 

3  The  glutton  groans,  and  loathes  to  eats 
His  soul  abhors  delicious  meat ; 
Nature,  with   heavy  loads  oppress'd, 
Would  yield  to  death  to  be  releas'd. 

4  Then  how  the  frighted  sinners  fly 
To  God  for  help,   with  earnest  cry! 
He  hears  their  groans,  prolongs  their 

breath. 
And  saves  them  from  approaching  death. 

5  No  med'eines  could  effect  the  cure 
So  quick,  so  easy,  or  so   sure; 
The  deadly  sentence  God  repeals  ; 
He  sends  his  sovereign  word,  and  heals. 

p"  O  may  the  sons  of  men  record 
The  wondrous  goodness   of  the   Lord ! 
And  let  their  thankful  off'rings  prove 
How  they  adore  their  Maker's  love. 
O  4 


441,442    THE  JEWISH  CHURCH. 

AA  ,  )  rsALM  73.    4th.  Part.    L.  M.    m 
44  l  S         Castle  Street,  Eaton. 
Backsliding  and  forgiveness  ;  ortsinfiun- 
ished  and  saints  saved. 

1  /~^  RE  AT  God,  how  oft  did  Israel  prove 
VJ"  By  turns  thine  anger  and  thy  love  ! 
There  in  a  glass  our  hearts  may  see 
How  fickle  and  how  false  they  be. 

2  How  soon  the  faithless  Jews  forgot 
The  dreadful  wonders  God  had  wrought! 
Then  they  provoke  him  to  his  face, 
Nor  fear  "his  power,  nor  trust  his  grace. 

3  The  Lord  consum'd  their  years  in  pain, 
And  made  their  travels  long  and  vain  ; 
A  tedious  march,  through  unknown  ways, 
Wore  out  their  strength,  and  spent  their 

days. 

4  Oft.  when  they  saw  their  brethren  slain, 
They  mourn'd    and  sought    the   Lord 

again ; 
Call'd  him  the  Rock  of  their  abode, 
Their  high   Redeemer  and  their  God. 

5  Their  prayers  and  vows  before  him  rise, 
As  flattering  words,  or  solemn  lies, 
While  their  rebellious  tempers  prove 
False  to  his  covenant,  and  his  love. 

6  Yet  did  his  sovereign  grace  forgive 
The  men  who  not  desen  'd  to  live  ; 
His  anger  oft  away  he  tum'd, 

Or  else  with  gentle  flame  it  burn'd. 

7  He  saw   their  flesh  was  weak  and  frail, 
He  saw   temptations  still  prevail  ; 
The  God  of  Abrah'm  iov'd  them  still, 
And  led  them  to  his  holy  hill. 

a  a*}   Psalm  106.    2d.  Part.    S.M.    * 
44 *  \  St.  Thomas,  Froome. 

Israel  punished  and  pardoned  ;  ory  God's 

unchangeable  love. 
1     f^  OD  of  eternal  love, 

v_T  How  fickle  are  our  ways! 
And  yet  how  oft  did  Israel  prove 
Thy  constancy  of  grace ! 


ISRAELITES.  44S 

2  They  saw  thy  wonders  wrought, 
And  then  thy  praise  they  sung; 

But  soon  thy  works  of  power  forget, 
And  murmur'd  with  their  tongue. 

3  Now  they  believed  his  word, 
While  rocks  with   rivers  flow; 

Now  with  their  lusts  provoked  the  Lord, 
And  he  reduced  them  low. 

4  Yet  when  they  mourn'd  their  faults, 
He  hearken'd  to  their  groans ; 

Brought  his  own  covenant  to  his  thoughts, 
And  call'd  them   still  his  sons. 

5  Their  names  were  in  his  book, 
He  sav'd  them  from  their  foes; 

Oft  he  chastis'd,  but  ne'er  forsook 
The  people  that  he  chose. 

6  Let  Israel  bless  the  Lord, 
Who  lov'd  their  ancient  race; 

And  Christians  join  the  solemn  word, 
Amen,  to  all  their  praise. 

AAn\  Psalm  129.    CM.  m 

***  S  Clifton,  Tisbury. 

Persecutors  furnished. 

1  T  TP  from  my  youth,  may  Israel  sav, 
\J   Have  I  been  nurs'd  in  tears ; 

My  griefs  were  constant  as  the  day, 
And  tedious  as  the  years. 

2  Up  from  my  youth,  I  bore  the  rage 

Of  all  the  sons  of  strife  ; 
Oft  they  assail'd  my  riper  age, 
But  not  destroy'd  my  life. 

3  Their  cruel  plough  had  torn  my  flesh, 

With  furrows  long  and  deep ; 
Hourly  they  vex'd  my  wounds  afresh, 
Nor  let  my  sorrows  sleep. 

4  The  Lord  grew  angry  on  his  throne, 

And,  with  impartial  eye, 
Measur'd  the  mischiefs  they  had  dones 
Then  let  his  arrows  fly. 


444       THE  JEWISH  CHURCH. 

5  How  was   their  insolence  surpris'd, 

To  hear  his  thunders  roll ! 
And  all  the  foes  of  Zion  seiz'd 
With  horror  to  the  soul  I 

6  Thus  shall  the  men  that  hate  the  saints 

Be  blasted  from  the  sky ; 
Their  glory  fades,  their  courage  faints, 
And  all  their  projects  die. 

7  [What  though  they  flourish  tall  and  fair, 

They  have  no  root  beneath  ; 
Their  growth  shall  perish  in  despair, 
And  lie  despis'd  in  death.] 

8  [So  com,  that  on  the  house-top  stands. 

No  hope  of  harvest  gives ; 
The  reaper  ne'er  shall  fill  his  hands, 
Nor  binder  fold  the  sheaves. 

9  It  springs  and  withers  on  the  placs: 

No  traveller  bestows 
A  word  of  blessing  on  the  grass, 
Nor  minds  it  as  he  goes.] 

aaa  l     Psalm  135.  2d.  Part.  L.  M.   Sfc 

"*_J  Luton,  Truro. 

The  'works  of  creation,  providence,  re- 
demption of  Isratly  and  destruction  of 
enemies. 

1  r>  REAT  is  the  Lord,  exalted  high 
vJXAbove  all  powers,  and  every  throne  : 
Whate'er   he  pleas'd,  in  earth  or  sea, 
Or  heaven  or  hell,  his  hand  hath  done. 

2  At  1  is  command  the  vapours   rise  ; 
The  lightnings  flash,  the  thunders  roar  ; 
He  pours  the  rain,  he  brings  the  wind 
And  tempest  from  his  airy   store. 

3  'Twas  he  those  dreadful  tokens  sent, 
O  Egypt,  through  thy  stubborn  land ; 
When  all  thy  first-born,  beasts  and  men, 
Fell  dead  by  his  avenging  hand. 

4  What  mighty  nations,  mighty  kings 
He  slew,  and  their  whole  country  gave 
To  Israel,   whom   his  hands  redeem'd, 
!£\To  more  to  be  proud  Pharaoh's  slave ! 


ISRAELITES.  445 

His  power  the  same,  the  same  his  grace, 
That  saves  us  from  the  hosts  of  hell ; 
And  heaven  he  gives  us  to  possess, 
Whence  those  apostate  angels  fell. 

lAnl        Psalm  136.    H.  M.  X 

**°  S       Bethesda,  Portsmouth. 

rod's  wonders  of  creation,  providence, 

redemption  of  Israel,  and  salvation  of 

his  people. 

GIVE  thanks  to  God  most  high, 
The  universal  Lord; 
The  sovereign  King  of  kings  ; 
And  be  his  grace  ador'd. 

His  power  and  grace 

Are  still  the  same; 

And  let  his  name 

Have  endless  praise. 
!     How  mighty   is  his  hand ! 
What  wonders  hath  he  done ! 
He  form'd  the  earth  and  seas, 
And  spread  the  heavens  alone, 

Thy  mercy,   Lord, 

Shall  still  endure; 

And  ever  sure 

Abides  thy  word. 
!     His  wisdom  fram'd  the  sun, 
To  crown  the  day  with  light  ; 
The  moon  and  twinkling  stars, 
To  cheer  the  darksome  night. 

His  power  and  grace 

Are  still  the  same; 

And  let  his  name 

Have  endless  praise, 
[     [He   smote  the  first-born  sons, 
The  flower  of  Egypt,  dead  : 
And  thence   his  chosen  tribes 
With  joy  and  glory  led. 

Thy  mercy,  Lord, 

Shall  still  endure ; 

And  ever  sure 

Abides  thy  word. 


445        THE  JEWISH  CHURCH 

5  His  power  and  lifted  rod 
Cleft  the   Red  Sea  in    two, 
And  for  his  people  made 

A  wondrous  passage   ti  rough 
His  power  and  grace 
Are  still  the  same  ; 
And  let  his  name 
Have  endless  praise. 

6  But  cruel  Pharaoh  there 
With  all  his  host  he  drown'd  ; 
And  brought  his  Israel  safe 
Through  a  long  desert  ground. 

Thy  mercy,  Lord, 
Shall  still  endure ; 
And  ever  sure 
Abides  thy  word. 

Pause. 

7  The  kings  of  Canaan  fell 
Beneath  his   dread/ul  hand.; 
While  his  own  servants  took 
Possession  of  their  land. 

His  power  and  grace 
Are  still  the  same; 
And  let  his  na"me 
Have  endless  praise.] 

8  He  saw  the  nations  lie 
All    perishing  in  sin, 
And  pity'd  the  sad  state 
The  ruin'd  world  was  in. 

Thy  mercy,  Lord, 
Shall  still  endure  ; 
And  ever  sure 
Abides  thy  word. 

9  He  sent  his  only  Son 
To  save  us  from  our  wo, 
From  Satan,  sin,  and  death, 
And  every  hurtful  foe. 

His  power  and  grace 
Are  still  the  same  ; 
And  let  Ins  name 
Have  endlss-s  praise. 


ISRAELITES.  446 

10    Give  thanks  aloud  to  God, 
To   God  the  heavenly  King; 
And  let  the  spacious  earth 
His  works  and  glories  sing. 

Thy  mercy,  Lord, 

Shall  still  endure; 

And  ever  sure 

Abides  thy  word. 

A.A.&  I     Psalm  77.    2d.  Part.    C.  M.  b 
**°J         Plymouth,  Carolina. 
Comfjrt  derived  from  ancient  providen- 
ce*;   ory  Israel  delivered  from  Egijfit, 
and  brought  to  Canaan. 
1  "  T  TOW  awful  is  thy  chastening  rod!" 
tJL  (May  thine  own  children    say) 
"The  great,  the  wise,  the  dreadful  God, 
"  How  holy  is  his  way  !" 
2 I'll  meditate  his  works  of  old; 
The  King   who  reigns  above  : 
I'll  hear  his  ancient  wonders  told, 
And  learn  to  trust  his  love. 

3  Long  did  the  house  of  Joseph  lie 

With  Egypt's  yoke  oppress'd ;  - 
Long  he  delay'd  to  hear  their  cry, 
Nor  gave  his  people  rest. 

4  The  sons  of  good  old  Jacob  seem'd 

Abandon'd  to  their  foes  ; 
But  his  almighty  arm  redeem'd 
The  nation  that  he  chose. 

5  Israel,  his  people  and  his  sheep, 

Must  follow  where  he  calls ; 
He  bade  them  venture  through  the  deep. 
And  made  the  waves  their  walls. 

6  The  waters  saw  thee,  mighty  God, 

The  waters  saw  thee  come  ; 
Backward  they  fled,  and  frighted  stood, 
To  make  thine  armies  room. 

7  Strange  was  thy  journey  through  the  sea, 

Thy  footsteps,  Lord,  unknown ; 
Terrors  attend  the  wondrous  way, 
That  brings  £hy  mercies  down, 
P  ■ 


447       THE  JEWISH  CHURCH. 

8  [Thy  voice,  with  terror  in  the  sound, 

Through  clouds  and  darkness  broke  ; 
All  heaven  in  lightning  shone  around, 
And  earth  with  thunder  shook. 

9  Thine  arrows  through  the  skies  were 

hurl'd: 
How  glorious  is  the  Lord! 
Surprise  and  trembling  seiz'd  the  world, 
And  his  own  saints  ador'd. 

10  He  gave  them  water  from  the  rock, 

And  safe,  by  Moses1  hand, 
Through  a  dry  desert  led  his  flock 
Home  to  the  promis'd  land.] 


447 1 


Psalm  114.    L.  M.  * 

Antigua,  Blendon 
Miracles  attcnd>n%  Erracfo  journey 

1  \  \  7  HEN  Israel,  freed  from  Pharaoh's 

VV  hand, 

Left  the  proud  tyrant  and  his  land, 
The   tribes  with  cheerful  homage  own 
Their  King,  and  Judah  was  his  throne. 

2  Across  the  deep  their  journey  iay ; 
The  deep  divides  to  make  them  way ; 
Jordan  beheld  their  march,  and  fled 
With  backward  current  to  his  head. 

3  The  mountaj^s  shook  like  frighted  sheep> 
Like  limbs  the  little  hillocks  leap ; 
Not  Sinai  on  her  base  could  stand, 
Conscious  of  sovereign  power  at  hand. 

4  What  power  could  make  the  deep  divide.* 
Make  Jordan  backward  roll  his  tide  ? 
Why  did  ye  leap,  ye  little  hills  * 
And'  whence  the  fright  that  Sinai  feels  ? 

5  Let  every  mountain,  every  flood 
Retire,  and  know  th'  approaching  God, 
The  King  of  Israel:   See  him  here! 
Tremble,  thou  earth,  adore  and  fear. 

6 He  thunders,  and  all  nature  mourns; 
The  rock  to  standing  pools  he  turns: 
Flints  spring  with  fountains  at  his  word, 
And  fires  and  eeas  confess  the  Lord. 


ISRAELITES.  443,  449 

4Afi  )      Hymn  124.    B.  2.    C.  M.         ^ 
**^  J  Barby,  Swanwick. 

Moses,  Aaron,  and  Joshua. 
"THIS  not  the  law  of  ten  commands 

A    On  holy  Sinai  given, 
Or  sent  to  men  by  Moses'  hands. 
Can  bring  us  safe   to  heaven. 

'Tis  not  the  blood  that  Aaron  spilt, 
Nor  smoke  of  sweetest  smell, 

Can  buy  a  pardon  for  our  guile, 
Or  save  our  souls   from  hell. 

3  Aaron  the  priest  resigns  his  breath 

At  God's  immediate   will  ; 
And  in  tl\e  desert  yields  to  death. 
Upon  the  appointed  hill. 

4  And  thus  on  Jordan's   yonder  side 

The  tribes  of  Israel  stand, 
While  Moses  bow'd  his  head  and  died 
Short  of  the  promis'd  land. 

5  Israel,  rejoice,  now  Joshua*  leads1 

He'll  bring  your  tribes  to  rest ; 
So  far  the  Saviour's  name  exceeds 
The  ruler  and  the  priest. 


A/ta\   Psalm  107.    Ist.Part.    L.  M.  & 
4^ J  $         Italy,  Costellow. 
Israel  led  to  Canaan,  and  Christians  to 
heaven. 

1  f^  IVE  thanks  to  God :  he  reigns  above, 
vJ  Kind  are  his  thoughts,  his  name  is 

love ; 
His  mercy  ages  past  have  known, 
And  ages  long  to  come  shall  own, 

2  Let  the  redeemed  of  the  Lord 
The  wonders  of  his  grace  record: 
Israel,  the  nation  whom   he  chose, 
And  rescu'd  from  their  mighty  foes. 

*  Joshua,  the  same  ivith  Jesus,  and  -sig- 
nifies a  Saviour. 
P  2 


450         CHRISTIAN  CHURCH. 

3  [When  God's  almighty  arm  had  broke 
Their  fetters  and  th'  Egyptian   yoke, 
They  trac'd  the  desart,  wandering  round 
A  wild  and  solitary  ground  ! 

4  There  they  could  find  no  leading  road, 
Nor   city  for  a  fix'd  abode  ; 

Nor  food,  nor  fountain  to  assuage 
Their  burning  thirst,  or  hunger's  rage.] 

5  In  their  distress,  to  God  they  ciy'd ; 
God  was  their  Saviour  and  their  guide  ; 
He  led  tl  eir  march  far  wandering  round ; 
'Twasthe  right  path  toCanaan's  ground. 

6  Thus  when  our  first  release  we  gain 
From  sin's  old  yoke,  and  Satan's  chain. 
We  have  this  desert  world  to  pass, 
A  dangerous  and  a  tiresome  place. 

7  He  feeds  and  clothes  us  all  the  way, 
He  guides  our  footsteps,  lest  we  stray  ; 
He  guards  us  with  a  powerful  hand, 
And  brings  us  to  the  heavenly  land. 

8  ()  let  the  saints  with  joy  record 
The  truth  and  goodness  of  the  Lord ! 
How  great  his  works !  how  kind  his  way  s ! 
Let  every  tongue  pronounce  his  praise. 


THE   CHRISTIAN  CHURCH. 

THE  SETTLEMENT  AND  BEAUT\ 
OF  A  CHURCH. 

A  rnl         Psalm  15.    C.  M.  * 

^•iU5         Braintree,  Stade. 
Characters  of  a  saint  ;  or,  a  citizen  ofZi- 
on ;  or,  the  qualifications  of  a  Christian. 
^\A7"HO  shall  inhabit  in  thy  hill, 
VV    O  God  of  holiness? 
Whom  will  the  Lord  admit  to  dwell 
So  nea'r  his  throne  of  grace  «* 


\  CHURCH'S  SETTLEMENT.    451 

J  The  man  that  walks  in  pious  ways, 

And  works  with  righteous  hands, 
That  trusts  his   Maker's  promises, 
And  follows  his  commands. 

3  He  speaks  the  meaning  of  his  heart, 

Nor  slanders  with  his  tongue; 
Will  scarce  believe  an  ill  report, 
Nor  do  his  neighbour  wrong. 

4  The  wealthy  sinner  he  contemns, 

Loves  all '  that  fear  the  Lord  ; 
And,  though  to  his  own  hurt  he  swears, 
Still  he  performs  his  word. 

5  His  hands  disdain  a  golden  bribe, 

And  never  gripe  the  poor ; 
This  man  shall  dwell  with  God  on  earth, 
And  find  his  heaven  secure. 

^rl7        Psalm  15.    L.  M.  38 

*-»*5  Shoel,  Eaton. 

Religion  and  justice,  goodness  and  truth  ; 

or,  dudes  to  God  and  man ;    or,   the 
qualifications  of  a  Christian. 
ITXJHOshall    ascend    thy   heavenly 
VV  place, 

Great  God,  and  dwell  before  thy  face  ? 

The  man  that  minds  religion  now, 

And  humbly  walks  with  God  below. 
2  Whose  hands  are  pure,  whose  heart  is 
clean, 

W7hose  lips  still  speak  the  thing  they 
mean; 

No  slanders  dwell  upon  his  tongue; 

He  hates  to  do  his  neighbour   wrong. 
S  [Scarce   will  he  trust  an  ill  report, 

Or  vent  it  to  his  neighbour's  hurt. 

Sinners  of  state  he  can  despise, 

But  saints  are  honour'd  in  his  eyes.] 
4  [Firm  to  his  word  he  ever  stood, 

And   always  makes  his  promise  good ; 

Nor  dares  to  change  the  thing  he  swears, 

Whatever  pain  or  loss  he  bears  ] 


452  CHRISTIAN  CHURCH. 

5  [He  never  deals  in  bribing   gold, 
And  mourns  that  justice  should  be  sold  : 
While  others  gripe  and  grind  the  poor, 
Sweet  chancy  attends  his  door.] 

6  He  loves  his  enemies,   and  prays 
For  those  that  curse  him  to  his  face: 
And   doth   to  all  men   still  the  same. 
That  he  would  hope  or  wish  from  them. 

7  Yet  when   his  holiest  works  are  done. 
His   soul  depends  on  grace  alone  : 
This  is  the   man  thv  face  shall  see, 
And  dwell  forever,  Lord,  with  thee. 

452X         Psalm  24.    CM.      b  or  * 
i  Welkin,  London. 

Dxvelling  iviUi  God. 

1  HPIIE  earth    forever  is  the  Lord's, 

*•     With   Adam's  numerous  race; 
He  rafs'd  its   arches  o'er  the    floods, 
And  built  it  on  the  seas. 

2  But  who  among  the   sons  of  men 

May  visit   thine  abode  ? 
He  that  hath  hands  from  mischief  clean, 
Whose  heart  is  right  with  God. 

3  This  is  the   man  may  rise,    and  take 

The   blessings  of  his   grace ; 
This  is  the  lot  of  those  that  seek 
The  God  of  Jacob's  face. 

4  Now  let  our  souls'  immortal  powers 

To  meet  the  Lord  prepare  ; 
Lift  up  their  everlasting  doors, 
The  King  of  glory's  near. 

5  The  King  of  glory !  who  can  tell 

The  wonders  of  his  might? 

He  rules  the  nations;  but  to  dwell 
With  saints  is  his  delight. 


A  CHURCH'S  SETTLEMENT.    453 


453  £ 


Psalm  132.  C.  M. 
Colchester,  London. 
A  ch u  rch  esta blinked. 


1  [XTO   sleep  nor  slumber  to   his  eyes 

IN    Good   David  would  afford. 
Till  he  had  found  below  the   skies 
A  dwelling  for  the  Lord. 

2  The  Lord  in  Zion  placed  his  name, 

His  ark  was  settled  there  . 
To  Zion  the  whole  nation  came 
To  worship  thrice   a  year. 

3  But  we   have  no  such  lengths   to   go, 

Nor   wander  far  abroad  ; 
Where'er  thy   saints   assemble  now, 
There  is  a  house  for  God.] 

Pause. 

4  Arise,  O   King  of  grace,  arise, 

And  enter  to  thy  rest! 
Lo!  thy  church  waits  with  longing  eyes, 
Thus  to  be  own'd  and  blest. 

5  Enter,  with  all  thy  glorious  train, 

Thy  Spirit  and  thv  word ; 
All  that  the  ark  did  once  contain 
Could  no  such  grace  afford. 

6  Here,  miglity  God  !  accept  our  vows  : 

Here  let  thy  praise   be   spread ; 
Bless  the  provisions  of  thy  house, 
And  fill  thy  poor  with   bread. 

7  Here  let  the  Son  of  David  reign  ; 

Let  God's   Anointed   shine  ; 
Justice  and  truth  his  court  maintain, 
With  love  and  power  divine. 

3  Here  let  him  hold  a  lasting  throne, 
And,   as  his  kingdom    grows, 
Fresh  honours   shall   adorn  his  crown, 
And  shame  confound  his  foes. 


454,  455        CHRISTIAN  CHURCH. 

4.KA.I         Psalm  1:12.    L.  M.  * 

^°*  S  Dunstan,  Eaton. 

At  the  iettlemeni  of  a  church  ;  or,  the  or- 
dination of  a  minister, 

1  TX THERE  shall  we  go  to  seek  and  find 

\  V    An  habitation  for  our  God, 
A  dwelling  for  th'  Eternal  Mind, 
Among  the  sons  of  flesh  and  blood? 

2  The   God  of  Jacob  chose  the  hill 
Of  Zion,  for  his  ancient  rest  ; 
And   Zion  is  his   dwelling  still, 

His   church   is  with  his  presence  blest, 

3  "Here  will  T  fix  my  gracious  threne, 
"A-  I  >ign  forever,**  saith  the  Lord  ; 
"Here  shall  njy  power  and  love  be 

known, 
"  And  blessings  shall  attend  my  word. 

4  "  Here  will  I  meet  the  hungry  poor, 
"  And  fill  their  souls  with  living  bread  : 
"Sinners,  that  wait  before  my    door, 

"  With  sweet  provision  shall  be  fed. 

5  "  Girded  with  truth,  and  cloth'd  with 

grace, 
"My   priests,  my  ministers  shall  shine: 
"Not  Aaron,  in"  his  costly  dress, 
"Made  an  appearance  so  divine. 
"  The  saints,  unable  to  contain 
"  Their  inward  joy,  shall  shout  and  sing, 
"  The  Son   of  David  here  shall  reign, 
"And  Zion  triumph  in  her  King. 
7  ["  Jesus  shall  gee  a  numerous  seed 
"  Born  here,  t*  uphold  his  glorious  name ; 
"  His  crown  shall  flourish  on  his  head, 
"  While  all  his  foes  are  cloth'd  with 

shame."] 

Psalm  118.  3d.  Part.  C.  M.  32 

Rochester,  London. 
Christ  the  foundation  of  his  church. 
lT>EHOLD  the  sure  foundation-stone, 
J3  Which  God  in  Zion  lays, 
To  build  our  heavenly  hopes  upon, 
And  his  eternal  praise. 


455} 


A  CHURCH'S  SETTLEMENT.    456 

2  Chosen  of  God,   to  sinners  dear, 

And  saints  adore  the  name; 
They  trust  their  whole  salvation  here, 
Nor  shall  they  suffer  shame. 

3  The  foolish  builders,  scribe  and  priest, 

Reject  it  with  disdain ; 
Yet  on  this  rock  the  church  shall  rest, 
And  envy  rage  in  vain. 

4  What  though  the  gates  of  hell  withstood, 

Yet  must  this  building  rise: 
'Tis  thine  own  work,  Almighty  God, 
And  wondrous  in  our  eyes. 

AeciX     Psalm  45.  2d.  Part.  L.  M.     « 
*^° $  Islington,  Antigua. 

Christ  and  his  church ;    or,  the  mystical 
marriage. 

1  "T^HE  King  of  saints,  how  fair  his  face, 

JL  Adorned  with  majesty  and  grace  ! 
He  comes  with  blessings  from  above, 
And  wins  the  nations  to  his  love. 

2  At  his  right  hand,  our  eyes  behold 
The  queen  array'd  in  purest  gold ; 
The  world  admires  her  heavenly  dress, 
Her  robe  of  joy  and  righteousness. 

3  He  forms  her  beauties  like  his  own; 
He  calls  ana  seats  her  near  his  throne ; 
Fair  stranger,  let  thine  heart  forget 
The  idols  of  thy  native   state. 

4  So  shall  the  King  the  more  rejoice 
In   thee,  the  favourite  of  his  choice : 
Let  him  be  lov'd,  and  yet  ador'd, 
For  he's  thy  Maker  and  thy  Lord, 

5  O  happy  hour,  when  thou   shalt  rise 
To  his  fair  palace   in  the  skies, 
And  all  thy  sons,   (a  numerous  train) 
Each  like  a  prince  in  glory  reign. 

6  Let  endless  honours  crown  his  head ; 
Let  every  age  his  praises  spread  ; 
While  we,  with  cheerful  songs,  approve 
The  condescensions  of  his  love. 


457  CHRISTIAN  CHURCH. 

Aznl  Psalm  45.    S.M.  X 

*z  l  5  Pelham,  Peckham. 

The  glory  of  Christ  ;    the  nuccfss  of  the 
gonfiel,  and  the  Gentile  church. 

1  TV  yf  Y  Saviour  and  my  King, 
1VJ.  Thy    beauties  are   divine  ; 

Thy  lips  with  blessings  overflow, 
And  every  grace  is  thine. 

2  Now  make  thy  glory  known ; 
Gird  on   thy  dreadful   sword, 

And  ride  in  majesty,  to  spread 
The  conquests  of  thy   word. 

3  Strike  through  thy  stubborn  foes, 
Or  melt  their   hearts  t'   obey  ; 

Whflejustice,  meekness,  grace  and  truth, 
Attend  thy  glorious  way. 

4  Thy  laws,  O  God,  are  right; 
Thy   throne   shall  ever  stand  : 

And  thy  victorious   gospel  provp 
A  sceptre  in  thy  hand. 

5  [Thy  Father  and  thy  God 
Hath  without  measure  shed 

His  Spirit,  like  a  joyful  oil, 
T'  anoint  thy   sacred  head.] 

6  [Behold,  at  thy  right  hand 
The  Gentile  church  is   seen, 

lake  a  fair  bride  in    rich  attire, 
And  princes  guard  the  queen. 

7  Fair  bride,  receive  his  love : 
Forget  thy  father's  house : 

Forsake  thy  gods,  thy  idol  gods, 
And  pay   thy  Lord  thy   vows. 

8  O  let  thy  God  and  King 

Thy  sweetest  thoughts  employ! 
Thy  children  shall  his  honours  sing 
In  palaces  of  joy.] 


CHURCH'S  BEAUTY.        458,  459 

q>  Psalm  87.    L.  M.  « 

8  $  Ninety-seventh  Psa.  Green's  100th. 

The  church  the  birth- filace  of  the  saint*  ; 

or,  Jews  and    Gentiles    united  in  the 

Christian  church. 

1  f>  OD  in  his   earthly  temple  lays 
VJ  Foundations  for  his  heavenly  praise ; 
He  likes  the  tents  of  Jacob  well, 

But  still  in  Zion  loves  to  dwell. 

2  His  mercy  visits  every  house 

That  pays  its  night  and  morning  vows ; 
But  makes  a  more  delightful  stay 
Where  churches  meet  to  praise  and  pray. 

3  What  glories  were  describ'd  of  old ! 
What  wonders  are  of  Zlon  told ! 
Thou  city  of  our  God  below, 

Thy  fame  shall  Tyre  and  Egypt  know. 

4  Egypt  and  Tyre,  and  Greek  and  Jew 
Shall  there  begin  their  lives  anew : 
Angels  and  men  shall  join  to   sing 
The  hill,   where  living  waters  spring. 

5  When  God  makes  up  his  last  account 
Of  natives  in  his  holy  mount, 
'Twill  be  an  honour  to  appear 

As  one  new  born,  or  nourished  there, 

AKCil     Psalm  92.    2d.  Part.  L.  M.     32 
*° J  J  Dunstan,  Portugal. 

The  church  is  the  garden  of  God. 

1  T    ORD,  'tis  a  pleasant  thing  to  stand 
i-J   In  gardens  planted  by  thy  hand; 
Let  me  within  thy  courts"  be  seen, 
Like  a  young  cedar,  fresh  and  green. 

2  There  grow  thy  saints  in  faith  and  love, 
Blest  with  thine  influence  from  above; 
Not  Lebanon,   with  all   its  trees, 
Yields   such  a  comely  sight  as  these. 

3  The  plants  of  grace  shall  ever  live ; 
(Nature  decays,  but  grace  must  thrive; 
Time,  that  doth  all  things  else  impair, 
Still  makes  them  flourish  strong  and  fair. 


460  CHRISTIAN  CHURCH. 

4  Laden  with  fruits  of  age,  they  shew 
The  Lord  is  holy,  just  and  true : 
None  that  attend  his  gates  shall  find 
A  God  unfaithful  or  unkind. 


A.anl     Psalm  48.    1st.  Part.  S.  M.     « 
*DU  S  Dover,  St.  Thomas. 

The  church  is  the  honour  and  safety  of  a 
nation. 

1  [f>  REAT  is  the  Lord  our  God, 

v-X  And  let  his  praise  be  great  ; 
He  makes  his  churches  his  abode, 
His  most  delightful  seat. 

2  These  temples  of  his  grace, 
I  low  beautiful  they  stand! 

The  honours  of  our  native  place, 
And  bulwarks  of  our  land.] 

3  In  Zion,  God  is  known 
A  refuge   in  distress; 

How  bright  has  his  salvation   shone 
Through  all  her  palaces. 

4  When  kings  against  her  join'd, 
And  saw  the  Lord  was  there, 

In   wild  confusion  of  the  mind, 
They  fled  with  hasty  fear. 

5  When  navies,  tall  and  proud, 
Attempt   to  spoil  our  peace, 

He  sends  his  tempest,  roaring  loud, 
And  sinks  them  in  the  seas. 

6  Oft  have  our  fathers  told, 
Our  eyes  have  often  seen, 

How  well  our  God  secures  the  fold 
Where  his  own  sheep  have  been. 

7  In  every  new  distress 
We'll  to  his  house  repair, 

We'll  think  upon  his  wondrous  grace, 
And  seek   deliverance  there. 


CHURCH'S  BEAUTY-        461,462 

.r.  ">     Psalm  48.    2d.  Part.    S.  M.    3S 
40 1  3        Silver  Street,  Wakefield. 
The  beauty  of  the  church;  or,  gospel  wor- 
ship and  order. 

1  T^ AR   as  thy  name  is  known 

JO     The  world  declares  thy  praise ; 
Thy  saints,  O  Lord,  before  thy  throne, 
Their  songs  of  honour  raise. 

2  With  joy  let  Judah  stand 
On  Zion's  chosen  hill, 

Proclaim  the  wonders  of  thy  hand, 
And  counsels  of  thy  will. 

3  Let  strangers  walk    around 
The  city  where  we  dwell, 

Compass  and  view  thy  holy  ground. 
And  mark  the  building   well; 

4  The  orders  of  thy  house, 
The  worship  of  thy  court, 

The  cheerful  songs,  the  solemn  vows, 
And  make  a  fair  report. 

5  How  decent  and  how  wise ! 
How  glorious  to  behold  ! 

Beyond  the  pomp  that  charms  the  eyes, 
And  rites  adora'd  with  gold. 

6  The  God  we  worship  now 
Will   guide  us  till  we  die, 

Will  be  our  God  while  here  below, 
And  ours  above  the  sky. 

Ann  )       Hymn  152.    B.  2.    C.  M.       » 
*OZ  $  Dundee,  Christmas. 

Sinai  and  Sion. 

1  "VTOT  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord, 
-^     The  tempest,  fire,  and  smoke  ; 
Not  to  the  thunder  of  that  word, 

Which  God  on  Sinai  spoke: 

2  But  we  are  come  to  Sion's  hill, 

The  city  of  our   God, 
Where  milder  words  declare  his  will, 
And  spread  his  love  abroad, 


463  CHRISTIAN  CHURCH. 

2  Behold  th'  innumerable  host 
Of  angels,  cloth'd   in  light ! 
Behold  the  spirits  of  the  just, 
Whose  faith  is  turn'd  to  sight ! 

4  Behold  the  blest  assembly  there, 

Whose  names   are  writ  in  heaven  ; 
And  God,  the  judge  of  all,  declare 
Their  vilest  sins   forgiven. 

5  The  saints  on  e  irth,  and  all  the  dead, 

But  one  communion  make  ; 
All  join  in  Christ,  their  living  Head, 
And  of  his  grace  partake. 

6  In  such   society  as  this 

My   weary  soul  would  rest : 
The  man  that  dwells  where  Jesus  is, 
Must  be  forever    blest. 


THE  CHURCH'S  AFFLICTIONS, 
PERSECUTIONS  AND  COM- 
PLAINTS. 

A-Ail  Psalm  80.    L. M.  * 

*°^5  Wells,  Portugal. 

The  church's  firayer  wider  affliction  ;  or, 
the  vineyard  of  Hod  wasted. 

1  r*  RE  AT  Shepherd  of  thine  Israel, 
VJT  Who   didst  between  the  cherubs 

dwell, 
And  lead  the  tribes,  thy  chosen  sheep, 
Safe  through  the  desert  and  the  deep  ; 

2  Thy   church  is  in  the  desert  now, 
Shine  from  on  high  and  guide  us  through ; 
Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  restore  ; 
We  shall  be  sav'd,  and  sigh  no  more. 

3  Great  God,  whom  heavenly  hosts  obey, 
flow  long  shall  we  lament  and  pray, 
And  wait  in  vain  thy  kind  return  ? 
How  long  shall  thy  fierce  anger  burn? 

4  Instead  of  wine  and  cheerful  bread, 
Thy  saints  with  their  own  tears  are  fed 
Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  restore  ; 
We  shall  be  sav'd,  and  sigh  no  more 


;HURCH'S  AFFLICTIONS,  &c.    463 

Pause  I. 
Hast  thou  not- planted  with  thy  hands 
A  lovely  vine  in  heathen  lands? 
Did  not  thy  power  defend  it  round, 
And  heavenly  dews  enrich  the  ground  ? 

6  How  did  the  spreading  branches  shoot, 
And  bless  the  nations  with  the  fruit! 
But  now,  dear  Lord,  look  down  and  see 
Thy  mourning  vine,  that  lovely  tree. 

7  Why  is  its  beauty  thus  defac'd? 
Why  hast  thou  laid  her  fences  waste? 
Strangers  and  foes  against  her  join, 
And  every  beast  devours  thy  vine. 

8 Return,   Almighty  God,  return; 
Nor  let  thy  bleeding  vineyard  mourn  ; 
Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  restore; 
We  shall  be  sav'd,  and  sigh  no  more. 

Pause  II. 

9  Lord,  when  this  vine  in  Canaan  grew, 
Thou  wast  its  strength  and  glory  too  ! 
Attack'd  in  vain  by  all  its  foes, 

Till  the  fair  Branch  of  Promise  rose : 

10  Fair  Branch,  ordain 'd  of  old  to  shoot 
From  David's  stock,  from  Jacob's  root ; 
Himself  a  noble  vine,  and   we 

The   lesser   branches  of  the  tree. 

11  'Tis  thine  own  Son,  and  he  shall  stand, 
Girt  with  thy   strength,   at  thy  right 

hand, 
Thy  first-born  Son,  adorn 'd  and  blest 
With  power  and  grace  above  the  rest. 

12  O  !  for  his  sake,  attend  our  cry ; 
Shine  on   thy  churches,  lest  they  die; 
Turn  us  to  thee ,  thy  love  restore  ; 
We  shall  be  sav'd,  and  sigh  no  more. 


464  CHRISTIAN  CHURCH. 

4fi4)  Psalm  44.    CM.  j 

*°  *  S  Stade,  Plympton. 

"J he  church's  comfilaint  in  fiersecunon. 

1  T   ORD,we  have  heard  thy  works  of 
l^t  old, 

Thy  works  of  power  and  grace, 
When  to  our  ears  our  fathers  told 
The  wonders   of  their  days. 

2  How  thou  didst  build  thy  churches  here, 

And  make  thy  gospel  known ; 
Among  them  did  thine  arm  appear, 
Thy  light  and  glory   shone. 

3  In  God  they  boasted  all  the  day ; 

And  in  a  cheerful  throng 
Did  thousands  meet,  to  praise  and  pray, 
And  grace  was  all  their  song. 

4  But  now  our  souls  are  seiz'd  witn  shame, 

Confusion  fills   our  face, 
To  hear  the  enemy   blaspheme, 
And  fools  reproach  thy  grace. 

5  Yet  have  we  not  forgot  our   God, 

Nor  falsely  dealt  with  Heaven  ; 
Nor  have  our  steps  declin'd  the  road 
Of  duty  thou  hast  given; 

6  Though  dragons  all  around  us  roar 

With  their  destructive  breath, 
And  thine  own  hand  has  bruis'd  us  sore, 
Hard  by  the  gates  of  death. 
Pause. 
TWe  are  expos'd  all  day  to  die 
As  martyrs  for  thy  cause, 
As  sheep,  for  slaughter  bound,  we  lie, 
By  sharp  and  bloody  laws. 

8  Awake,  arise,  Almighty   Lord! 

Why  sleeps  thy  wonted  grace? 
Why  should  we  look  like  men  abhorr'd. 
Or  banisn'd  from  thy  face  ? 

9  Wilt  thou  forever  cast  us  off, 

And   still  neglect  our   cries  ? 
Forever  hide    thy   heavenly  love 
From  our  afflicted  eves  ? 


CHURCH'S  AFFLICTIONS,  8cc.    465 

.0  Down  to  the  dust  our  souls  are  bow'd, 
And   die  upon  the  ground  ; 

Rise  for  our  help,  rebuke  the  proud, 
And  all  their  powers  confound. 

LI  Redeem  us  from  perpetual  shame, 

Our   Saviour  and:  our  God  ; 
We  plead  the  honours  of  thy  name, 
The  merits  of  thy  blood. 


4>65\ 


Psalm  74.    C.  M.      3S  or  b 

Bedford,  York. 

The  church  tileadirg  with  Godunder  sore 
persecution. 

1  XT  TILL  God  forever  cast  us  off? 

VV    His  wrath  forever  smoke 
Against  the  people  of  his  love, 
His  little  chosen  flock? 

2  Think  of  the  tribes  so  dearly  bought 

With  their  Redeemers  blood; 
Nor  let  thy  Sion  be  forgot, 
Where  once  thy  glory  stood. 

3  Lift  up  thy  feet,  and  march  in  haste. 

Aloud  our  ruin  calls; 
See  what  a  wide  and  fearful  waste 
Is   made  within  thy  walls. 

4  Where  once  thy  churches  pray'd  and 

sang, 
Thy  foes  profanely  roar ; 
Over  thy  gates  their  ensigns  hang, 
Sad  tokens   of  their  power. 

5  How   are  the  seats  of  worship  broke  ! 

They  tear  the  buildings  down; 
And  he  that  deals  the  heaviest  stroke, 
Procures  the  chief  renown. 

6  With  flames  they  threaten  to  destroy 

Thy  children  in  their  nest; 
"  Come,  let  us  burn  at  once/'  they  cry* 
"The  temple  and  the  priest/' 
P  3 


465  CHRISTIAN  CHURCH, 

7  And  still,  to  heighten  our  distress, 
Thy  presence  is  withdrawn ; 
Thv  wonted  signs  of  power  and  grace, 
Thy  power  and  grace  are  gone. 
S  No  prophet  speaks  to  calm  our  woes, 
F;t  all  the  seers  mourn; 
Th<      >=  not  a  soul  among  us  knows 
a  ..-  nine  of  thy  return. 
Pause. 
9 How  long,  eternal   God!  how  long 
Shall  men  of  pride  blaspheme  ? 
Shall   saints  be  made  their  endless  song, 
And  bear  immortal  shame  ? 

10  Canst  thou  forever  sit  and  hear 

Thine  holy  name  profan'd? 
And  still  thy  jealousy  forbear, 
And  still  withhold  "thine  hand? 

11  What  strange  deliverance  hast  thou 

shown 
In  ages  long  before! 
And  now  no  other  God  we  own, 
No  other  God  adore. 

12  Thou  didst  divide  the  raging  sea, 

By  thy   resistless  might, 
To  make  thy  tribes  a  wondrous  way% 
And  then  secure  their  flight. 

13  Is  not  the  world  of  nature  thine, 
The  darkness  and  the  day? 

Didst  thou  not  bid  the  morning  shine, 
And  mark  the  sun  his  way? 
J  4  Hath  not  thy  power  form'd  every  coast, 
And  set  the  earth  its  bounds, 

With  summer's  heat  and  winter's  frost, 
In  their  perpetual  rounds? 

15  And  shall  the  sons  of  earth  and  dust 

That  sacred  power  blaspheme? 
Will  not  thy  hand,  that  form'd  them  first, 
Avenge  thine  injur'd  name  ? 

16  Think  on  the  covenant  thou  hast  made, 

And  all  thy  words  of  love : 
Nor  let  the  "birds  of  prey  invade 
Nor  vex  thy  mourning  dove. 


466} 


CHURCH'S  AFFLICTIONS,  &c.    466 

17  Our  foes  would  triumph  in  our  blood, 
And  make  our  hope  their  jest: 
Plead  thine  own  cause,  Almighty  God, 
And   give  thy  children  rest. 

Psalm  83.    S.  M.  b 

Pelham,  Sutton. 

A  complaint  against  persecutors. 

1  A  ND  will  the  God  of  grace 
xJL  Perpetual  silence  keep? 

The  God  of  justice  hold  his  peace, 
And  let  his  vengeance  sleep? 

2  Behold  what  cursed  snares 
The  men  of  mischief  snread : 

The  men  that  hate  thy  saints,  and  thee9 
Lift  up  their  threatening  head. 

3  Against  thy  hidden  ones 
Their  counsels  they  employ, 

And  malice,  with  her  watchful  eye, 
Pursues  them  to  destroy. 

4  The  noble  and  the.  base 
Into  thy  pastures  leap  ; 

The  lion  and  the  stupid  ass 
Conspire  to  vex  thy  sheep. 

5  "  Come,  let  us  join,"  they  cry, 

*'  To  root  them  from  the  ground, 
"Till  not  the  name  of  saints  remain, 
44  Nor  memory  shall  be  found." 

6  Awake,  Almighty   God, 

And  call  thy  wrath  to  mind; 
Give  them,  like  forests,  to  the  tire, 
Or  stubble  to  the  wind. 

7  Convince  their  madness,  Lord, 
And  make  them  seek  thy  name; 

Or  else  their  stubborn  rage  confound,, 
That  they  may  die  in  shame. 

8  Then  shall  the  nations  know 
That  glorious,  dreadful  word, 

Jehovah  is  thy  name  alone, 
And  thou  the  sovereign  Lord. 
P  4 


470,471         CHRISTIAN  CHURCH. 


THE  SAFETY,  DELIVERANCE, 
AND  TRIUMPH  OF  THE 
CHURCH. 

4-0  )   Psalm  135.    1st.  Part.    L.  M.  * 
'u{  Gloucester,  Eaton. 

The  church  is  God's  house  and  care. 

1  T>R  AISE  ye  the  Lord  ;  exalt  his  name, 
XT  While  in  his  holy  courts  ve  wait, 
Ye  saints,  that  to  his  house  belong, 
Or  stand  attending  at  his  gate. 

2  Praise  ye  the  Lord  ;   the  Lord  is  good : 
To  praise  his  name  is  sweet  employ : 
Israel  he  chose  of  old,  and  still 

His  church  is   his  peculiar  joy. 

3  The  Lord  himself  wUl  judge  his  saints ; 
He  treats  his  servants  as  his  friends ; 
And  when  he  hears  th^ir  sore  complaints, 
Repents  the  sorrows  that  he  sends. 

4  Through  every  age  the  Lord  declares 
His   name,   and  breaks  th'  oppressor's 

rod  ; 
He  gives  his  suffering   servants  rest, 
And  will  be  known,  Th'  Almighty  God 

Bless  ye  the  Lord,  who  taste  his  love, 
People  and  priests,  exalt  his  name: 
Among  his  saints  he  ever  dwells  : 
His  church  is  his  Jerusalem. 


47!  ( 


Hymx  39.    B.  1.    C.  M.     b  or  « 
Plymouth,  Carolina. 
God's  tender  care  of' his  church. 

1  "VJOW  shall  my  inward  joys  arise, 
lN     And   burst"  into  a  song  ; 
Almighty  love  inspires  my  heart, 

And  pleasure   tunes   my  tongue. 

2  God,  on  his  thirsty  Sion  hill, 

Some  mercy   drops  has  thrown  ; 
And  solemn  oaths  have  bound  his  love 
To  shower  salvation  down. 


CHURCH'S  SAFETY.  472 

3  Why  do  we  then  indulge  our  fears, 

Suspicions  and  complaints? 
Is  he  a  God,  and  shall  his  grace 
Grow  weary  of  his  saints  ? 

4  Can  a  kind  woman  e'er  forget 

The  infant  of  her  womb, 
And,  'mongst  a  thousand  tender  thoughts 
Her  suckling  have  no  room  ? 
5 ''Yet,"  saith  the  Lord,  "should  nature 
change, 
"And  mothers  monsters  prove, 
"Sion  still  dwells  upon  the  heart 
44  Of  everlasting  love. 

6  "  Deep  on  the  palms  of  both  my  hands 
"I  have  engrav'd  her  name  ; 
"  My  hands  shall  raise  her  ruin'd  walls, 
"And  build  her  broken  frame." 

a+io  I        Hymn  8.    B.  1.    CM.         * 
*'*S  Welkin,  Irish. 

The  safety  and  protection  of  the  church 

1  TTO'W  honourable  is  the  place 
JTX  Where  we  adoring  stand; 
Zion,  the  glory  of  the  earth, 

And  beauty  of  the  land ! 

2  Bulwarks  of  mighty  grace  defend 

The  city  where  we  dwell ; 
The  walls,  of  strong  salvation  made, 
Defy  th'  assaults  of  hell. 

3  Lift    up  the  everlasting  gates, 

The  doors  wide  open  fling ; 
Enter,  ye  nations,  that  obey 
The  statutes  of  our  King. 

4  Here  shall  you  taste  unmingled  joys, 

And  live  in  perfect  peace  ; 
You  that  have  known  Jehovah's  name, 
And  ventur'd  on  his  grace. 

5  Trust  in  the  Lord,  forever  trust, 

And  banish  all  your  fears : 
Strength  in  the  Lord  Jehovah  dwells, 
Eternal  as  hjs  years. 


473,474        CHRISTIAN  CHURCH. 

6  What  though  the  rebels  dwell  on  high, 

His  arm  shall  bring  them  low : 
Low  as  the  caverns  of  the  grave 
Their  iofty  heads  shall  bow. 

7  On  Babylon  our  feet  shall  tread 

In  that  rejoicing  hour; 
The  ruins  of  her  walls  shall  spread 
A  pavement  for  the  poor. 

a*c>\         Hymn  64.    B.  2.    L.  M.       * 
*'^>  Monmouth,  Eaton. 

God  the  glory  and  defence  of  Sion. 

1  IT  APPYthe  church,  thou  sacred  place, 
IT  The  seat  of  thy  Creator's  grace ; 
Thine  holy  courts  are  his  abode, 
Thou  earthly  palace  of  our  God. 

2  Thy  walls  are  strength,  and  at  thy  gates 
A  guard  of  heavenly  warriors  waits ; 
Nor  shall  thy  deep  foundations  move, 
Fix'd  on  his  counsels  and  his  love. 

3  Thy  foes  in  vain  designs  engage ; 
Against  his  throne  in  vain  they  rage ; 
Like  rising  waves,  with  angry  roar, 
That  dash  and  die  upon  the  shore. 

4  Then  let  our  souls  in  Sion  dwell. 
Nor  fear  the  wrath  of  Rome  and  hell ; 
His  arms  embrace  this  happy  ground. 
Like  brazen  bulwarks  built  around. 

5  God  is  our  shield,  and  God  our  sun  ;. 
Swift  as  the  fleeting  moments  run, 
On  us  he  sheds  new  beams  of  grace, 
And  we  reflect  his  brightest  praise. 

A>-Al         Hymn  18.    B.  2.    L.  M.        *g 

47*$  Blendon,  Shoel. 

The  ministry  of  angels. 

1  TT [GH  on  a  hill  of  dazzling  light 
AX  The  King  of  glory  spreads  his  seat, 
And  troops  of  angels,  stretch'd  for  flight, 
Stand  waiting  round  his  awful  feet. 


CHURCH'S  SAFETY.  4% 

2 ct  Go,"  saith  the  Lord,  "  my  Gabriel,  go? 

i    "  Salute  the  virgin's  fruitful  womb  ; 
tJ  Make  haste,  ye  cherubs,  down  below, 
"  Sing  ai>d  proclaim  the  Saviour  come.'" 

3Here  a  bright  squadron  leaves  the  skie>? 
And  thick  around  Elisha  stands; 
Anon  a  heavenly  soldier  flies, 
And  breaks  the  chains  from  Peter's  hands. 

4  Thy  winged  troops,  O  God  of  hosts, 
Wait  on  thy  wandering  church  below ; 
Here  we  are  sailing  to  thy  coasts, 
Let  angels  be  our  convoy  too. 

5  Are  they  not  all  thy  servants,  Lord  ? 
At  thy  command  they   go  and  come ; 
With  cheerful  haste  obey  thy  word, 
And  guard  thy  children  to  their  home. 

4-r7     Psalm  46.    1st.  Part.    L.  M.    b 

'^3  German  Hymn. 

The  church's  safety  and  tniumfih  amo?;r 
national  desolations. 

1  f~^  OD  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints, 
vJ  When  storms  ot  sharp  distress  in 

vade  ;      ' 
Ere  we  can  offer  our  complaints," 
Behold  him  present  with  his  aid. 

2  Let  mountains  from  their  seats  be  hitrl'd 
Down  to  the  deep,   and  bury'd  there  ; 
Convulsions  shake  the   solid  world, 
Our  faith  shall  never  yield  to  fear. 

3 Loud  may  the  troubled  ocean  roar; 
In  sacred  peace  our  seals  abide, 
While  every  nation,  every  shore 
Trembles,  and  dreads  the  swelling  tide. 

4  There  is  a  stream,  whose  gentle  flow- 
Supplies  the  city  of  our  God ; 

Lite,  love,  and  joy  still  gliding  through* 
And  watering  our  divine  abode. 

5  That  sacred  stream,  thine  holy  word. 
That  all  our  raging  fear  controls : 
Sweet  peace  thy  promises  afford, 
.And  give  new  ;  reneth  to  famttiisr  soul". 


476,477       CHRISTIAN  CHURCH. 

6  Sion  enjoys  her  Monarch's  love, 
Secure  against  a  threatening  hour  ; 
Nor  can  her   firm  foundations  move, 
Built  on  his  truth,  and  arm'd  with  powei . 

a^jcX     Psalm  46.    2d. Part.    L.  M.  * 
*'D5  Truro,  Herald. 

God Jights for  his  church. 

1  T    ET  Sion  in  her   King  rejoice, 
i-<  Though  tyrants  rage,  and  kingdom: 

rise ; 
He  utters  his  almighty  voice. 
The  nations  melt,   the  tumult  dies. 

2  The   [.oixl  of  old  for  Jacob  fought, 
And  Jacob's  God  is  still  our  aid : 
Behold  the  works  his  hand  hath  wrought 
What   desolations  he  hath  made! 

3  From  sea  to  sea,  through  all  the  shores, 
He  makes  the  noise  of  battle  cease; 
When  from  on  high  his  thunder  roars, 
He  awes  the  trembling  world  to  peace 

4  He  breaks  the  bow,  he  cuts  the  spear, 
Chariots  he  burns  with  heavenly  flame 
Keep  silence,  all  the  earth,  aiid  heai 
The  sound  and  glory  of  his  name. 

5  "  Be  still,  and  learn  that  I  am  God, 
"I'll  be  exalted   o'er  the  lands, 

"I   will  be  known  and  fear'd abroad, 
"But  still  my  throne  in  Sion  stands.' 

6  O   Lord  of  hosts,  Almighty  King, 
While  we  so  near  thy  presence  dwell 
Our  faith  shall  sit  secure,  and  sing 
Defiance  to  the  gates  of  hell. 

a**)        Hymn  28.    B.  1,    CM.      S 

* '  '  $         Wareham,  Arundel. 

The  triumph  qf  Christ  over  the  enemies  c 

his  church. 
1  \Tl  THAT  mighty  man,  or  mighty  Go 
VV    Comes  travelling  in  state. 
Along  the  Idumean  road, 
Away  from   Bozrah's  gate  2 


CH*JRei-FS  TRIUMPH.        4~* 

$The  glory  of  his  robes  proclaims 
'Tis  some  victorious  king; 
"  Tis  I,  the  just,  the  Almighty  One, 
"  That  your  salvation  bring." 

5  Why,  mighty  Lord,  thy  saints  enqiiipg, 
Why  thine   apparel  red  ? 
And  all  thy  vesture  stain'd  like  thosg, 
Who  in  the  wine-press  tread  ? 

4  "  I,  by  myself,  have  trod  the  press, 

"  And  crnsh'd  my  foes  alone ; 
11  My  wrath  has  struck  the  rebels  dead,, 
4i  My  fury  stamp 'd  them   down. 

5  *  'Tis  Edom's  blood  that  dyes  my  robes 

"With  joyful  scarlet  stains; 
"The  triumph  that  my  raiment  weans' 
"Sprung  from  their  bleeding  veins. 

6  "Thus  shall  the  nations  be  destroy 'd, 

"  That  dare  insult  my  saints ; 
"  I  have  an  arm  t*  avenge  their  wrongs, 
"  An  ear  fqr  their  complaints." 

a*tqI        Hymn  29.    B.  1.    CM.       8£ 

** /     3         Braintree,  Peterborough. 
The  triumph  of  Christ ;    or,  the  ruin  of 

antichrist. 
1 "  T  LIFT  my  banners,"  saith  the  Lord, 
.    i.  "  Where   antichrist  has  stood ;    •' 
"The  city  of  my  gospel  foes 
"Shall  be  a  field  of  blood. 

2 "My  heart  has  study'd  just  revenge, 
'""  And  now  the  day  appears, 
"  The  day   of  my  redeem'd  is  come, 
"To  v/ipe   away  their  tears. 

3 "  Quite  weary  is  my  patience  grown. 
And  bids  my  fury  go ; 
vift  as  the  light  ' 
And  be  as  fatal 

Q 


AT.9-       CHRISTIAN  CHURCH. 

4"  I   call  for  helpers,  hat  in  vain; 
"Then  has  my  gospel  nonet1 
*;  Well,  mine  own  arm  lias  might  enough 
"  To  crush  my  foes  alone. 

5 "Slaughter  and  my  devouring  sword 
44  Shall  walk  the.  streets  around, 
rt  Babel  shall  reel  beneath  my   stroke, 
"And  stagger  to  the  ground." 

6  Thine  honours,  O  victorious  King! 
Thine  own  right  hand  snail  raise, 
While  we  thine  awful   vengeance  sing, 
And  our  Deliverer  praise, 

.h,q7         Hymn  56.    B.  1.    CM.       «F 
^lJ$  Abridge,  Christmas. 

The  stint*  of  Moses  and.   the  Lamb;   ory 

Babylon  falling. 
1TX7E  sing  the  glories  of  thy  love,. 
W    \Vc  sound  thy  dreadful  name  : 
The   Christian  church  unites  the  songs 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb, 

-2  Great  God !  hew  wondrous  are  thy  works 
Of  vengeance,  and  of  grace; 
Thou  King  of  saints,  Almighty  Lord, 
How  just  and  true  thy   ways! 

3  Who  dares  refuse  to  fear  thy  name, 

Or  worship   at  thy  throne  r* 
Thy  judgments  speak  thy  holiness, 
1  hrough  all  the  nations  known. 

4  Great  Babylon,  that  rules  the  earth. 

Drunk  with  the  martyrs'  blood, 
Her  crimes  shall  speedily  awake 
The  fury  of  our  God. 

5  The  cup  of  wrath  is  ready  mix'd. 

And  she  must  drink  the  dregs  ; 
Strong  is  the  Lord,  her  sovereign  Judgf, 
Aha  shall  fulfil:  the  plague. 


CHURCH'S  TRIUMPH.       -4SO,4Si 

AQn  )        Hymn  58.    B.  1.    L.  M.       *& 

*5U{  Italy,  Nantwich. 

The  devil  vanquished  i  or,  Michael's  ivaS" 
with  the  dragon. 

1  T  ET  mortal  tongues  attempt  to  sing 
JLi  1'he  wars  of  heaven,  when  Michael 

stood 
Chief  general  of  th'  eternal  King, 
And  fought  the  battles  of  our   God. 

2  Against  the  dragon  and  his  host 
The  armies  of   the  Lord  prevail; 

In  vain  they  rage,   in  vain  they  boast, 
Their  courage  sinks,  their  weapons  fail. 

3  Down  to  the  earth  was  Satan  thrown, 
Down  to  the  earth  his  legions  fell ; 
Then  was  the  trump  of  triumph  blown, 
And  shook  the  dreadful  deeps  of  hell, 

4  Now  is  the  hour  of  darkness  ps.st, 
Christ  hath  assum'd  his  reigning  power  ; 
Behold  the  great  accuser  cast 
Down  from  the  skies,  to  rise  no  more. 

5  'Twas  by  thy  blood,  immortal  Lamb, 
Thine  armies  trod  the  tempter  down  ; 
'Twas  by  thy  word  and  powerful  name 
They  gain'd  the  battle  and  renown. 

6  Rejoice,  ye  heavens ;  let  every  star 
Shine  with  new  glories  round  the  sky ; 
Saints,  while  ve  sing  the  heavenly   war, 
Raise  your  Deliverer's  name  on  high. 

/Lal  I        Hyvx  59.    B.  1.    L.M.        32 

*ox3  Wells,  Limehouse. 

Babylon  fallen 

1TN  Gabriel's  hand  a  mighty  stone- 
J-  Lies,   a  fair  type  of  Babylon  : 
"Prophets  rejoice,  and  all  "ye  saints, 
"God  shall  avenge  your  long  compla  ints.'* 

2  He  said,  and  dreadful  as  he  stood, 
He  sunk  the   mill-stone  in.  the  flood: 
*  Thus  terribly  shall  Babel  fall  : 
''Thus,  and  no  more  be  found  at  all/5 


4S2,4S:>        CHRISTIAN  CHURCH 


cnURCH  MEETINGS* 

4S9>        Psalm  126.    C  m.  x 

"  -  £         Penrose,  Archdale. 

The  joy  of  a  ren,arkablc  conversion;  ort 
melancholy  remover/. 

1  T X^HEN  God  revcal'd  his  gracious 

V  V  name, 

And   chang'd    m'y  mournful   state, 
My  rupture  seem'd   a  pleasing  dream, 
The  grace   appear'd  so  great. 

2  The  world  beheld  the  glorious  change, 

And   did   thy  hand   confess ; 
My  tongue  broke  out  in  unknown  strains,, 
And   sung  surprising  grace. 

3"Greai:  is  the  work,"my  neighbours  cry  M, 
And  own'd  thy  power  divine ; 
**  Great  is  the  work/'  my  heart  reply'd, 
"And  be  the  glory  thine." 

4  The  Lord  can  clear  the  darkest  skits. 

Can    give   us   day  for  night  ; 
Make  drops  of  sacred  sorrow  rise 
To  rivers  of  delight. 

5  Let  those  that  sow  in  sadness  wait 

Till  the   fair  harvest  come, 
They  dhall  confess  their  sheaves  are  great, 
Ami  shout  the  blessings  home. 

6  Though   seed  lie  bury'd  long  in  dust, 

It  sha'nt  deceive  their  hope  ; 
The  precious  grain  can  ne'er  be   lost, 
For  grace  insures  the  crop. 

4qo>        Psalm  126.    L.M.  * 

*10  j  £        Gloucester,  Fruro. 

Sti rfi rising  deliverance. 

"2  \  XT  HEN  God    restor'd  our  captive 

VV  state, 

Joy  was  car  song,  and  grace  our  theme  ; 

The  grace   beyond  our  hopes  so  great, 

That  joy  appear'd  a  painted  -dream.  • 


CHURCH  MEETINGS.         m 

!The  scoffer  owns  thy  hand,  and  pays 
Unwilling  honours  to  thy  name  ; 
While  we  with  pleasure  shout  thy  praise, 
With  cheerful  notes  thy  love  proclaim. 

J  When  we  review 'd  our  dismal  fears, 
'Twas  hard  to  think  they'd  vanish  so ; 
With  God  we  left  our  flowing  tears, 
He  makes  our  joys  like  rivers  How. 

'The  man  that  in  his  furrow 'd  field 
His  scatter'd  seed  with  sadness  leaves, 
Will  shout  to  see  the  harvest  \ieift 
A  welcome  Load  of  joyful  sheaves. 

ACAl     Psalm  34,    1st.  Part.    L.  M.  «? 

*b4<5         All  Saints,  Bath- 

God's  care  of  the  saints;    or,  deliverance 

by  prayer. 
IT    ORD,  I  will  bless  thee   all  my  days, 
-L-i    Thy  praise  shall  dwell  upon  my 

tongue ; 
My  soul  shall  glory  in  thy  grace- 
While  saints  rejoice  to  hear  tiie  song. 

2  Come,  magnify  the  Lord  with  me, 
Come,  let  us  all  exalt  his  name : 
I  sought  th'  eternal  God,  and  he 
Has  not  expos'd  my  hope  to  shame. 

SI  told  him   all  my  secret  grief; 
My  secret  groaning  reach'd  his  ears; 
He  gave  my  inward  pains  relief, 
And  calm'd  the  tumuic  of  my   tears. 

4  To  him  the   poor   lift  up  their  eyes, 
Their  faces  feel   the  heavenly   shine; 
A  beam  of  mercy  from  the  skies 
Fills  them  with  fight  and  joy  divine, 

5  His  holy  angels  pitch  their  tents 
Around  the  men  that  serve   the  Lord : 
Q  fear  and  love  him,   all  his  saints, 
Taste  of  his.  grace,  and  trust  his  word  ! 


4J4        CHRISTIAN  CHURCH. 

6  The  wild  young  lions,  pinch 'd  with  paift 
And  hunger,  roar  through  all  the  wood  , 
But  none  shall  seek  the  Lord  in  vain, 
Nor  wartt   supplies  cf  real  good. 

aukI     Psavm  34.   Ist.Tart.   CM.     » 
*53  J  York,  Barby. 

Prayer,  and  firainc  for  eminent  deliver- 
tincc. 

1  T  'LL  bless  the  Lord  from  day  to  day  ; 
JL  How  good  are  all  his  ways! 

Ye  humble  souls,  that  use  to  pray, 
Come,  help  my  lips  to  praise. 

2  Sine,  to  the  honour  of  his  name, 

How   a  poor  sufferer  cry'd  ; 
Nor  was  his  hope  expos'd  to  shames 
Nor  was  his  suit  deny'd. 

y'When   threatening  sorrows  round  me 
And   endless  fears  arose,  [stood, 

.Like  the  loud   billows   of  a  flood, 
Redoubling  all  my  woes; 

4 1  told  the  Lord  my  sore  distress, 
Willi  heavy  groans   and  tears; 
He  gave  my  sharpest  torments  ease, 
And  silene'd  all  my  fears. 

Pause. 

5  [O  sinners!    come  and  taste  his  love, 

Come,  learn  his  pleasant  ways; 
And  let  your  own  experience  prove 
The  sweetness  of  his  grace. 

6  He  bids  his  angels  pitch  their  tents 

Round   where  his  children  dwell; 
What  ills  their  heavenly  care  prevents 
No  Earthly  tongue  can  tell.] 

/  [O  love  the  Lord,  ye-  saints  of  his ; 
His  eye  regards  the  just: 
I  low  richly  blest  their  portion  is, 
Who  make  the  Lord  the::-  trust! 


CHURCH  MEETINGS.     486,487 

S  Young  lions,  pinch'd  with  hunger,  roar, 
And  famish  in  the  wood ; 
But  God  supplies  his  holy  poor 
With  every  needful  good] 

,Qfi)      Psalm 66.   2d, Part.  CM-     X 
>  London,   $raintree. 

Praise  to  God  for  hearing  prayer. 
1  "VJOW  shall  my  solemn  vows  be  paid 
IN    To  that  Almighty  Power, 
Who  heard  the  long  requests  I  made 
In  my  distressful  hour. 

2 My  lips  and  cheerful  heart  prepare 
To  make   his  mercies  known  ; 
Come,  ye  that  fear  my  God,  and  hear 
The  wonders  he  hath  done. 

3  When  on  my  head  huge  sorrows  fell, 

I  sought   his  heavenly  aid ; 
He  sav'd  my  sinking  soul  from  hell, 
And  death's  eternal  shade. 

4  If  sin  lay  cover'd  in  my  heart, 

While  prayer  em  ploy 'd  my  tongue, 
The  Lord  had  shown  me  no  regard, 
Nor  I  his  praises  sung. 

5  But  God  (his  name  be  ever  blest) 

Hath  set  my  spirit  free, 
Nor  turn'd  from  him  my  poor  request, 
Nor  turn'd  his  heart  from  me. 

a  q^I  Psalm  106.    1st.  Part.    L.  M.  * 
*a  <  S     Wells,  Green's  Hundredth. 
Praise    to   God ;     or,   communion    with 
saints. 

1  rTyO  God  the  great,  the  ever  bless'd, 

A    Let  songs  of  honour  be  address'd ; 
His  mercy  firm  forever  stands; 
Give  him  "the  thanks  his  love  demands. 

2  Who  knows  the  wonders  of  thy  ways? 
Who  shall  fulfil  thy  boundless  praise  ? 
Blest  are  the  souls  that  fear  thee  still, 
And  pay  their  duty  to  thy  will. 


488  CHRISTIAN  CHURCH. 

3  Remember  what  thy  mercy  did 
For  Jacob's   race,   thy  chosen   seed  ; 
And  with  the  same  salvation  bless 
The  meanest  suppliant  of  thy  grace. 

4  0  may  I  see  thy  tribes  rejoice, 

And  aid  their  triumphs  with  my  voice ! 

This  is   my  glory,   Lord,  to  be 
Join'd  to  thy  saints,   and  near  to  thee. 

4.oo7    Psalm  102.   2d.  Part.   CM.     % 
*°°5         Swanwick,  St.  Ann's. 

Prayer  heard,  and  Zion  restored. 
IT    ET  Zion  and  her  sons  rejoice! 
±-j  Behold  the   promis'd  hour ! 
Her  God  hath  heard  her  mourning  voice, 
And  comes  t'  exalt  his  power. 

2  Her  dust  and  ruins  that  remain 

Are  precious  in  our  eyes  ; 
Those  ruins  shall  be  built  again, 
And  all  that  dust  shall  rise. 

3  The  Lord  wiU  raise  Jerusalem, 

And  stand  in  glory  there  ; 
Nations  shall  bow  before  his   name, 
And  kings  attend  with  fear. 

4  He  sits  a   sovereign  on  his  throne, 

With   pity  in  his  eyes : 
He  hears  the  dying  prisoners  groan, 
And  sees  their  sighs  arise. 

5  He  frees  the  souls  condemn'd  to.  death  ! 

And,  when  his  saints  complain, 
It  shan't  be  said,  that  praying   breath 
Was  ever  spent  in  vajn. 

6  This  shall  be  known  when  we  are  dead, 

And  left  on  long  record, 
That  ages  yet  unborn  may  read, 
And  trust  and  praise  the  Lord. 


i^IISSIONARY  MEETINGS.     489,490 

PRAYER  AND  PRAISE  FOR  THE 
ENLARGEMENT  OF  THE 
CHURCH. 

OR, 

MISSIONARY  MEETINGS, 

40^  7     Psalm  72.  1st.  Part.   L.M.     « 
s    3  Fawcet,  Quercy, 

The  kingdom  of  Christ. 

1  f>  RE  AT  God,  whose  universal  sway 
vT  The  known  and  unknown  worlds 

obey, 
Now  give   the  kingdom  to  thy  Son, 
Extend  his  power,  exalt  his  throne. 

3Thv  sceptre   well  becomes  his  hands', 
All"  heaven  submits  to  his  commands  ; 
His  justice   shall  avenge  the  poor, 
And  pride  and  rage  prevail  no  more. 

S  With   power  he  vindicates  the  just, 
And  treads  the  oppressor  in  the  dust  : 
His  worship   and  his  fear  shall  last, 
Till  hours,  and  years,  and  time  be  past. 

4  As  rain  on  meadows  newly  mown, 
So  shall  he  send  his  influence  down  ; 
His  grace   on  fainting  souls  distils, 
Like  heavenly  dew  on  thirsty  hills. 

5  The  heathen  lands,  that  lie  beneath 
The  shades  of  overspreading  death, 
Revive  at  his  first  dawning  light, 
And  deserts  -blossom   at  the   sight. 

6  The   saints  shall  flourish   in  his  days, 
Drest  in  the  robes  of  joy  and  praise ; 
Peace,  like  a  river,  from  his  throne 
Shall  flow  to  nations  yet  unknown. 

aqclX    Psalm  72.    2d.  Part.    L.M.    » 
*J"$  Dunstan,  Biendon. 

Christ'' ?  kingdom  among  the  Gentiles, 
1  TESUS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
^Jl      Does  his  successive  journies  run  : 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 


491        CHRISTIAN  CHURCH. 

2  [Behold  !  the  islands,  with  their  kings 
And  Europe  her  best  tribute  brings  : 
From  north  to  south  the  princes  meet, 
To  pay  their  homage  at  his  feet. 

3  There  Persia,   glorious  to  behold, 
Their   India  shines  in  Eastern  gold  ; 
And  barbarous   nations,  at  his  word, 
Submit,  and  bow,  and  own  their  Lord  ] 

4  For  him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  praises  throng  to  crown  his  head  ; 
His  name,  like  sweet  perfume,  shall  rise 
With   every  morning  sacrifice. 

5  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  his  love  with  sweetest  song; 
And  infant   voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early   blessings  on  his  name. 

G  Blessings  abounds  where'er  he  reigns  ; 
The  prisoner  leaps  to  loose  his  chains*, 
The  weary  find  eternal   rest, 
And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

7  [Where  he  displays  his  healing  power, 
Heath  and  the  curse  are  known  no  more]; 
la  him  the  tribes  of  Adam  boast 
More  blessings  than  their  father  lost. 

8  Let  eveiy  creature  rise,  and  bring 
Peculiar  honours  to  our  King; 
Angels  descend  with   songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  long  Amen.] 

4qi  ?  Psalm  45.    C.  M.  % 

£  Knaresboro\  Penrose. 

The  personal  glories  and  government  of 

Christ. 
IT'LL  speak  the  honours  of  my  King  : 
A     His  form   divinely  fair ; 
None  of  the  sons  of  mortal  race 
May   with  the  Lord  compare. 
2  Sweet  is  thy  speech,  and  heavenly  gracg 
Upon   tliy  lips  is  shed  : 
Thy   God  with  blessings  infinite 
.Hath  crewn'd  thy  saored  head. 


MISSIONARY  MEETINGS.        49*2 

SGird  on  thy  sword,  victorious  Prince' 
Ride  with  majestic  sway; 
Thy  terrors  shall  strike  through  thy  foes, 
And   make   the  world  obey. 
4  Thy  throne,  O  God,  forever  stands: 
Thy  word  of  grace  shall  prove! 
A  peaceful  sceptre  in  thy  hands, 
To  rule  thy  saints  by  love. 

.5  Justice  and  truth  attend  thee  still, 
But  mercy   is  thy  choice; 
And  God,  thy  God,  thy  soul  shall  fill 
With  most'  peculiar  joys. 

aqoI    Psalm  45.    1st.  Part.    L.  M.    % 
^w  5  Dunstan,  Eaton. 

The  glory  of  Christ,  and  /wwer    of  his 
gospel. 

1  VTOW  be  my  heart  inspir'd  to  sing 
lN    The  glories  of  my  Saviour  King* 
Jesus  the  Lord,  how  heavenly  fair 
His  form  !  how  bright  his  beauties  are ! 

2  O'er  all  the  sons  of  human-  race 
He   shines  with  a  superior  grace  ; 
Love  from  his  lips  divinely  flows, 
And  blessings  all   his  state  compose. 

3  Dress  thee  in  arms,  most  mighty  Lord  f 
Gird  on  the  terror  of  thy  sword  ! 

In  majesty    and  glory  ride, 

With  truth  and  meekness  at  thy  side. 

4  Thine  anger,  like  a  pointed  dart, 
Shall  pierce  the  foes  of  stubborn  heart ; 
Or  words  of  mercy,  kind  and  sweet, 
Shall  melt  the  rebels  at  thy  feet. 

5 Thy  throne,  O  God,  forever  stands, 
Grace  is  the  sceptre  in  thy  hands ; 
Thy  laws  and  works  are  just  and  right, 
Justice  and  grace  are  thy  delight. 

6  God,  thine  own  God,  hath  richly  shed 
His  oil  of  gladness  on  thy  head, 
And  with  his  sacred  Spirit  blest 
His  first-born  Son  above  the  rest, 


493,494        CHRISTIAN  CHURCH 

aQq  J  Psalm  110,    1st.  Part.    L.  M.  » 
^^J5  Islington,  Portugal. 

Christ  exalted,  and  multitudes;  converted ; 
or,  the  success  of  the  %o*ftel. 

1  'T'HUS  the  eternal  Father  spake 

A    To  Christ  the  Son  :  "  Ascend  and  sit 
«•  At  my  right  hand,  till  I  shall  make 
"Thy  foes  submissive  at  thy  feet 

2  "From  Zion  shall  thy  word  proceed  ; 
"Thy  word,  the  sceptre  in  thv   hand, 
"  Shall  make  the  hearts  of  rebels  bleed, 
"And  bow  their  wills  to  thy  command. 

3  "  That  day  shall  show  thy  power  is  great, 
"When  saints  shall  flock  with  willing 

minds, 
"  And  sinners   crowd  thy  temple-gate, 
"  Where  holiness  in  beauty   shines." 

4  0  blessed  power!  O  glorious  clay! 
What  a  large  victory  shall  ensue ! 
And  converts,  who  thy  grace  obey, 
Exceed  the  drops  of  morning  dew. 


Psalm  110.    2d.  Part.    L.M.    jk 
Newcourt,  Herald. 


494  £ 

The  kingdom  and  firie&thcod  of  Christ. 

1  "1PHUS  the  great  Lord  of  earth  and  sc» 
J-   Spake  to  his  Son,  and  thus  he  swore: 
"  Eternal  shall  thv  priesthood  be, 
"And  change  from  hand  to  hand  no  more. 

2 "  Aaron  and  all  his  sons  must  die  ; 
<<rBut  everlasting  life  is  thine, 
"To   save  forever  those  that   fty 
"For  refuge  from  the  wrath  divine. 

3 "  By  me  Melchisedek  was  made 
M  On  earth  a  king  and  priest  at  once  ; 
"  And  thou,  my  heavenly  Priest,  shalt 

plead, 
"  And  thou,  my  King,shalt  rule  my  sons." 

4  Jesus,  the  priest,  ascends  his  throne,. 
While  counsels  of  eternal   peace, 
Between  the   Father  and  the  Son, 
Proceed  with  honour  and  success. 


MISSIONARY  MEETINGS.        495 

5  Through  the  whole  earth  his  reign  shall 

spread, 
And  crush  the  powers  that  dare  rebel ; 
Then  shall  he  judge  the  rising  dead, 
And  send  the  guilty  world  to  hell. 

6  Though  while  he  treads  his  glorious  war. 
He  drinks  the  cup  of  tears  and  blood, 
The  sufferings  of  that  dreadful  day 
Shall  but  advance  him  near  to  God. 


<±Q£~l  Psalm  110.    CM.       '* 

*J&^        St.  Asaphs,  Missionary. 

Christ's  kingdom  and  firicsthood. 

1  TESUS,  our  Lord,  ascend  thy  throne, 
J      And   near  thy  Father  sit: 

In  Zion  shall  thy  power  be  known, 
And  make  thy   foes  submit, 

2  What  wonders  shall  thy  gospel  do  ! 

Thy  converts  shall  surpass 
The  numerous  drops  of  morning  dew. 
And  own  thy  sovereign  grace. 

3  God  hath  pronounc'd  a  firm  decree, 

Nor  changes  what  he  swore ; 
"  Eternal  shall  thy  priesthood  be, 
"  When  Aaron  is  no  more. 

4  "  Melchisedek,  that  wondrous  priest, 

"  That  king  of  high  degree, 
"That  holy  man,  who  Abrah'm  blest, 
44  Was  but  a  type  of  thee.51 

5  Jesus  our  priest  forever  lives 

To  plead  for  us  above  ; 

Jesus  our  king  forever   gives 

The  blessings  of  his  love. 

6 God  shall  exalt  his    glorious  head, 
And  his  high  throne  maintain ; 
Shall  strike  the  powers  and  princes  dead 
Who  dare  oppose  his  reign. 


496  CHRISTIAN  CHURCH 

tQfll         Hymn  50.    B.l.    CM.         * 
'*JUj  Arundel,  Bray. 

The  tang  of  Zacharidfiy  and  the  message 
vfJahn  the  llafitist ;  or,  light  and  sul- 
fation by  Jesus  Christ. 

1  V;OW  be  the  God  of  Israel  bless'd, 
1\    Who  makes  his  truth  appear; 
His  mighty  hand  fulfils  his  word. 

And  all  "the  oaths  he  sware. 

2  Now  he  bedews  old  David's  root, 

With   blessings  from  the  skies; 
He  makes  the  branch  of  promise  grow, 
The  promis'd  horn  arise. 

3  [John  was  the  prophet  of  the  Lord, 

To  go  before  his  face ; 
The  herald  which  our  Saviour  God 
Sent  to  prepare   his  ways. 

4  He  makes  the  great  salvation  known, 

He  speaks  of  pardon'd  sins ; 
While  grace  divine,  and  heavenly  love, 
In  its  own  glory  shines. 

5  "  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God,'*  he  cries, 

"  That  takes  our  guilt  away : 
M  I  saw  the  Spirit  o'er  his  head 
"  On  his  baptizing  day.] 

6  "  Be  every  vale  exalted  high, 

"  Sink  every   mountain  low  ; 
"  The  proud  must  stoop,   and  humble 
"  Shall  his  salvation  know.       [souls 

7  "  The  heathen  realms  with  Israel's  land 

"  Shall  join  in  sweet  accord  ; 
"  And  all  that's  born  of  man  shall  see- 
"  The  glory  of  the  Lord. 

8  "  Behold  the  Morning  Star  arise, 

"Ye  that  in  darkness  sit; 
"  He  marks  the  path  that  leads  to  pear  e< 
"And  guides  our  doubtful  feet." 


MISSIONARY  MEETINGS.    497, 498 

,0^>         Hymn  21.    B.  1.    CM.        3£ 

* J  *  \         Arlington,  Christmas. 
d  vision  of  the  kingdom  of  Christ  among' 
men, 
what  a  glorious  bight  appears 


IT    O,   a 
1~j  To 


The   earth  and  seas  are   passed  away, 
And  the  old  rolling  skies, 

2  From  the  third  heaven,  where  God  re* 

sides, 
That  holy,  happy  place, 
The  New  Jerusalem  comes  down, 
Adorn'd  with  shining  grace. 

3  Attending  *&ngels  shout  for  joy, 

And  the  bright  armies  sing, 
"  Mortals,  behold  the  sacred  seat 

"  Of  your  descending   King. 
I' 4  "The  God  of  glory  down  to  men 

"  Removes  his  bless'd  abode  ; 
"Men,  the  dear  objects  of  his  grace, 

"  And  he,  the  loving  God.    . 

5  "  His  own  soft  hand  shall  wipe  the  tear-;; 

"From  every   weeping  eye; 
"And  pains,  and  groans,  and  griefs,  and 
fears, 
"  And  death  itself  shall  die." 

6  How  long,  dear  Saviour,  O  how  long 

Shall  this  bright  hour  delay? 
Fly   swifter  round,  ye  wheels  of  time, 
And  bring  the  welcome  day. 

.Qg>)         Psalm  117.    CM.  $g 

*       >        Wareham,  Rochester. 

Praise  to  God  from  all  nations. 

1  f~\  ALL   ye  nations,  praise  the  Lord, 
\J  Each   with  a  different  tongue ; 
In  every  language  learn  his  word, 

And  let  his  name  be   sung. 

2  His  mercy  reigns  through  every  land ; 

Proclaim  his  grace  abroad : 
Forever  firm   his  truth  shall   stand; 
Praise,  ye  the  fnitliful  God, 
Q3 


499,500,501  BAPTISM. 


499? 


Psalm  117.    L.  M.  g 

5         Denbigh,  Newcourt. 
The  tame. 
lT^ROM  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies, 
JL    Let  the   Creator's   praise   arise  ; 
Let  the  Redeemer's  name   be  sung 
Through  every  laud,  by  every  tongue, 
2  Eternal  are   thy  mercies,  Lord  ; 
Eternal   truth   attends  thy  word  : 
Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to 

shore, 
Till  suns  shall  rise   and  set  no  more. 

-Y^l        Psalm  117.    S.  M.  » 

5UU5  Hopkins,  Sutton. 

The  same. 
1     T^HY  name,  Almighty  Lord, 

1    Shall  sound  through  distant  lands  ; 
Great  is  thy  grace,  and  sure  thy  word, 
Thy   truth   forever   stands. 

2.    Far  be  thine  honour  spread, 
And  long  thy  praise  endure, 
Till  morning  light  and  evening   shade 
Shall  be  exchang'd  no  more. 


CIRCUMCISION  AND  BAPTISM. 

cm  )        HyxMn52.    B.  1.    L.  M.      * 
**^A  S  Quercy,  Eaton. 

Baptism. 

1  ,r"p\VAS  the  commission  of  our  Lord 

1  "Go,  teach  the  nations,  and  baptize.' 
The  nations  have  receiv'd  the  word 
Since  he  ascended  to  the  skies. 

2  He  sits  upon  th'  eternal  hills, 
With   grace  and  pardon  in  his  hand: 
And  sends  his  covenant,  with  the  seal 

To  bless  the  distant  Gentile  lands. 


BAPTISE  502,503 

3  "Repent,  and  be  baptiz'd,"  he  saith, 
"  For  the  remission  of  your  sins  ;" 
And  thus  oar  sense  assists  our  faith, 
And  shows  us  what  his  gospel  means. 

4  Our  souls  he  washes  in  his  blood, 
As  w7ater  makes  the  body  clean ; 
And  the  good  Spirit  from  our  God 
Descends  like  purifying  rain. 

5  Thus  we  engage  ourselves  to  thee, 
And  seal  our  covenant  with  the  Lord } 
O  may  the  great  Eternal  Three 

In  heaven  our  solemn  vows  record  ! 

,-n9?        Hymn  122.    B.  1.    L.M.       m 
oKJ*  {     Ninety-seventh  Psalm,  Bath. 
Believers  buried  with  Christ  in  bn/itism* 

1  T^\0  we  not  know  that  solemn  word, 
XJ  That  we  are  bury'd  with  the  Lords 
Baptiz'd  into  his  death,  and  then 

Put  off  the  body  of  our  sin  ? 

2  Our  souls  receive  diviner  breath, 
Rais'd  from  corruption,  guilt,  and  death  ; 
So  from  the  grave  did  Christ  arise, 
And  lives  to  God  above  the  skies. 

3  No  more  let  sin  or  Satan  reign 
Over  our  mortal  flesh   again  ; 
The  various  lusts  we  serv'd  before 
Shall  have  dominion  now  no  more. 

^oq7         RymnUS.    B.l.    CM.      m 
Q    QS  Wareham,  Arlington. 

Abraham' 's  blessing  on  the  Gentiles. 

1  T  TOW  large  the  promise !  how  divine 
Ai  To  Abrah'm  and  his  seed! 

"  I'll  be  a  God  to  thee  and  thinev 
"Supplying  all  their  need/' 

2  The  words  of  his  extensive  love 

From  age  to  age  endure ; 
The  Angel  of  the  covenant  proves, 
And  seals  the  blessing  sure. 
Q  4 


04,505  BAPTISM. 

3  Jesus  the  ancient  faith  confirms, 

To  our  great  fathers  given  ; 
He  takes  young  Children  to  his  arms, 

And  calls  them  heirs  of  heaven. 

4  Our  God,  how  faithful  are  his  ways  ' 

His  love   endures  the   same  ; 
Nor  from  the  promise  of  his  grace 
Blots  out  the  children's  name. 

rn47        HfMfclU.     B.T;     CM.        * 

u*3         Christmas,  Kingston. 
The  same. 
1  (^  ENTILES  by  nature,  we  belong 
VJ  To  the  wild  olive   wood  ; 
Grace  takes  us  from  the  barren  tree, 
And  grafts  us  in  the   good. 

'2  With  the  same  blessings,  grace  endows 
The  Gentile  and  Jew; 
If  pure  and  holy  be  the  root, 
Such  are  the  branches  too. 

3  Then  let  the  children  of  the  saints 

Be  dedicate  to  God  ; 
Pour  out  thy  Spirit  on  them,  Lord, 
And  wash  them  in  thy  blood. 

4  Thus  to  the  parents  and  their  seed 

Shall  thy  salvation  come, 
And  numerous  households  meet  at  last 
In  one  eternal  home. 

-n/->         Hymn  121.    B.  1.    CM.     % 
,>uo  J         Wareham,  Bedford. 

Children  devoted  to  God. 
(For  those  who  practise  Infant  Baptism.) 

1  T'HUS  saith  the  mercy  of  the  Lord, 

1    "  I'll  be  a  God  to  thee  ; 
"  I'll  bless  thy  numerous  race,  and  they 
"  Shall  be  a  seed  for  me." 

2  Abrah'm  believ'd  the  promis'd  grace, 

And  gave  his   son  to  God ; 
But  water  seals  the  blessing  now, 
That  once  was  seal'd  with  blood, 


BAPTISM.  506,50, 

Thus  Lydia  sanctify 'd  her   house, 

When  she  receiv'd  the  word  ; 
Thus  the  belie ving  jailer  gave 

His  household  to  the  Lord. 
4  Thus  later  saints,  Eternal  King, 

Thine  ancient  truth   embrace ; 
To  thee  their  infant  offspring  bring, 

And  humbly  claim  the  grace. 

.ofi  )        Hymn  134.    B.  2.    C.  M.       & 

£  Swanwick,  Irish. 

Circumcision  abolish  ed. 

l'T'HE   promise  was  divinely  free, 

A      Extensive  was  the  grace  ; 

"  I  will  the  God  of  Abrah'm  be, 

And  of  his  numerous  race." 

2  He  said — and  with  a  bloody  seal 

Confirm'd  the  words  he  spoke; 
Long   did  the  sons  of  Abrah'm  feel 
The  sharp  and  painful  yoke. 

3  Till  God's  own  Son,  descending  low, 

Gave  his  own  flesh  to  bl  eed ; 
And  Gentiles  taste  the  blessing  now, 
From  the  hard  bondage  freed. 

4  The  God  of  Abrah'm  claims  our  praise  ; 

His  promises  endure  ; 
And  Christ  the  Lord,  in  gentler  ways, 
Makes  the  salvation  sure. 

^n7  I         Hymn  127.    B.  2.    L.  M.     3£ 
'  >  Quercy,  Gloucester. 

Circumcuion  unci  oafitism. 
[Written  only  for  those  who  practise  the 

baptism  of  infants.] 
1 HPHUS  did  the  sons  of  Abraa'ra  pass 
■1-    Under  the  bloody  seal  of  grace! 
The  young  disciples  bore  the  yoke, 
Till  Christ  the  painful  bondage  broke, 
2  By   milder  ways  doth  Jesus  prove 
His  Father's  covenant,  and  his  love  ; 
He  seals  to  saints  his  glorious  grace, 
t\n&  not  forbids  their  infant  race, 


;r3  BAPTISM. 

9  Their  seed  is  sprinkled  with  his  bli 
Their  children  set   apart   for  God  ; 
His  Spirit  on   their  offspring  shed, 
Like  water  pour'd  upon  the  head. 

4  Let  every  saint   with  cheerful   voice 
In  this  large  covenant  rejoice  ; 
Young  children,  in  their  early  davs. 
Shall  give  the  GocLof  Abrah'm  praise. 

)         Hymn  141.    B.C.    CM.    «? 
.508  £       Hymn  Second,  Peterborough. 

Faith  assisted  by  sense ;    or,  preaching. 
baptism,  and  the  Lord's  supper. 

1ATY  Saviour  God,  my  sovereign  Priatee 

1V1  Reigns  far  above  the  skies; 
But  brings  his  graces  down   to  sense, 
And  helps  my  faith  to  rise. 

2  Mine  eyes  and  ears  shall  bless  his  name, 

They  read   and  hear  his  word  ; 
My  touch  and  taste  shall  do  the  same, 
When  they  receive  the  Lord. 

3  Baptismal  water  is  design'd 

To  seal  his  cleansing  grace; 
While  at  his  feast  of  bread  and  wine* 
He  gives  his  saints  a  place. 

4  But  not  the  waters  of  a  flood 

Can   make  my  flesh  so  clean, 
As  by  his  Spirit  and  his   blood 
He'll  wash  my  soul  from  sin. 

5  Not  choicest  meats,  nor  noblest  wine* 

So  much  my  heart  refresh, 
As  when  my  faith  goes  through  the  signs. 
And  feeds  upon  his  flesh. 

6  I  love  the  Lord,  who  stoops  so  low( 

To  give  his  word  a  seal  ; 
But  the  rich  grace  his  hands  bestow 
Exceeds  the  figures  still. 


LORD'S  SUPPER.  509,510., 


THE  LORD'S  SUPPER, 

nq  )         Hymn  1.    B.  3.    L.  M.         b 

^     i  Limehouse,  Putney. 

The  Lord's  Sufifier  instituted. 

TW  A§  on  that  dark,that  doleful  night, 
When  powers  of  earth  and  hell 
arose 
Against  the  Son  of  God's  delight. 
And  friends  betray 'd  him  to  his  foes: 
I  Before  the  mournful  scene  began, 
He  took  the  bread,  andbless'd  and  brake; 
What  love,    through  all  his  actions  ran  ! 
What  wondrous  words  of  grace  he  spake ! 

3  "  This  is  my  body  broke  for  sin ; 

**  Receive  and  eat  the  living  food :" 
Then  took  the  cup,  andbless'd  the  wine ; 
"  'Tis  the  new  covenant  in  my  blood." 

4  [For  us  his  flesh  with  nails  was  torn, 
He  bore  the  scourge,  he  felt  the  thorn ; 
And  justice  pour'd  upon  his  head 
Its  heavy  vengeance  in  our  stead.} 

5  [For  us  his  vital  blood  was  spilt,  - 
To  buy  the  pardon  of  our  guilt ; 
When  for  black  crimes  of  biggest  size, 
He  gave  his  soul  a  sacrifice.] 

6  "  Do  this,"  he  cry'd,  "  till  time  shall  ends 
"  In  memory  of  your  dying  Friend ; 
"Meet  at  my  table,  and  record 
"The  love  of  your  departed  Lord." 

7  [Jesus  !  thy  feast  we  celebrate, 

We  show  thy  death,  we  sing  thy  name, 
Till  thou,  return,   and  we  shall  eat 
The  marriage   supper  of  the  Lamb.] 

cin)  Hymn  2.    B.  3.    S.M.  38: 

>piyS         Watchman,   Peckham. 

Communion  nvith  Christ  and  with  sain'.s. 
1     [  T  ESUS  invites  his  saints 

J      To  meet  around  his  board ; 
Here  pardon'd  rebels  sit,  and  hold 
Communion  with  their  Lord. 


•11  LORD'S  SUPPER. 

'2     For   food  he   gives  his  flesh  , 
He  bids  us  drink  his  blood  : 
Amazing  favour!  matchless  grace 
Of  our  descending  God!] 

3  This  holy  bread  and  wine 
Maintain  our  fainting  breath, 

By  union  with  our  living   Lord, 
And  interest  in  his  death. 

4  Our  heavenly  Father  calls 
Christ   and  his  members  one  ! 

We  the  young  children  of  his  love, 
And  he  the  first-born   Son. 

5  We  are  but  several  parts 
Of  the   same   broken   bread ! 

One  body  hath  its  several  limbs, 
But  Jesus  is   the  head. 

6  Let  all  our  powers  be  join'd 
His  glorious  name  to  raise ; 

Pleasure   and  love  fill  every   mind, 
And  every  voice  be  praise. 

ifiW         Hymn  3.    B.  3.    C.  M.         m 

"-* 1     \  Swanwick,  Irish. 

The  New  Testament  in  the  blood  of  Christ, 

or%  the  new  covenant  sealed. 
1«*  rT~1HE  promise  of  my  Father's  love 
J_      "Shall   stand  forever   good," 
He  said — and  gave  his  soul  to  death, 
And  seal'd  the  grace  with  blood. 

2  To  this  dear  covenant  of  thy  word 

I  set  my  worthless  name ; 
I  seal  th'   engagement  to  my  Lord, 
And  make  my   humble  claim. 

3  The  fight,  and  strength,  and  pardoning 

grace, 
And  glory  shall  be  mine ; 
My  life  and  soul,  my  heart  and  flesh, 
And  all  my  powers  are  tkine. 
41  call  that  legacy  my  own, 
Whicu   Jesus  did  bequeath; 
'Twas  purchas'd  with  a  dying  groan, 
And  ratifv'd  in  death. 


LORD'S  SUPPEK.  512 

1  Sweet  is  the  memoir  of  his  name, 
Who  bless'd  us  in  his  will, 
And  to  his  testament  of  love 
Made  his  own  life  the  seal. 

-10>         Hymn  4.    B.  3.    CM.         « 
tf^J  Bedford,  Abridge. 

Christ's    dying   love ;     or,    our  pardon 
bought  at  a  dear  price. 

1  T  TOW  condescending  and  how  kind 
±1  Was  God's  eternal  Son  ! 

Our  misery  reach'd  his  heavenly  mind. 
And   pity  brought  him  down. 

2  [When  justice,  by  our   sins  provok'd, 

Drew  forth  its  dreadful  sword, 
He  gave  his   soul  up   to  the  stroke, 
Without  a  murmuring  word.] 

3  [He  sunk  beneath  our  heavy  woes, 

To  raise  us  to  his  throne: 
There's  ne'er  a  gift  his  hand  bestows, 
But  cost  his  heart  a  groan.] 
iThis  was  compassion  like  a  God,' 
That  when  the  Saviour  knew 
The  price  of  pardon  was  his  blood, 

His  pity  ne'er  withdrew. 
>Now,  though  he  reigns  exalted  high. 

His  love  is  still  as  great : 
Well  he  remembers  Calvary, 

Nor  lets  his  saints  forget. 
5  [Here  we  behold  his  bowels  rcty 

As   kind  as  when  he  died, 
And  see  the  sorrows  of  his  soul 

Bleed  through  his  wounded  side.] 
7  [Here  we  receive  repeated  seals 

Of  Jesus'  dying  love: 
Hard  is  the  wretch  that  never  feels 

One  soft  affection  move  ] 
\  Here  let  our  hearts  begin  to  melt, 

While  we  his  death  record, 
And,  with  our  joy  for  pardon'd  guilt, 
Mourn  that  we  pierc  d  the  Lord, 


313,514  LORD'S  SUPFRR. 

_.n  )         Hymx  5.    B.  3/    CM.  « 

51  o^  York,  Arlington. 

Christ,  the  bread  rf  life. 

1  T    ET  us  adore  the  Eternal  Word, 
k-j  'lis  he  our  sculs  hath  fed  : 
Thou  art  our  living  stream,  O  Lord, 

And  thou  the  immortal  bread. 

2  [The  manna  came  from  lower  skies, 

But  Jesus  from   above; 
Where  the  fresh  springs  of  pleasure  rise, 
And   rivers  flow   with  love. 

3  The  Jews,  the  fathers,  died  at  last, 

Who  ate  that  heavenly  bread; 
But  these  provisions  which  we  taste, 
Can  raise  us  from  the  dead.] 

4  Bless'd  be  the  Lord,  who  gives  his  flesh 

To  nourish  dying  men  ; 
And  often  spreads  his  table  fresh, 
Lest  we  should  faint  again. 

5  Our   souls   shall    draw  their  heavenly- 

breath, 
While  Jesus  finds  supplies ; 
Nor  shall  our  graces  sink  to  death, 
For  Jesus  never  dies. 

6  [Daily  our  mortal  flesh  decays, 

But  Christ,  our  life,  shall  come ; 
His  unresisted  power  shall  raise 
Our  bodies  from  the  tomb.] 

.,.  )  Hymn  6.    B.  3.    L.  M.       22 

514  J         Dunstan,   Old  Hundred. 
The  memorial  of  our  absent  Lord. 

1  TESUS  is  gone  above  the  skies, 

J    Where  our  weak  senses  reach  him 

not ; 
And  carnal  objects  court  our  eyes, 
To  thrust  our  Saviour  from  our  thought. 

2  He  knows  what  wandering  hearts  we 
Apt  to  forget  his  lovelv  face  ;     [have 
And,  to  refresh  our  minds,  he  gave 
These  kind  memorials  of  his  grace; 


LORD'S  SUPPER.  5p 

*3  The  Lord  of  life  this  table  spread 
With  his  own  flesh  and  dying  blood  ; 
We   on  the  rich  provision  feed, 
And  taste  the  wine,  and  bless  the  God, 

4  Let  sinful  sweets  be   all  forgot, 
And  earth  grow  less  in  our  esteem ; 
Christ  and  his  love  fill  every  thought, 
And  faith  and   hope  be  fix'd  on  him, 

5  While  he  is  absent  from  our  sight, 
:Tis  to  prepare  our  souls  a  place, 
That  Ave  may  dwell  in  heavenly  light, 
And  live  forever  near  his  face. 

6  [Our  eyes  look  upwards  to  the  hills, 
Whence  our  returning  Lord  shall  come : 
We  wait  thy  chariot's  awful  wheels,  ' 
To  fetch  our  longing  spirits  home.] 


} 


Hymn  7.    B.  3.    L .  M.         b 
Kirk,  Carthage,  Putney. 
Crucifjcion  to   the  world  by  the  cross  of 

Christ. 
IT  X  THEN  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 
V  V  On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died. 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast, 
Save  in  the  death  of  Christ,  my  Gcd : 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  his  blood. 

3  See  from  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet, 
Sorrow  and  love  fiow  mingled  down  i 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  saeetf 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown  ? 

4  [His  dying  crimson,  like  a  robe, 
Spreads  o5er  his  body  on  the  tree; 
Ihen  am  I  dead  to  all  the  globe, 
And  all  the  globe  is  dead  to  me.] 

5  Were  the  wbcle  realm  of  nature  mine. 
That  were  a  present  far  too  small; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 
demands  ray  sdid,  rav  nfe.  mv  $3  ' 

R  2  ' 


516,51?  LORD'S  SUPPER. 

Slfi^        Hymn  8.    B.  3.    CM.  * 

u  $  Rochester,  St.  Ann's. 

The  tret  of  life. 

1  r*  OME,  let  us  join  a  joyful  tune 
V->  To  our  exalted  Lord, 

Ye  saints  on  high,  around  his  throne, 
And  we  around  his  board. 

2  While  once  upon  this  lower  ground, 

Weary  and  faint  ye  stood, 
What  dear  refreshments  here  ye  found 
From  this  immortal  food! 

3  The  tree  of  life,  that  near  the  throne 

In  heaven's  high  garden  grows, 
Laden  with  grace,  bends  gently  down 
Its  ever  smiling  boughs. 

4  [Hovering  among  the  leaves,  there  stands 

The  sweet  celestial  Dove ; 
And  Jesus  on  the  branches  hangs 
The  banner  of  his  love. 
5 'Tis  a  young  heaven  of  strange  delight 
While  in  his  shade  we  sit; 
His  fruit  is  pleasing  to  the  sight, 
And  to  the  taste  as  sweet. 

6  New  life  it  spreads  through  dying  hearts, 

And  cheers  the  drooping  mind  ; 
Vigour  and  joy  the  juice  imparts, 
Without  a  sting  behind.] 

7  Now  let  the   flaming  weapon  stand, 

And  guard  all  Eden's  trees  ; 
There's  ne'er  a  plant  in  all  that  land, 

That  bears  such  fruits   as  these. 
S  Infinite  grace  our  souls  adore, 

Whose  wondrous  hand  has   made 
This  living  branch  of  sovereign  power 

To  raise  and  heal  the  dead. 


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Hymn  9.    B.  3.    S.  M. 
Thacher,  St.    Thomas. 
The  Spirit,  the  water,  and  the  blood. 
1     T   ET  all  our  tongues  be  one, 

1— *  To  praise  our  God  on  high, 
Who  from   his  bosom  sent  his  Son, 
To  fetch  us  strangers  nigh, 


LORD'S  SUPPER.  M7 

2  Nor  let  our  voices  cease 
To  sing  the  Saviour's  name : 

Jesus,  the  ambassador  of  peace. 
How  cheerfully  he  came ! 

3  It  cost  him  cries  and  tears 
To  bring  us  near  to  God; 

Great  was  our  debt,  and  he  appears 
To  make  the  payment  good- 

4  [My  Saviour's  pierced  side 
Pour'd  out  a  double  flood; 

By  water  we  are  purify'd, 
And  pardon'd  by  the  blood. 

5  Infinite  was  our  guilt, 

But  he,  oiir  Priest,  atones; 
On  the  cold  ground  his  life  was  spilt* 
And  offer 'd  with  his  groins.] 

6  Look  up,  my  soul,   to  uim 
Whose  death  was  thy  desert, 

And  humbly  view  the  living  stream 
Flow  from  his  breaking  heart. 

7  There,  on  the  cursed  tree, 
In  dying  pangs  he  lies, 

Fulfils  his  Father's  great  decree, 
And  all  our  wants  supplies. 

.3     Thus  the  Redeemer  came, 
By  water,  and  by  blood ; 
And  when  the  Spirit  speaks  the  same, 
We  feel  his  witness  good. 

9  While  the  Eternal  Three 
Bear  their  record  above, 

Here  I  believe  he  died  for  me, 
And  seal  my  Saviour's  love. 

10  [Lord,  cleanse  my  soul  from  sin, 
Nor  let  thy  grace  depart ; 

Great  Comforter,  abide  within, 
And  witness  to  my  heart.] 


LORD'S  SUPPER. 

mo)        Hymn  to.    B.   I.    L.M.       * 
*>IOJ  Bath,  Eaton. 

Christ  crucjficdi  the  wiadton  and /tow 

Geo'. 

1  "VTATURlil  with  open  volume  stands, 

Jl\    To  spread    her    Maker'.,    praise 
abroad ; 

And  every   labour  01   his   hands 
Shows  something  worthy  of  a  God. 

2  But  in  the  grace  that  rescn'd  man, 
His  brightest   form  of  glory  shi; 
Here,  on  the  cross,    'tis  fairest  drawn 
In  precious  blood,   and  crimson  lines. 

3  [Hen -his  whole  name  appears  complete; 
Nor  wit  can  guess,  nor  reason  prove, 
Which  of  the  letters  best  is  writ, 
The  power,  the  wisdom,  or  the  love.] 

4  Here    I  behold  his  inmost  heart, 
Where  gTace  and  vengeance  strangely 

join  ; 
Piercing  his  Son  with  sharpest  smart, 
To  make  the  purchas'd  pleasures  mine. 

5  O,  the  sweet  wonders'  of  that    cross. 
Where  God  the  Saviour  lov'd  and  died ! 
Her  noblest  life  my   spirit  draws 
From  his  dear  wounds  and  bleeding  side. 

61   would  forever  speak   his   name, 
In  sounds  to  mortal  ears  unknown, 
With  angels  join   to  praise  the  Lamb, 
And  worship  at  his  Father's  throne. 

r|0)         Hymn  11.    B.  3.    CM.       ^ 

° X     J         St.  Asaph's,  Missionary. 

Pardon  brought  to  bur  senses. 
1  T    ORD,  how  divine  thy  comforts  are ! 
i— '  How  heavenly  is  the  place, 

Where  Jesus  spreads  the  sacred  feast 

Of  his  redeeming  grace ! 
'2  There  the  rich  bounties  of  our  God 

And  sweetest  glories  shine; 
There  Jesus  says  that  "I  am  hj.s4 

"And  rhv  Beloved's  mine." 


LORD'S  SUPPER.  S20 

-■■  **  Here,"  saith  the  kind  redeeming  Lord, 
And  'shows-  his  wounded  side,    # 
^See  here  the   spring  of  all  your  joys, 
"That  open'd  when  I  died! 

4  [He  smiles,  and  cheers  my  mournful 

heart, 
And  tells  of  all  his  pain  ;  „ 

"  All  this,"  savs  he,    ft  I  bore  for  thee, 
And  then  he  smiles  again.] 

5  What  shall  we  pay  our  heavenly  King 

For  erace  so  vast  as  this! 
He  brings  our  pardon  to   our  eyes, 
And  seals  it  with  a  kiss. 

6  TLet  sucl*  amazing  loves  as  these 
■"  Be  sounded  all  abroad ; 

Such  favours   are  beyond  degrees, 
And  worthy  of  a  God.] 

7  [To  Him  who  wash'd  us  in  his  blood, 

Be  everlasting  praise; 
Salvation,  honour,   glory,  power, 
Eternal  as  his  days.] 

ecink\        Hymn  12.    B.  3.    h.M       * 

<^°  I     Old  Hundred,  Evening  Hymn. 
The  gozfiel  feast. 

1  rTTOW  rich  are  thy  provisions,  i.o*a. 
Lrl  Thy  table  furnish'd  from  aoove  i 
The  fruits  of  life  o'erspread  the  board, 
The   cup  overflows  with  heavemy  love. 

2  Thine   ancient  family-  the  Jews, 
Were  first  invited  to  the  feast; 
We  humbly  take  what  they  refuse, 
And   Gentiles  thy   salvation  taste. 

3  We  are  the  poor.,  the  blind,  the  lame  ; 
\nd  help  was  far,  and  death  was  nigh  . 
But  at  the  gospel   call  we   came, 
And  every   want  receiv'd  suppiy. 

4  From  the  highwav  that  leads  to  hell, 
From  paths  of  darkness  and  despair, 
Lord,  we  are  come,  with  thee  to  awell. 
Glad  to  enjoy  thy  presence  here.] 


:i  LORD'S  SUPPEB. 

5[What  shall  we  pay  th'  Eternal  Sob, 
That   left  the  heaven   of  his  abode, 
And  to  this  wretched  earth  came  down, 
To  bring  us,  wanderers,  back  to  God  ? 

6 It  cost  him  death  to   save  our  lives; 
To  buy   our  souls  it  cost  his  own  ; 
And  all  the  unknown  jovs  he  gives, 
Were  bought  with  agonies  unknown-. 

7  Our   everlasting  love  is  clue 
To  Him   who  ransom 'd   sinners  lost ; 
And  pity'd  rebels,  when  he  knew 
The  vast  expense  his  love  would  cost.] 

r91  )         Hymn  13.    B.  3.    CM.        * 

°*i  \         St.  Martin's,  Christmas. 
Divine  love  making  a  feast,  and  calling  in 

the  guests. 
ITT  OW  sweet  and  awful  is  the  placey 
n  With   Christ  within  the  doors, 
While    everlasting  love  displays 
The  choicest  of  her  stores! 

2  Here  every  bowel  of  our  God 

With   soft  compassion  rolls ; 
Here  peace  and  pardon,  bought  with 
blood, 
Is   food  for  dying  souls. 

3  [While  all  our  hearts  and  all  our  songs 

Join  to  admire  the  feast, 
Each  of  us  cries,  with  thankful  tongues, 
"Lord,  why  was   I  a  guest? 

4"  Why  was  I  made  to  hear  thy  voice, 
"  And  enter   while  there's  room, 
"When  thousands  make    a  wretched 
choice, 
"  And  rather  starve  than  come  ?"] 

5  'Twasthe  same  love  thatspread  the  feast 
That   sweetly  fore'd  us  in ; 
Else  we  had  still  refus'd  to  taste, 
And  perish 'd  in  our  sin. 


LORD'S  SUPPER.  522,523 

6  [Pity  the  nations,  O  our  God ; 

Constrain  the  earth  to  come; 
Send  thy  victorious  word   abroad, 

And  bring  the  strangers  home. 
'We  long  to   see  thy  churches  full, 

That  all  the  chosen  race 
May  with  one  voice  and  heart  and  soul 

Sing  thy  redeeming  grace.] 

rnol       Hymn  14.    B.  3.    L.  M.  3* 

°       )  Quercy,  Nantwich. 

The  song  of  Simeon  ;  or,  a  sight  of  Christ 
makes  death  easy. 

1  \TOW  have  our  hearts  embrae'd  our 
iN         God; 

We  would  forget  all  earthly  charms, 
And  wish   to  die  as  Simeon  would, 
With    his  young  Saviour  in  his  arms. 

2  Our  lips  should  learn  that  joyful  song, 
Were  but  our  hearts  prepar'd"  like  his; 
Our  souls   still  willing  to  be  gone, 
And  at  thy  word  depart  in  peace. 

3  Here  we  have  seen  thy  face,  O  Lord, 
And  view'd  salvation  with  our  eyes, 
Tasted  and  felt  the  living  Word, 
The  bread  descending  from  the  skies. 

4  Thou  hast  prepar'd  this  dying  Lamb, 
Hast  set  his  blood  before  our  face, 
To  teach  the  terrors  of  thy  name, 
And  show  the  wonders  of  thy  grace. 

5  He  is  our  light;    our  morning-star 
Shall  shine  on  nations  yet  unknown; 
The  glory  of  thine  Israel  here, 
And  joy  of  spirits  near  thy  throne. 

ncyxX       Hymn  15.    B.  3.    CM.         38 

°  **  5  St.  Ann's,  Abridge. 

Our  Lord  Jesus  at  his  civn  table. 
1  [HPHE  memory  of  our  dying  Lord 
X    Awakes  a  thankful  tongue  ; 
How  rich  he  spread  his  royal  board, 
And  bless'd  the  food,   and  sung! 


524  LORD'S  SUPPER, 

2  Happy  the  men  that  cat  this  bread, 

But  doubly  bless'd  was  he 
That  gently  bow'd  his  loving  head, 
And  leaii'd  it,  Lord,   on  thee. 

3  By   faith   the  same  delights   we  taste 

As  that  great  favourite  did, 

i  sit,   and   lean  on  Jesus'  breast, 
And   take  the  heavenly   bread.] 

4  Down  from  the  palace  of  the  skies, 

Hither  the   King  descends  ! 
"Come,   my  beloved,   eat  (he  cries) 
"And   drink   salvation,   friends. 

J "  [My  flesh   is   food  and   physic  too, 
"A    balm   for  all   your  pains: 
u  And  the  red  streams  of  pardrtnflow 
"  From  these   my  pierced   veins.'5] 

6  Hosanna  to  his  bounteous  love, 

For   such  a    feast  below ! 
And  yet   he  Feeds  his  saints  above 
With   nobler  blessings  too. 

7  [Come,  the  dear  day,  the  glorious  hour, 

That   brings  our  souls   to  rest' 
Then  we  shall  need  these  types  no  more, 
But  dwell  at   th'  heavenly    feast.] 

rol7       Hymn  16,    B.3.    CM.         & 
**"*$  Mear,  Irish. 

The  vvonieti  of  Christ. 

1  VTOW  let  our  pains   be  all  forgot, 
l\    Our  hearts   no  more  repine ; 
Our  sufferings  are  not  worth  a  thought, 

When,  Lord,   compar'd  with  thine. 

2  In  lively  figures  here  we  sec 

The  bleeding  Prince  of  love: 
Each  of  us  hopes  he  dy'd  for  me, 
And  then  our  griefs  remove. 
Z  [Our  humble  faith  here  takes  her  rise, 
While  sitting   round  his  board ; 
And  back  to  Calvary   she  flies, 
To  view  her  groaning  Lord 


LORD'S  SUPPER.  pj 

| His   soul,  what  agonies  it  felt 

When  his  own  God  withdrew!  ^ 
'And  the  large  load  of  all  our  gui;'.- 
I    Lay  heavy  on  him  too  ! 

But  the  Divinity  within 

Supported  him  to  bear; 
Dying,  he  conquer 'd  hell  and  sin, 

And  made  his  triumph,  there.] 
Grace,     wisdom,    justice,   joirvd    and 
wrought 

The  wonders   of  that  day : 
No  mortal  tongue,  no  mortal  thought 

Can   equal  thanks  repay. 
Our  hymns    should  sound    like    thcs* 
"above, 

Could  we  our  voices  raise  ; 
Yet,  Lord,  our  hearts  shall  all  be  love. 

And  all  our  lives  be  praise. 


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St.  Thomas,  Ustic,  Pelham.   y 
Incomparable  food;  pr^he  flesh  and  blood 
of  Christ. 

1  [\X7E  sing  the  amazing  deeds 

VV    That  grace  divine  performs, 
Th' eternal  God  comes  down  and  bleeds, 
To  nourish  dying  worms. 

2  This    soul-reviving  wine, 
Dear  Saviour,   'tis  thy   blood; 

We  thank  that  sacred  flesh  ot  thine, 
For  this  immortal  food.] 

3  The  banquet  that  we  eat 
Is  made   of  heavenly  things  ; 

Earth  hath  no  dainties  half  so  sweet 
As  our  Redeemer  brings. 

4  In  vain  had  Adam  sought, 
And  search'd  his  garden  round, 

For  there  was  no  such  blessed  fruit 
In  all  that  happy  ground. 


526  LORD'S  SUPPER. 

5  Th'  angelic  host  above 
Can  never  taste  this  food  ; 

They  feast  upon  their  Maker's  love. 
But  not  a  Saviour's  blood. 

6  On  us  the  Almighty  Lord 
Bestows  this  matchless  grace; 

And  meets  us  with  some  cheering  word, 
With  pleasure  in  his  face. 

7  Come,  all  ye  drooping  saints, 
And  banrjuet  with  the  King ; 

This  wine  will  drown  your  sad  complaints, 
And  tune  your  voice  to  sing. 

8  Salvation  to  the  name 
Of  our  adored  Christ : 

Through  the  wide  earth  his  grace  pro- 
His  glory  in  the  high'st.         [claim, 

ro~?         Hymn  18.    B.  3.    L.  M.       * 
^D3        Gloucester,  Wells,  Bath. 
The  same. 

1  JESUS!  we  bow  before  thy  feet! 
J      Thy  table  is  divinely  stor'd! 
Thy  sacred  flesh  our  souls  have  eat, 
'Tis  living  bread — we  thank  thee,  Lord ! 

2  And  here  we  drink  our  Saviour's  blood  ; 
VVe  thank  thee,  Lord !  'tis  generous  wine; 
Mingled  with  love,  the  fountain  flow'd 
From  that  dear  bleeding  heart  of  thine. 

3  On  earth  is  no  such  sweetness  found, 
For  the  Lamb's  flesh  is  heavenly  food ; 
In  vain  we  search  the  globe  around 
For  bread  so  fine,  or  wine  so  good. 

4  Carnal  provisions  can  at  best 

But  cheer  the  heart,  or  warm  the  head, 
But  tlte  rich  cordial  that  we  taste 
Gives  life  eternal  to  the  dead. 

5  Joy  to  the   Master  of  the  feast ; 
His  name  our  souls  forever  bless  ! 

To  God  the  King,  and  God  the  Priest, 
A  loud   hosanna  round  the  place. 


LORD'S  SUPPER.  527,  528 

K0^\        Hymn  19.    B.  3.    L.M.        % 
°~'3  Eaton,  Portugal. 

Glory  in  the  cross  ;  or,  not  ashamed  of 
Christ  crucified. 

1  A  T  thy  command,  our  dearest  Lord, 
a~\.  Here  we  attend  thy  dying  feast ; 
Thy  blood,  like  wine,  adorns  thy  board, 
And  thine  own  flesh  feeds  every  guest. 

2  Our  faith  adores  thy  bleeding  love. 
And  trusts  for  life  in  one  that  died : 
We  hope  for  heavenly  crowns  above 
From  a  Redeemer   crucified. 

3  Let  the  vain  world  pronounce  it  shame, 
And  fling  their  scandals  on  thy  cause ; 
We  come  to  boast  our  Saviour's  name, 
And  make  our  triumphs  in  his  cross. 

4  With  joy  we  tell  the  scoffing  age, 
He  that  was  dead  has  left  his  tomb; 
He  lives  above  their  utmost  rage, 
And  we  are  waiting  till  he  come. 

cool        Hymn  20.    B.  3.    CM.       * 
°^°3  Bedford,  Rochester 

The  provisions  for  the,  table  of  our  Lord  ; 
or,  the  tree  of  life,  and  river  of  love. 

1  T   ORD,  we  adore  thy  bounteous  hand, 
JLrf    And  sing  the  solemn  feast, 
Where  sweet  celestial  dainties  stand 

For  every  willing  guest. 

2  [The  tree  of  life  adorns  the  board 

With  rich  immortal  fruit, 
And  ne'er  an  angry  flaming  sword 
To  guard  the  passage  to't. 

3  The   cup    stands   crown'd  with   living 

The  fountain  flows   above,      [juice ; 
And  runs  down  streaming,  for  our  use, 
In  rivulets  of  love.] 

4  The  food's  prepar'd  by  heavenly  art ; 

The  pleasure's  well  refin'd; 
They  spread  new  life   through   every 
And  cheer  the  drooping  mind,  [heart, 


520  LORD'S  SUPPER. 

SfShout  and  proclaim  the  Saviour's  loy.., 
Ye   saints,   that  taste  his   wine  ; 
Join   -with  your  kindred  saints  above, 
In  loud  hosannas  join. 

6  A  thousand  glories  to   the   God 
Who  gives  such  joy  as  this ; 
Hosanna!    let   it  sound  abroad, 
And   reach  where  Jesus  is. 

r0()7        Hymn  21.    B.  3.    CM.       * 

^"J  5  Rochester,  Bray. 

The  iriumfihal  ftastfor  Christ's  victory 
over  m«,   and  death,    and  full. 

1  [f^  OME,  let  us  lift  our  voices  high, 

V_v     High  as  our  joys  arise; 
And  join   the   songs  above  the   sky, 
Where  pleasure  never  dies. 

2  Jesus,  the  God,  who  fought  and  bled, 

And   conqucr'd   when  he  fell  ; 
Who   rose,  and  at  his  chariot   wheels 
Uragg'd  all  the  powers  of  hell.] 
5  [Jesus,  the   God,  invites  us   here, 
To   this  triumphal    feast, 
And  brings   immortal  blessings  dowi 
For   each  redeemed  guest.] 

4  The  Lord !  how  glorious  is  his  face  ! 

How   kind  his  smiles  appear ! 
And,  O!    what  melting  words  he  says 
To  every  humble  ear  ! 

5  "  For  you,  the  children  of  my  love, 

"  It  was  for  you  I  died ; 
"  Behold  my   hands,  behold  my  feet, 
"  And  look  into  my  side. 
6 ic  These,  are  the  wounds  for  you  I  bore, 
41  The  tokens  of  my  pains, 
"  When  I  came  down  to  free  your  souls 
u  From   misery  and  chains. 
7. "  [Justice  unsheath'd  its  fiery   sword, 
**  And   plung'd  it  in   my   heart ; 
"Infinite  pangs  for  you  I  bore, 
;  Arid   most  tormenting  smart 


LORD'S  SUPPER.  5u0 

8  "  When  hell,  and  all  its  spiteful  powers, 

"  Stood  dreadful  in  my  way, 
"  To   rescue  those  dear  lives  of  yours, 
"  I  gave  my  own  away. 

9  "  But  while  I  bled,  and   groan'd,  and 

died, 
"  I  ruin'd  Satan's  throne  ; 
"  High  on  my  cross  I  hung,  and  spy'd 
"  The   monster  tumbling  down. 

10  "  Now  you  must  triumph  at  my  feast, 

"  And  taste  my  flesh,  my  blood ; 
"  And  live  eternal  ages  bless'd, 
"For  'tis  immortal  food." 

11  Victorious  God  !    what  can  we  pay 

For  favours  so  divine  ? 
We   would  devote  our  hearts  away, 
To  be  forever  thine.] 

12  We  give  thee,  Lord,  our  highest  praisejj 

The  tribute  of  our  tongues; 
But  themes  so  infinite  as  these 
Exceed  our  noblest  songs. 

rqn>  Hymn  22.    B.  3.    L.M.      22 

°^KJ  \     Ninety-seventh  Psalm,  Wells. 
The  compassion  of  a  dying  Christ. 

1  /"^UR  spirits  join  i'  adore  the  Lamb  ; 
V^»  O  that  our  feeble  lips  could  move' 
In  strains  immortal  as  his  name, 
And  melting  as  his  dying  love ! 

2  Was  ever  equal  pity  found ? 

The  Prince  of  heaven  resigns  his  breath, 
And  pours  his  life  out  on  the  ground, 
To  ransom  guilty  worms  from  death ! 

3  [Rebels,  we  broke  our  Maker's  laws  ; 
He  from  the  threatening  set  us  free; 
Bore  the  full  vengeance  on  his  cross, 
And  nail'd  the  curses   to   the  tree] 

4  [The  law  proclaims  no  terror  now, 
And  Sinai's  thunder  roars  no  more : 
From  all  his  wounds  new  blessings  How, 
A.  sea  of  joy  without  a  shore. 


531,532  LORD'S  SUPPER. 

5  Here  we  have  wash'd  our  deepest  stains, 
And  heal'd  our  wounds  with  heavenly 

blood : 
Blcss'd  fountain!  springing  from  the  veins 
Of  Jesus,   our  incarnate  God.] 

6  In  vain   our  mortal  voices  strive 
To  speak  compassion    so  divine  ; 
Had  we  a  thousand  lives  to  give, 
A  thousand  lives  should  all  be  thine. 

r«,7       Hymn 23.    B.  3.    CM.        « 
^J15  Bedford,  Dundee. 

Grace  and  glory  by  the  death  of  Christ, 

1  [C ITTING  around  ourFather's  board," 

O  VVe  raise   our  tuneful  breath  ; 

Our  faith  beholds  her  dying  Lord, 

And  dooms  our  sins   to  death.] 

2  We  see   the   blood   of  Jesus  shed, 

Whence  all  our  pardons  rise ; 
The  sinner  views  th   atonement  made, 
And  loves  the  sacrifice. 

3  Thy  cruel  thorns,  thy  shameful  cross 

Procure  us  heavenly  crowns : 
Our  highest  gain  springs  from  thy  loss  ; 
Our  healing,   from  thy  wounds. 

4  0!    'tis  impossible  that  we, 

Who  dwell  in  feeble  clay, 
Should  equal  sufferings  bear  for  thee, 
Or  equal  thanks  repay. 

eool         Hymn  24.    B.  3.    CM.        * 
°***\  York,  St.  James. 

Pardon  and  strength  from  Christ. 

1  "CVVTHER,  we  wait  to  feel  thy  grace, 
X;    To  see  thy   glories  shine ; 

The   Lord  will  his  own  table  bless,  . 
And  make  the  feast  divine. 

2  We  touch,  we  taste  the  heavenly  bread, 

We   drink  the  sacred   cup : 
With   outward  forms  our  sense  is  fed. 
Our  souls  rejoice  in  hope. 


LORD5S  SUPPER.  §g& 

3  We  shall  appear  before  the  throne 

Of  our  forgiving   God, 
Dress'd  in  the  garments  of  his  Son, 
And  sprinkled  with   his  blood. 

4  We  shall  be  strong  to  run  the  race, 

And  climb  the  upper  sky : 
Christ  will  provide  our  souls  with  grace ; 
He  bought  a  large  supply. 

$  [Let  us  indulge  a  cheerful  frame, 
For  joy  becomes  a  feast; 
We  love  the  memory  of  his  name 
More  than  the  wine  we  taste.]. 

mq)       Hymn  25.    B.,3.    CM,         %£ 
^^J  Devizes,  Barby. 

Divine  glories  and  graces. 

1  T  TOW  are  thy  glories  here  displayed  ; 
JLi  Great  God,  how  bright  they  shine  ; 
While  at  thy  word  we  break  the  bread, 

And  pour  the  flowing  wine! 

2  Here   thy  revenging  justice  stands, 

And  pleads  its  dreadful  cause  ; 
Here  saving  mercy  spreads  her  hands. 
Like  Jesus  on  the  cross. 

3  Thy  saints  attend,  with  every  grace, 

On  this  great  sacrifice; 
And  love  appears  with  cheerful  face, 
And  faith  with  fixed  eyes. 

4  Our  hope  in  wailing  posture  sits, 

To  heaven  directs  her  sight; 
Here  every  warmer  passion  meets 
And  warmer  powers  unite. 

5  Zeal  and  revenge  perform  their  part, 

And  rising  sin  destroy  ; 
Repentance  comes  with   aching  heart, 
Yet  not  forbids  the  joy. 

6  Dear  Saviour,  change  our  faith  to  sight ; 

Let  sin  forever  die  ; 
Then  shall  our  souls  be  all  delight, 
And  every  tear  be  dry. 
S3 


534  SOLOMON'S  SONG. 


SOLOMON'S  SONG. 

j.QA  I        Hymn  €6.    B.  1.    L.M.      * 
0w,*S  Italy,  Newcourt. 

Christy  the  King>  at  his  table. 
1  T   ET  him  embrace  my  soul,  and  prove 
-L-*  Mine  interest  in  his  heavenly  love : 
The  voice  that  tells  me,  "Thou  art  mine," 
Exceeds  the  blessings  of  the  vine. 

'2  On  thee  th'  anointing  Spirit  came, 
And  spread  the  savour  of  thy  name ; 
That  oil  of  gladness  and  of  grace 
Draws  virgin  souls  to  meet  thy  face. 

3  Jesus,  allure  me  by  thy  charms ; 
My  soul  shall  fly  into  thine  arms ; 
Our  wandering  feet  thy  favours  bring 
To  the  fair  chambers  of  the   King. 

4  [Wonder  and  pleasure  tune  our  voice 
To  speak  thy  praises,  and  our  joys ; 
Our  memory  keeps  this  love  of  thine 
Beyond  the   taste  of  richest  wine.] 

5  Though  in  ourselves  deform'd  we  are, 
And  black  as  Kedar's  tents  appear. 
Yet  when  we  put  thy  beauties  on, 
Fair  as  the  courts  of  Solomon. 

6  [While  at  his  table  sits  the  King, 
He  loves  to  see  us  smile  and  sing : 
Our  graces  are  our  best  perfume, 
And  breathe  like  spikenard  round  the 

room.] 

7  As  myrrh,  new-bleeding  from  the  tree, 
Such  is  a  dying  Christ  to  me : 

And  while  he  makes  my  soul  his  guest, 
My  bosom,  Lord,  shall  be  thy  rest. 

8  [No  beams  of  cedar  or  of  fir 

Can  with  thy  courts  on  earth  compare ; 
And  here  wTe  wait  until  thy  love 
Raise  us  to  nobler  seats  above.] 


SOLOMON'S  SOKG.       535,53<> 

,„,)        Hymn  67.    B.l.    L.M.       a 
°^°  3         Gloucester,  Portugal. 
Seeking  ilie pastures  of  Christ  the  shep- 
herd. 

1  npHOU,  whom  my  soul  admires  above 

X  All  earthly  joy,  and  earthly  love, 
Tell  me,  dear  Shepherd,  let  me  know 
Where  doth  thy  sweetest  pasture  grow  ? 

2  Where  is  the  shadow  of  that  rock, 
That  from  the   sun  defends  thy  flock  ? 
Fain  would  I  feed  among  thy  sheep. 
Among  them  rest,  among  them  sleep. 

3  Why  should  thy  bride  appear  like  one 
That  turns  aside  to  path  unknown? 
My  constant  feet  would  never  rove. 
Would  never  seek  another  love. 

4  [The  footsteps  of  thy  flock  I  see ; 
Thy  sweetest  pastures  here  they  be  :• 
A  wondrous  feast  thy  love  prepares, 
Bought  with  thy  wounds  and  groans  and 

tears. 

5  His  dearest  flesh  he  makes  my  food, 
And  bids  me  drink  his  richest  blood : 
Here  to  these  hills  my  soul  will  come, 
Till  my  Beloved  lead  me  home.] 

--«.)       Hymn  68.    B.l.    L.M.        38 

**<*<>  J  Wells,  Shoel. 

The  banquet  of  love. 

1 T>  EHOLD  the  Rose  of  Sharon  here, 
-E>  The  lily  which  the  valleys  bear; 
Behold  the  tree  of  life,  that  gives 
Refreshing  fruit  and  healing  leaves. 

2  Among  the  thorns  so  lilies  shine, 
Among  wild  gourds  the  noble  vine; 
So  in  mine  eyes  my  Saviour  proves, 
Amidst  a  thousand  meaner  loves. 

3  Beneath  his  cooling  shade  I  sat, 

To  shield  me  from  the  burning  heat; 
Of  heavenly  fruit  he  spreads  a  feast, 
To  feed  my  eves,  and  please  my  taste. 
R  4 


SOLOMON'S  SO: 

{{Kindly  he  brought  me  to  the  n 
Where  stands  the  banquet  of  his 
He  saw  me  faint,  and  o'er  my  head 
The  banner  of  his  love  he  spread. 

5  With  living  bread  and  generous  wine 
He  cheers  this  sinking  heart  of  mine ; 
And  opening  his  own  heart  to  me, 
He  shows  his  thoughts,  how  kind  they 

be.] 

6  O  never  let  my  Lord  depart  ; 
Lie  down  and  rest  upon  my  heart: 
I  charge  my  sins  not  once  to  move, 
Nor  stir,  nor  wake,  nor  grieve  my  love 

c_7")         Hymn  69.    B.  L    L.  M.        3* 
o5(  ^         Herald,  Castle  Street. 
Christ  appearing  to  his  church,  and  seek- 
ing her  company. 
1"T^HE   voice  of  my  Beloved  sounds 
JL    Over  the  rocks  and  rising  grounds  ; 
O'er  hills  of  guilt,  and  seas  of  grief, 
He  leaps,  he  flies  to  my  relief. 

2  Now,  through  the  veil  of  flesh,   I  see 
With  eyes  of  love  he  looks  at  me; 
Now  in  the  gospel's  clearest  glass 
He  shows  the  beauties  of  his  face. 

3  Gently  he  draws  my  heart  along, 
Both    with  his  beauties  and  his  tongue ; 
"Rise,"  saith  my  Lord,   "make  haste 

away  ; 
"  No  mortal  joys  are  worth  thy   stay. 

4 "  The  Jewish  wintry   state  is  gone, 
"  The  mists  are  fled,  the  spring  comes  on; 
"The  sacred  turtle-dove  we  hear 
"Proclaim  the  new,  the  joyful  year. 

5  "  Th'  immortal  vine  of  heavenlv  root 
"Blossoms  and  buds,  and  gives  her  fruit." 
Lo.  we  are  come  to  taste  the  wine ; 
f>nr  souls  rejoice,  and  bless  the  vise, 


SOLOMON'S  SONG.  338 

0  And  when  we  hear  our  Jesus  say, 

"  Rise  up,  my  love,  make  haste  away  !" 
Our  hearts  would  fain  outfly  the  wind, 
And  leave  all  earthly  loves  behind. 

KaQ  I         Hymn  70.    B.  1.    L.  M.       » 
^5  S  Eaton,  Truro. 

Christ  inviting,  and  the  church  answering 
the  invitation. 

1  TT ARK !  the  Redeemer  from  on  high 
ATI  Sweetly  invites  his  favourites  nigh  ; 
From  caves  of  darkness  and  of  doubt, 
He  gently  speaks,   and  calls  us  out. 

2 u  My  dove,  who  hidest  in  the  rock, 
"  Thine  heart  almost  with  sorrow  broke, 
"Lift  up  thy  face,  forget  thy  fear, 
"  And  let  thy  voice  delight  mine  ear. 

3  "  Thy  voice  to  me  sounds  ever  sweet  ; 
"My  graces  in  thy  count'nance  meet ; 
"  Though  the  vain  world  thy  face  despise, 
"  'Tis  bright  and  comely  in  mine  eyes." 

4  Dear  Lord,  our  thankful  heart  receives 
The  hope  thine  invitation  gives ; 

To  thee  our  joyful  lips  shall  raise 
The  voice  of  prayer  and  that  of  praise, 

5  [I  am  my  love's,  and  he  is  mine ; 
Our  hearts,  our  hopes,  our  passions  join ; 
Nor  let  a  motion,  nor  a  word, 

Nor  thought  arise  to  grieve  my  Lord, 

6  My  soul  to  pastures  fair  he  leads, 
Among  the  lilies  where  he  feeds; 
Among  the  saints  (whose  robe  are  whitea 
Wash'd  in  lus  blood)  is  his  delight. 

7  Till  the  day  break,  and  shadows  flee, 
Till  the  sweet  dawning  light  I  see, 
Thine  eyes  to  me-ward  often  turn, 
Nor  let  my  soul  in  darkness  mourn. 

8  Be  like  a  hart  on  mountains  green, 
Leap  o'er  the  hills  of  fear  and  sin ; 
Nor  guilt  nor  unbelief  divide 

My  love,  my  Saviour,  from  my  side."] 


539,540        SOLOMON'S  SONG. 

rna)         Hymn  71.    B.  1.    L.  M.       #? 
JJJS  Fawcet,  German. 

Christ  found  in  the  xtreet,  and  brought  to 
the  church. 

1  f^FTEN  I  seek  my  Lord  by  night, 
v7  Jesus,  my  love,  my  soul's  delight ; 
With  warm  desire  and  restless  thought, 
I  seek  him  oft,  but  find  him  not. 

2  Then  I  arise  and  search  the  street, 
Till  I  my  Lord,  my  Saviour  meet; 
I   ask  the  -watchmen  of  the  night, 

**  Where  did  you  see  my  soul's  delight?" 
S  Sometimes  I  find  him  in  my  way, 
Directed  by  a  heavenly  ray; 
I  leap  for  joy  to  see  his  face, 
And  hold  him  fast  in  mine  embrace. 

4  [I  bring  him  to  my  mother's  home  ; 
Nor  does  my  Lord  refuse  to  come, 
To  Sion's  sacred  chambers,  where 
My  soul  first  drew  the  vital  air. 

5  He  gives  me  there  his  bleeding  heart, 
Piere'd  for  my  sake  with  deadly  smart ; 
I   give  my  soul  to  him,  and  there 
Our  loves  their  mutual  tokens  share.] 

6  I  charge  you  all,  ye  earthly  toys, 
Approach  not  to  disturb  my  joys; 
Nor  sin,  nor  hell  come  near  my  heart, 

Nor  cause  my  Saviour  to  depart. 

r±n  I         Hymn  72.    B.  1.    L.  M.       * 
^*u  {  t  Shoel,  Portugal. 

The  coronation  of  Christ ;    and  cs/iousals 
of  the  church. 

1  pvAUGHTERS  of  Sion,  come,  behold 
JL/  The  crown  of  honour  and  of  gold, 
Which  the  glad  church,   with  joys  un- 
known, 

Placed  on  the  head  of  Solomon. 

2  Jesus,   thou  everlasting  King, 
Accept  the  tribute  which  we  bring; 
Accept  the  well-deserv'd  renown, 
And  wear  our  praises  as  thy  crown. 


SOLOMON'S  SONG.  541 

3  Let  every  act  of  worship  be 
Like  our  espousals,  Lord,  to  thee ; 
Like  the  dear  hour,  when  from  above 
We  first  receiv'd  thy  pledge  of  love. 

4  The  gladness  of  that  happy  day  ! 
Our  hearts  would  wish  it  long  to  stay  ; 
Nor  let  cur  faith  forsake  its  hold, 
Nor  comfort  sink,  nor  love  grow  cold. 

5  O  !   let  each  minute,  as  it  flies, 
Increase  thy  praise,  improve  our  joys  ; 
Till  we  are  rais'd  to  sing  thy  name, 
At  the  great  supper  of  the  Lamb. 

6  O  that  the  months  would  roll  away, 
And  bring  that  coronation  day  ! 

The  King  of  grace  shall  fill  the  throne, 
With  all  his  Father's  glories  on. 

"J.1^        Hymn  73.    B.  1.    L.M.       2K 
°*L$  Pelew,  Monmouth. 

The  church's  beauty  in  the  eyes  of  Christ. 
1 17  IND  is  the  speech  of  Christ  our  Lord , 

JN.  Affection  sounds  in  every  word ; 

**  Lo,  thou  art  fair,  my  love,"  he  cries ; 

"Not  the  young  doves  have  sweeter  eyes. 

2  ["  Sweet  are  thy  lips,  thy  pleasing  voice 
"  Salutes  mine  ear  with  secret  joys ; 

"  No  spice  so  much  delights  the  smell, 
"Nor  milk  nor  honey  tastes  so  well.] 

3  "  Thou  art  all  fair,  my  bride,  to  me ; 
"I  will  behold  no  spot  in  thee." 
What  mighty  wonders  love  performs, 
And  puts  a  comeliness  on  worms  I 

4Defil'd  and  loathsome  as  we  are, 
He  makes  us  white,  and  calls  us  fair-; 
Adorns  us4  with  that  heavenly  dress, 
His  graces,  and  his  righteousness. 

5  "  My  sister  and  my  spouse,"  he  cries, 
"Bound  to  my  heart  by  various  ties, 
"Thy  powerful  love  my  heart  retains 
"In  strong  delight  and  pleasing  chains," 


5m  SOLOMON'S  SONG. 

6  He  calls  me  from  the  leopard's  den, 
From  this  wide  world  of  beasts  and  men. 
To  Sion,  where  his  glories  are  : 

Not  Lebanon  is  half  so  fair. 

7  Nor  dens  of  prey,  nor  flowery  plains, 
Nor  earthly  joysj  nor  earthly  pains, 
Shall   hold 'my' feet,  or  force  my   stay, 
When  Christ  invites  my  soul  away.  " 

rjol         Hymn  74.    B.  1.    L.  M.        sc 

°*L  \       Green's  Hundredth,  Bath. 
The  church  the  garden  of  Christ. 

1  T  X  7E  arc  a  garden  wall'd  around, 

VV  Chosen  and  made  peculiar  ground, 
A  little   spot  inclos'd  by  grace, 
Out  of  the  world's  wide  wilderness. 

2  Like  trees  of  mvrrh  and  spice  we  stand, 
Planted  by  God  the  Father's  hand  ; 
And  all  his  springs  in  Sion  flow, 

To  make  the  young  plantation  grow. 

3  Awake,  O  heavenly  wind,  and  come, 
Blow  on  this  garden  of  perfume  ; 
Spirit  divine,  descend  and  breathe 

A  gracious  gale  on  plants  beneath. 

4  Make  our  best  spices  flow  abroad, 
To  entertain  our  Saviour  God : 
And  faith,  and  love,  and  joy  appear, 
And  every  grace  be  active  here. 

5  [Let  my  Beloved  come  and  taste 
His  pleasant  fruits  at  his  own  feast : 

*l  I  come,  my  spouse, I  come,"  he  cries, 
With  love  and  pleasure  in  his  eyes. 

6  Our  Lord  into  his  garden  comes, 
Well  pleas'd  to  smell  our  poor  perfumes ; 
And  calls  us  to  a  feast   divine, 
Sweeter  than  honey,  milk  or  wine. 

7  "  Eat  of  the  tree  of  life,  my  friends, 

"  The  blessings  that  my  Father  sends ; 
"Your  taste  shall  all  my  dainties  pi^ve, 
"  And  drink  abundance'  of  my  love." 


SOLOMON'S  SONG.  543 

8  Jesus,  we  will  frequent  thy  board, 
And   sing  the  bounties  of  our  Lord : 
But  the  rich  food  on  which  we  live 
Demands  more  praise  than  tongues  can 
give.] 

-,<■?        Hymn  75.    B.i.    L.  M,       *g 
wo  $  Winchester,  Luton. 

The  rlescri/ition  of  Christ,  the  beloved. 

1  nPHEwond'ring  world  enquires  to  know 

A    Why  I  should  love  my  Jesus  so: 
"What  are  his  charms,"  say  they,  "above 
"  The  objects  of  a  mortal  love  ?" 

2  Yes,  my  beloved,  to  my  sight. 
Shows  a  sweet  mixture,  red  and  white 
All  human   beauties,  all  divine, 

In  my  beloved  meet  and  shine. 

3  White  is  his  soul,  from  blemish  free* 
Red  with  the  blood  he  shed  for  me; 
The  fairest  of  ten  thousand  fairs ; 

A  sun  among  ten  thousand  stars. 

4  [His  head  the  finest  gold  excels; 
There  wisdom  in  perfection  dwells, 
And  glory  like  a  crown  adorns 
Those  temples  once  beset  with  thorns, 

5  Compassions  in  his  heart  are  found, 
Hard  by  the  signals  of  his  wound  : 
His  sacred  side  no  more  shall  bear 
The  cruel  scourge,  the  piercing  spear.] 

43  [His  hands  are  fairer  to  behold 
Than  diamonds  set  in  rings  of  gold; 
Those  heavenly  hands,  that  on  the  tree 
Were  nail'd,  and  torn,  and  bled  for  me. 

7  Though  once  he  bow'd  his  feeble  knees. 
Loaded  with  sius  and  agonies, 

Now,  on  the  throne  of  his  command, 
His  legs  like  marble  pillars  stand.] 

8  [His  eyes  are  majesty  and  love,. 
The  eagle  temper'd  with  the  dove  ; 
No  more  shall  trickling  sorrows  roll 
Through  those  dear  windows  of  his  soal.1 

S 


544  SOLOMON'S  SON(, 

9  His  mouth  that  pour'dout  long  complaints 
Now  smiles,  and  cheers  his  fainting  saints, 
His  countenance  more  graceful  is 
Than  Lebanon  with  all  its  trees. 

10  AIT  over  glorious  is  my  Lord, 
Must  be  belov'd,  and  yet  ador'd ; 
His  worth  if  all  the  nations  knew, 
Sure  the  whole  earth  would  love  him  too. 


caa  I       Hymn  76.    B.  1.    L.  M.       * 

d*^S  Roulston,  Eaton. 

Christ  dwells  in  heaven,  but  visits  on  earth. 

1\X7HEN   strangers   stand  and  hear 
VV         me  tell 

What  beauties  in  my  Sanour  dwell, 
Where  he  is  gone  they  fain  would  know, 
That  they  may  seek  and  love  him  too. 

2  My  best  beloved  keeps  his  throne 
On  hills  of  light,  in  worlds  unknown  ; 
But  he  descends,  and  shows  his  face 
In  the  young  gardens  of  his    grace. 

3  [In  vineyards  planted  by  his  hand. 
Where  fruitful  trees  in  order  stand; 
He  feeds  among  the  spicy  beds, 
Where  lilies  show  their  spotless  heads. 

4  He  has  engross'd  my  warmest  love  ; 
No  earthly  charms  my  soul  can  move  : 
I  have  a  mansion  in  his  heart, 

Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  make  us  part.] 

5  [He  takes  my  soul  ere  I'm  aware, 
And  shows  me  where  his  glories  are ; 
No  chariot  of  Amminadib 

The  heavenly  rapture  can  describe. 

6  0  mav  my  spirit  daily  rise 

On  wings  of  faith  above  the  skies, 
Till-  death  shall  make  my  last  remove; 
To  dwell  forever  with  my  R>ve.] 


SOLOMON'S  SONG.  oi3,546 

rAr>       Hymn  77.    B.  1.    L.  M.        *r 
^*->J  Siioel,  Castle  Street. 

The  love  of  Christ  to  the  church,  in  his 

language  to  her,  and  provision  for  her. 

1'VTOWt  in  the  galleries  of  his  grace* 

IN  Appears  the  King,  and  thus  he  says? 
C4How  fair  my  saints  are  in  mv  sight, 
"My  love  how  pleasant  for  delight!5' 

2  Kind  is  thy  language,  sovereign  Lord, 
There's  heavenly  grace  in  every  word  ; 
From  that  dear  mouth  a  stream  divine 
Flows,  "sweeter  than  the  choicest  wine. 

3  Such  wondrous  love  awakes  the  lip 
Of  saints  that  were  almost  asleep % 
To  speak  the  praises  of  thy  name, 
And  makes  our  cold  affections  flame, 

4- These  are  the  joys  he  lets  us  know- 
In  fields  and  villages  below : 
Gives  us  a  relish  of  his  love, 
Bat  keeps  his  noblest  feast  abo%e. 

5  In  paradise.,  within  the  gates, 
An  higher  entertainment  waits  ; 
Fruits  new  and  old,  laid  up  in  store* 
Where  we  shall  feed,  but  thirst  no~more,» 

°*°  S  Shod,  Newcourt. 

The  strength  of  Christ's  love,  'and  tire 
soul* s  jealousy  of  her  own. 

1  [IX  7 HO  is  this  fair  one  in  distress, 

V  v  That  travels  from  the  wilderness^ 
And,  press'd  with  sorrows  and  with  sins. 
On  her  beloved  Lord  she  leans  ? 

2  This  is  the  spouse  of  Christ  our  God, 
Bought  with  the  treasure  of  his  blood  ; 
And  her  request,  and  her  complainte 
Is  but  the  voice  of  eyery  saint.] 

o  "  O  let  my  name  engraven  stand 
"  Both  on  thy  heart  and  on  thy  hand  : 
"  Seal  me  upon  thine  arm,  and  wear 
"  That  pledge  of  love  fereyer  fttfre. 


UT  TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

4  "  Stronger  than  death  thy  love  is  known, 
"Winch  floods  of    wrath  coukl  never 

drown ; 
••  And  hell  and  earth  in  vain  com!)ine 
"  To  quench  a  fire  so  much  divine. 

£"  But  I  am  jealous  of  my  heart, 
"Lest  it  should  once  from  thee  depart; 
"  Then  let  thy  name  be  well  impress'd 
"  As  a  fair  signet  on  my  breasi. 

6  "  Till  thou  hast  brought  me  to  thy  home, 
"  Where  fears  and   doubts  can   never 

come,  ' 
"  Thy  countenance  let  me  often  see, 
"And  often  t'aou  shalt  hear  from  me. 

7 "Come,  my  beloved,  haste  away, 
"Cut  short  the  hoars  of  thy  delay; 
"  Fly  like  a  youthful  hart  or  roe 
"  Over  the  hills  where  spices  grow.'* 


TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 


MORNING  AND  EVENING. 

xa*  )       Hymn  79     B.  1.    L.  M.         X 
J*'$  Nantwich,  Blendon. 

A  morning  hymn. 
\  (  ^  OD  of  the  monriig,  at  whose  voice 
vJ  The  cheerful  sun  makes  hi  ste  to  rise, 
And  like  a  giant  doth  rejoice 
To  run  his  journey  through  the  skies  ; 

2  From  the  fair  chambers  of  the  east 
The  circuit  of  his  race  begins, 
And,  without  weariness  or  rest, 
Round  the  whole  e*rth  he  flies  and  shines ; 

3  0,  like  the  sun  may  I  fulfil 
Th'   appointed  duties  of  the  day; 
With  read\    mind  and  active  will 
March  on.,  a^d  keep  my  heavenly  way. 


MORNING  &  EVENING.        54S 

-4  [But  I  shall  rove  and  lose  the  race, 
If  God,  my  sun,  should  disappear, 
And  leave  me  in  this  world's  wild  maze; 
To  follow  every  wandering  star.] 

5  Lord,  thy  commands  are  clean  and  pure* 
Enlightening  our  beclouded  eyes; 
Thy  threatenings  just,  thy  promise  sure, 
Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise. 

6  Give  me  thy   counsel  for  my  guide, 
And  then  receive  me  to  thy  bliss; 
All  my  desires  and  hopes  beside 
Are  faint  and  cold,  compar'd  with  this. 

ZA.nl        Hymn  6.    B.2.    CM.         38 
^'*05  Abridge,  St.  Ann's. 

A  morning  song. 

1  /~\NCE  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day, 
v_y  Salutes  thy  waking  e}'es  ; 

Once  more,  my  voice,  thy  tribute  pajr 
To  Him  that  rules  the  skies. 

2  Night  unto  night  his  name  repeats, 

The  day   renews  the  sound, 
Wide  as  the  heaven   on  which  he  sits, 
To  turn  the  seasons  round. 

3  'Tis  he  supports  my  mortal  frame ; 

My  tongue  shall  speak  his  praise; 
My  sins  would  rouse  his  wrath  to  flame, 
And  yet  his  wrath   delays. 

4  [On  a  poor  worm  thy  pow~er  might  tread, 

And  I  could  ne'er  withstand  : 
Thy  justice  might  have  crush'd  me  dead, 
But  mercy  held  thine  hand, 

5  A  thousand  wretched  souls  are  fled 

Since  the   last  setting  sun ; 
And  yet  thou  lengthenest  out  my  thread, 
And  yet  my   moments  run.] 

6  Dear  God,  let  all  my  hours  be  thine* 

Whilst  I  enjoy  the  light; 
Then  shall  my  sun  in  smiles  decline. 
And  bring  a  pleasant  night. 


f&t$SO      TIMES  AND  SEASONS 

54g?  Psalm  3.    L.  M.  b 

J1 S     Ninety-seventh  Psalm,  Putney. 

^  morning  fiaalm. 
I  /^\  LOUD,  how  many  arc  my  foes, 
V-V  In  this  weak  state  of  flesh  and  blood  ' 
My  peace   they  daily   discompose, 
But  my  defence  and  hope  is  God. 

CTir'd  with  the  burdens  of  the  day, 
To  thee  1   rais'd  an  evening  cry : 
Thou  hearcTst  when  I  begau  to  pray, 
And  thine  almighty  help  was  nigh. 

3  Supported  by  thine  heavenly  aid, 
I  laid  me  down,  and  slept  secure  : 

Not  death  should  make  my  heart  afraid.. 
Though  I  should  wake  and  rise  no  more. 

4 But  God  sustain'd  me  all  the  night; 
Salvation  doth  to  God  belong; 
He  rais'd  my  head  to  see  the  light. 
And  make  his  praise  my  morning  song. 

err\l         Hymn  81.    B.  1.    L.  M.      * 
*DU{  Nantwic!',  Dunstan. 

A  sen g  for  morning  or  evening. 
1]V  yfY  God,  how  endless  is  thy   love  ' 
1VX  Thy  gifts  are  every  evening  new  ; 
And   morning  mercies,  from   above, 
Gently  distil  like  early  dew. 

-2  Thou  spread'st  the  curtains  of  the  night, 
Great  Guardian  of  my  sleeping  hours ; 
Thy  sovereign  word  restores  the  light, 
And  quickens  all  my  drowsy  powers. 

S  I  vield  my  powers  to  thy  command; 
To  thee   I  consecrate   my  days  ; 
Perpetual  blessings  from  thine  hand 
"Demand  perpetual  songs  of  psafce'. 


MORNING  &  EVENING.     551,552 

551  }        Psalm  141.    L.M.  % 

S         Evening  Hymn,  Shod. 
Watchfulness  and  brotherly  reproof. 
A  morning  or  evening  psalm. 

1  AyTY  God,  accept  my  early  vows, 
•*-*■*•  Like  morning  incense  in  thy  house '. 
And  kt  my  nightly  worship  rise, 
Sweet  as  the  evening  sacrifice, 

2  Watch  o'er  my  lips,  and  guard,  them, 

Lord, 
From  every  rash  and  heedless  word ; 
Nor  let  my  feet  incline  to   tread 
The  guilty  path  where  sinners  lead. 

3  O  may  the   righteous,  when  I  stray, 
Smite  and  reprove  my  wandering  way  i 
Their  gentle  words,  like  ointment  shed, 
Shall  never  bruise,  but  cheer  mv  head, 

4  When  I  behold  them  press'd  with  grief, 
I'll  cry  to  Heaven  for  their  relief; 
And  by  my  warm  petitions  prove 
How  much  I  prize  their  faithful  love. 

nrol         Hymn  8.    B.2.    CM."      & 
-        y  Devizes,  Christmas. 

A  hymn  for  morning  or  evening. 
ITTQSANl^A,  with  a  cheerful  sound, 
£~X    To  God's  upholding  hand: 
Ten  thousand  snares  attend  us  round, 
And  yet  secure  we  stand. 

2  That  was  a  most  amazing  power, 

That  rais'd  us  with  a  word, 
And   every    day,  and  every  hour 
We  lean  upon  the    Lord. 

3  The  evening  rests  our  weary  head, 

And  angels  guard  the  room  ; 
We  wake,  and  jsse   admire  the  bed 
That  was  not  made  -our  tomb. 

4  The  rising  morning  can't  assure 

That  we  shall  end  the  day  ; 
For  death  stands  ready  at  the  doei. 
To    seize  our  lives  away, 


5,53         TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

5  Our  breath  is  forfeited  by  sin 

To  God's  avenging  law  ; 
We  own  thy  grace,  immortal  King, 
In  every  gasp  we  draw. 

6  God  is  our  sun,  whose  daily  light 

Our  joy  and  safety  brings; 
Our  feeble  flcs;i   lies  safe  at  night 
Beneath  his  shady  wings. 

--«>        Hymn  80.    B.  1.    L.  M.       * 
D&J$  Quercy,  All  Saints. 

An  evening  hymn. 

1  THHUS  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on, 

A    Thus  far  his  power  prolongs  my 

days, 
And  even   evening  shall  make  known 
Some  fresh  memorial  of  his  grace. 

2  Much  of  my  time  has  run  to  waste, 
And  I,  perhaps,  am  near  my  home ; 
But  he  forgives  my   follies  past, 

He  gives  me  strength  for  days  to  come. 

3 1  lay  my  body  down  to  sleep  ; 
Peace  is  the  pillow  for   my  head  ; 
While  well   appointed  angels  keep 
Their  watchful  stations  round  my  bed. 

4  In  vain  the  sons  of  earth  or  hell 
Tell  me  a  thousand  frightful  things; 
My  God  in   safety  makes  me  dwell 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  his  wings. 

5  [Faith   in  his  name  forbids  my  fear : 
O  may  thy  presence  ne'er  depart ! 
And  in  the  morning  make  me  hear 
The  love  and  kindness  of  thy  heart. 

6  Thus  when  the  night  of  death  shall  come 
My  flesh  shall  rest  beneath  the  ground. 
And  wait  thy  voice,  to  rouse  my  tomb, 
With  sweet  salvation  in  the  sound.} 


MORNING  5c  EVENING.     554,555 


554} 


Hymn  7.    B.2.    CM. 

Barby,  Bedford. 

An  evening  song. 


1  [THREAD  Sovereign,  let  my  evening 

-L-x    Like  holy  incense  rise  ;      [song, 
Assist  the   offerings   of  my  tongue 
To  reach  the  lofty  skies. 

2  Through  all  the  dangers;  of  the  day 

Thy  hand  was  still  my  guard, 
And  still  to  drive  my  wants  away 
Thy  mercy  stood  prepar'd.] 

3  Perpetual  blessings  from  above 

Encompass  me  around, 
But  O,   how  few   returns  of  love 
Hath  my  Creator  found! 

4  What  have  I  done  for  him  that  died 

To  save  my  wretched  soul? 

How  are  my  follies  multiplied, 

Fast  as  my  minutes  roll! 

5  Lord,   with  this  guilty  heart  of  mine, 

To  thy  dear  cross  I  flee, 
And  to  thy  grace  my  soul  resign, 
To  be  renew 'd  by  thee. 

6  Sprinkled  afresh  with  pardoning  blood, 

I  lay  me  down  to  rest, 
As  in'th*  embraces  of  my  God, 
Or  on  my    Saviour's  breast. 

-r->  Psalm  4.    CM.  « 

^oi>  $  Bedford,  Rochester. 

An  evening  fisulm. 
IT   ORD,    thou    wilt   hear   me  when  I 
J-*  pray ; 

I  am  forever  thine  ; 
I  fear   before  thee  all  the  day, 
Nor  would  I  dare  to  sin. 

2  And  while  I  rest  my  weary  head, 

From  cares  and  business  free, 

'Tis  sweet  conversing  on   my  bed 

With  my  own  heart  and  thee. 


556,557      TIMES  AND  SEASONS 

3  1  pay  this  evening  sacrifice  ; 

And  when  my  work  is  done, 
Great  God,   my  faith  and  hope  relies 
Upon  thy  grace  alone, 

4  Thus,  with  my   thoughts  compos'd  to 

peace, 
I'll   give   mine  eyes   to  sleep  ; 
Thy  hand   in  safety  keeps  my  days, 
And  will   my  slumbers   keep. 

rral   Psalm  139.  3d.  Part.  CM.     *g 
°^°5         Braintree,  Arlington. 
Tiie  mcrcks  of  God  innumerable. 
An  evening  psalm. 

1  T    ORD,  when  I  count  thy  mercies  o'er, 
■A— <  'i  hey  strike  mc    with   surprise  ; 
Not  ail  the  sands  that  spread  the  shore 

To  equal   numbers  rise. 

2  MY  flesh  with  fear  and  wonder  stands, 

The  product  of  thy  skill  ; 
And  hourly    blessings  from   thy  hands 
Thy  thoughts  of  love  reveal. 

3  These  on  my  heart  by  night  I  keep; 

How   kind,  how   dear   to  me ! 

0  may  the  hour  that   ends  my  sleep, 
Still  find  my  thoughts  with  thee. 

rrn?    Psalm  63.    2d. Part.    CM.     & 
°°*  )      '      Bedford,  Irish, 

Midnight  thoughts  recollected, 

1  HPWAS  in  the  Watches  of  the  night 

J.    I  thought   upon  thy  power; 

1  kept  thy   lovely  face  in  sight 
Amid  the  darkest  hour. 

2  My  flesh  lay  resting  on  my  bed  ; 

My  soul  arose  on  high  ; 
"  My  God,  my  life,  my  hope,"  I  said, 
4,1  Bring  thy  salvation  nigh." 

3  My   spirit  labours   up  thine  hill, 

Ana   climbs  the  heavenly  road  : 
But  thy   right  hand  upholds  me  still, 
While  I  pursue  my  God. 


SEASONS  OF  THE  YEAR.        558 

4  Thy  mercy  stretches  o'er  my  head 
The  shadow  of  thy  wings; 
My  heart  rejoices  in  thine  aid ; 
My  tongue  awakes  and  sings, 

3  But  the  destreyers  of  my  peace- 
Shall  fret  and  rage  in  vain  ; 
The  tempter  shall  forever  cease, 
And  all  my  sins  be  slain. 

6  Thy  sword  shall  give  my  foes  to  death, 
And  send  them  down  to  dwell 
In  the  dark  caverns  of  the  earth, 
Or  to  the  deeps  of  hell. 


THE  SEASONS  OF  THE  YEAR, 

-rQ7     Psalm  65.  3d.  Part.   CM.     2S 
Vv 5  5         St.  David,  Cambridge. 
The   blessings  of  the  spring ;    or,   Cod 
gives  rain. 
A  psalm  for  the  Husbandman; 

1  jp*  OOD  is  the  Lord,  the  heavenly  King, 
VJ  Who  makes  the  earth  his  care  ; 
Visits  the  pastures  every   spring, 

And  bids  the  grass  appear. 

2  The  clouds,  like  rivers,  rais'd  on  high, 

Pour  out,   at  thy  command, 
Their  watery  blessings  from  the  sky, 
To  cheer '  the   thirsty  land. 

3  The  soften'd  ridges  of  the  field 

Permit  the  corn  to  spring; 
The  valleys   rich  provision  yield, 
And  the  poor  labourers  sing. 

4  The   little  hills,  on  every  side, 

Rejoice  at  falling    showers ; 
The  meadows,  dress'd  in  all  their  wide. 
Perfume  the  air  with  flowers. 

5  The  barren  clods,  refresh'd  with  rain, 

Premise  a  joyful  crop  ; 
The  parched  grounds  look  green  again, 
And  raise  the  reader's  hope, 


559,560.       TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

6The  various  months  thy  goodness  crowns; 

How   bounteous  are  thy  ways  ! 
The  bleating  flocks  spread  o'er  the  'l^wns, 
And  shepherds  sliout  th> 

era  I     Psalm  65.   2d.  Part.  C.  M.     «: 

00  J  \       Peterborough,  Colchester. 
The  firovidence  of  God  in  air,  earth,  arid 

sea  ;  or>  the  blessing  of  ram. 
l'~piS  by  thy  strength  the  mountains 
X     God  of  eternal   power !      [strinu, 
The  sea  grows  calm  at  thv  command, 
And  tempests  cease   to  roar. 

2  Thy  morning  light  and  evening  shade 

Successive  comforts  bring; 
Thy  plenteous  fi-uits  make  harvest  glad, 
Thy  flowers  adorn  the  spring. 

3  Seasons  and  times,  and  moons  and  hours, 

Heaven,  earth,  and  air  are  three  ; 
When  clouds  distil  in  fruitful  showers, 
The   Author  is  divine. 

4  Those  wandering  cisterns  in  the  sky, 

Borne  by  the  winds  around, 
With  watery  treasures  well  supply 
The  furrows  of  the  ground. 

5  The  thirsty  ridges  drink  their  fill, 

And  ranks  of  corn   appear  ; 
Thy  ways  abound  with  blessings   still, 
Thy  goodness  crowns  the  year. 

rrc\l   Psalm  147.    2d  Part.    L.  M.    * 
^uu>         Portugal,  Antigua. 
Summer  and  winter. 

1  T   ET  Sion  praise  the  mighty  God, 
-1-*  And  make  his  honours  known  abroad, 
"  For  sweet  the  joy,  our  songs  to  raise, 
"  And  glorious  is  the  work  of  praise.*' 

2  Our  children  are  secure  and  blest ; 
Our  shores  have  peace,  our  cities  rest ; 
He  feeds  our  sons  with  finest  wheat. 
And  adds  his  blessing  to  their  meat. 


SEASONS  OF  THE  YEAR.       561 

3  The  changing  seasons  he  ordains, 
The  early  and  the  latter  rains; 

His  flakes  of  snow  like  wool  he  sends, 
And  thus  the  springing  corn  defends. 

4  With  hoary  frost  he  strews  the  ground ; 
His  hail  descends  with  clattering  sound. 
Where  is  the  man,  so  vainly  bold, 
That  dares  defy  his  dreadful  cold? 

5  He  bids  the  southern  breezes  blow ; 
The  ice  dissolves,  the  waters  flow : 
But  he  hath  nobler  works  and  ways 
To  call  his  people  to  his  praise. 

6  To  all  our  realm  his  laws  are  shown  ; 
His  gospel  through  the  nation  known : 
He  hath  not  thus  reveal'd   his  word 
To  every  land  :— Praise  ye  the  Lord  ! 


561} 


Psalm  U7.    C.  M. 
Devizes,  Missionary. 
The  seasons  of  the  year. 


1\\  7ITH  songs  and  honours  sounding 
VV  Address  the  Lord  on  high ;     [loud 
Over  the  heavens  he  spreads  his  cloud, 
And  waters   veil  the   sky\ 

2  He  sends  his  showers  of  blessings  down 

To  cheer  the  plains  below ; 
He  makes  the  grass  the  mountains  crown, 
And  corn  in  valleys  grow. 

3  He  gives  the  grazing  ox  his  meat ; 

He  hears  the  ravens  cry  ; 
But  man,  who  tastes  Ms  finest  wheat, 
Should  raise  his  honours  high. 

4  His  steady  counsels  change  the  face 

Of  the  declining  year; 
He  bids  the  sun  cut  short  his  race, 
And  wintery  days  appear. 

5  His  hoary  frost,  his  fleecy  snow 

Descend   and   clothe   the   ground ; 
The  liquid  streams  forbear  to  flow, 
In  icy  fetters  bound. 


552        TIMES  AND  SEASON^. 

6  When  from  his  dreadful  stores  on  higjf 

He  pours  the  rattling  hail, 
The  wretch,  "that  dares  this  God  defy 
Shall   find  his  courage   fail. 

7  He  sends  his  word,    and  melts  the  snow,, 

Hie  fields  no  longer   mourn  ; 
He  calls  the  warmer  gales  to  blow, 
And  bids  the  spring  return. 

8  The  changing  wind,   the  flying   cloud 

Obey  his   mighty  word: 
With   songs  and  honours  sounding  loud. 
Praise  ye  the  sovereign  Lord. 

racy)  Psalm  29.     L.  M.  * 

OQ*l         Trurp,    All  S 

Storm  and  thunder. 

1  r^  IYE  to  the  Lord,  ye   sons  of  fame, 
vJT  Give  to  the  Lord  renown  and  power; 
Ascribe  due  honours  to  his  name, 
And  his  eternal  might  adore. 

2  The  Lord  proclaims  his  power  aloud 
Over  the  ocean  and  the  land; 

His  voice  divides  the  watery  cloud, 
And  lightnings  blaze  at  his  command. 

speaks,  and  tempest,  hail  and  wind 
Lay  the  wide  forest  bare  around; 
Hie  fearful  hart    and   frighted  hind 
Leap  at  the  terror  of  the  sound. 

4  To  Lebanon  he  turns  his   voice, 
And  lo,  the  stately  cedars  break; 
The   mountains   tremble  at   the  noise, 
The  valleys  roar,  the  deserts  quake. 

5  The  Lord  sits  sovereign  on  the  flood  ; 
The  Thunderer  reigns  forever  King : 
But  makes  his  church   his  blest  abode, 
Where  we  his   awful  glories   sing. 

6  In  gentler  language,  there   the  Lord 
The  counsels  of  his  grace  imparts  ; 
Amid  the   raging  storm,  his   word 
Speaks  peace  and  courage  te  our  hearts. 


YOUTH  AND  OLD  AGE.        563,564 

r~q}     Hymn  62.    B2.    CM.  b  or  * 
°{°'5  5  Swanwick,  London. 

God  the  thunderer  ;  of,  the  last  judgment 
and  hell.* 

1  QING  to  the  Lord,  ye  heavenly  hosts, 
O  And  thou,  O  earth,    adore: 

Let  death  and  hell,   through  all  their 
Stand  trembling  at  his  power,  [coasts, 

2  His  sounding  chariot  shakes  the  sky, 

He   makes  the  clouds  his   throne ; 

There  all  his   stores  of  lightning  lie, 

Till  vengeance  darts  them  down. 

3  His  nostrils  breathe  out  fiery  streams — 

And  from  his  awful   tongue 
A  sovereign  voice  divides  the  flames, 
And  thunder  roars  along!" 

4  Think,  O    my  soul,   the  dreadful  day, 

When  this  incensed   God 
Shall  rend  the  sky,  and   burn  the  sea, 
And  fling  his  wrath  abroad ! 

5  What  shall  the  wretch,  the  sinner  do? 

He  once  defy'd  the  Lord; 
But  he  shall  dread  the  Thunderer  now, 
And  sink  beneath  his  word.  - 

6  Tempests  of  angry  fire  shall  roll,. 

To  blast  the  rebel  worm, 
And  beat  upon  his  naked  soul 
In  one  eternal   storm. 

YOUTH  AND  OLD  AGE. 

na±l     Psalm  8.    1st.  Part.    L.M.    * 

^D*S  Truro,  Shod. 

The  hosmnna  of  the  children;  or,  infants 

ftrateiris*  God, 
1  A  LMIGHTY  Ruler  of  the  skies, 
xjl  Through  the  wide  earth  thy  name  is 
And  thine  eternal  glories  rise     [spread ; 
O'er  all  the  heavens  thy   hands  have 
made. 
*  Made  in  a  great  sudden  storm  of  thun- 
der, Avg.  20,  169T. 


565        TIMES   AND  SEASONS. 

2  To   thee  the  voices  of  the  young 
A   monument  of  honour  raise  ; 
And  babes,  with  uninstructed  tongue, 
Declare  the  wonders  of  thy  praise. 

3  Thy  power  assists  their  tender  age 
To  bring  proud  rebels  to  the  ground; 
To  still  the  bold   blasphemer's  rage, 
And  all  their  policies   confound. 

4  Children   amid  thy   temple  throng 
To  see   their  great   Redeemer's  face  ; 
The  Son   of  David   is  their   song, 
And  young  hosannas  fill  the  place. 

5  The  frowning  scribes  and  angry  priests 
In  vain   their  impious   cavils  bring ; 
Revenge   sits  silent  in  their  breasts, 
While  Jewish  babes  proclaim  their  King. 

nCn  I  Psalm  34.  2d.  Part.  L.  M.  bor* 
*oa  S  Portugal,  Quercy. 

Religious   education;  or,  instructions  of 
jiiety. 

1  r^  HILDREN,  in  years  and  knowledge 
V>  young, 

Your  parents'  hope,  your  parents'  joy, 
Attend  the   counsels  of  my   tongue  ; 
Let  pious  thoughts  your  minds  employ. 

2  If  you  desire  a  length  of  days, 
And  peace  to  crown  your  mortal  state, 
Restrain  your  feet  from  impious  ways, 
Your  lips  from  slander  and    deceit. 

3  The  eyes  of  God  regard  his  saints, 
His  ears  are  open  to  their   cries  ; 
He  sets  his  frowning   face  against 
The  sons   of  violence    and  lies. 

4  To  humble  souls  and  broken  hearts, 
God  with   his  grace  is  ever  nigh ; 
Pardon   and  hope  his  love  imparts, 
When   men  in  deep  contrition  lie 


YOUTH  AND  OLD  AGE.       566 

5  He  tells  their  tears,   he   counts    their 
groans, 
f  lis  Son  redeems  their  souls  from  deaths 
His  Spirit  heals  their  broken  bones: 
They  in  his  praise  employ  their  breath. 

-C/0    Psalm  54    2d,  Part    CM.* 
^bb5  York,  Barby. 

Exhortations   to  peace  and  holiness* 

1  f^  OME,  children,  learn  to  fear  the 
Vy  Lord ; 

And,  that  your  days  be  long, 

Let  not  a  false  or  spiteful  word 

J3e  found  upon  your  tongue. 

2  L>epart  from  mischief,  practise  love, 

Pursue  the  works  of  peace ; 
So  shall  the  Lord  your  ways  approve., 
And  set  your  souls  at  ease. 

3  His  eyes  awake  to  guard  the  just;, 

His  ears  attend  their  cry  ; 
When  broken  spirits  dwell  in  dust, 
The  God   of  grace  is  nigh. 

4  What  though  the  sorrows  here  they  taste 

Are  sharp  and  tedious  too, 
The  Lord,  who  saves  them  aliatlas^ 
Is  their  supporter  now. 

5  Evil  shall  smite  the  wicked  dead, 

But  God  secures  his  own, 
Prevents  the  mischief  when  they  slide. 
Or  heals  the  broken  bone. 

6  When  desolation,  like  a  flood, 

O'er  the  proud  sinner  rolls, 
Saints  find  a  refuge   in  their  God>- 
For  he  redeem'd  their  souls, 

S-3 


567,568      TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

Km  I       Hymn  91.    B.  1.    L.  M.         b 

00  '  \  Putney,  Carthage. 

Advice  to  youth  ;  or,  old  age  and  death  in 
an  unconverted  state, 

l"VrO\V1iii  the  heat  of  youthful  blood, 
-IN    Remember  vour   Creator,   God  : 
Behold  the  months  come  hastening  on, 
When  you  shall  say,  "My  joys  are  gone." 

2  Behold  the  aged  sinner  goes, 
Laden  with  guilt  and   heavy  woes, 
Down  to  the  regions  of  the  dead, 
With  endless  curses  on  his  head. 

3  The  dust  returns  to  dust  again; 
The   soul,  in  agonies  of  pain, 
Ascends  to  God,  not  there  to  dwell, 
But  hears  her  doom,  and  sinks  to  hell. 

4  Eternal  King  !   I  fear  thy  name  ; 
Teach   me  to  know  how  frail  I    am  ; 
And  when  my  soul  must  hence  remove, 
Give  me  a  mansion  in  thy  love. 

568  {       Hymn  89.    B.  1.    L.  M.         b 

i         Armley,  Kingsbridge. 
Youth  and  judgment. 
J  V7"E   sons  of  Adam,  vain  and  young, 
■*•    Indulge  your    eyes,    indulge    your 
tongue. 
Taste  the  delights  your  souls  desire, 
And  give  a  loose  to  all  your  fire. 

2  Pursue  the  pleasures  you  design, 
And  cheer  your  hearts  with  songs  and 

wine; 
Enjoy  the  day  of  mirth ;   but  know 
There  is  a  day  of  judgment  too. 

3  God  from  on  high  beholds  your  thoughts; 
His  book  records  your  secret  faults : 
The  works  of  darkness  you  have  done 
Must  all  appear  before  the  sun. 

4  The  vengeance  to  your  follies  due 
Should  strike  your  hearts  with  terror 

through : 
How  will  ye  stand  before  his  face, 
Or  answer  for  his  injur 'd  grace? 


YOUTH  AND  OLD  AGE.       559,^0 

5  Almighty  God,  turn  off  their  eyes 
From  these  alluring  vanities, 
And  let  the  thunder  of  thy  word 
Awake  their  souls  to  fear  the  Lord. 

£AQ>        Hymn  90.    B.  1.    CM.        b 
00  **  £       Rockingham,  Plymouth. 

The  same. 
IT   O,  the  young  tribes  of  Adam  Kse, 
1— '  And  through  all  nature  rove, 
Fulfil  the  wishes  of  their  eres, 
And  taste  the  joys  they  love. 

2  They  give  a  loose  to  wild  desires ; 

But  let  the  sinners  know 
The   strict  account  that  God  requires 
Of  all  the  works  they  do. 

3  The  Judge  prepares  his  throne  on  high; 

The  frighted  earth  and  seas 
Avoid  the  fury  of  his  eye, 
And  flee  before  his  face. 

4 How  shall  I  bear  that  dreadful    day3 
And  stand  the  fiery  test? 
I  give  all  mortal  joys  away, 
To  be  forever  blest 

_707    Psalm  90.    2d.  Part.    CM.   b 

0  (y)^        Rockingham,  Wantage. 
Infirmities  and  mortality  the  effect  of  sin  ; 
or,  fife,  old  age,  and  preparation  for  death. 

1  T   ORD,  if  thine  eyes  survey  our  faults, 
-I-'  And  justice  grow  severe, 

Thy  dreadful  wrath  exceeds  our  thoughts. 
And  burns  beyond  our  fear. 

2  Thine  anger  turns  our  frame  to  dust  : 

By  one  offence  to  thee, 
Adam,  with  all  his  sons,  have  lost 
Their  immortality. 

3  Life,  like  a  vain  amusement,  flies, 

A  fable  or  a  song ; 
By  swift  degrees  our  nature  dic^, 
Nor  can  cur  jovs  be  long, 
S  4 


Wl  TIMES  AND  SEASONS 

4  'Tis  but  a  few  whose   days  amount 

To  threescore  years  and  ten; 
And  all  beyond  that  short  account 
Is  sorrow,  toil  and  pain. 

5  [Our  vitals,  with  laborious  strife, 

Bear  up  the  crazy  load, 
And  drag  those  poor  remains   of  life 
Along  the  tiresome  road.] 

6  Almighty  God,   reveal  thy  love, 

And  not  thy  wrath  alone; 
O  let  our  sweet  experience  prove 
The  mercies  of  thy  throne! 

7  Our  souls  would  leam  the  heavenly-  a&, 

T'  improve  the  hours  we  have, 
That  we  may  act  toe  wiser  part, 
And  live  beyond  the  grave. 


571  \ 


Psalm  71.    1st.  Part.    CM.   b 
Broomsgrove,  Plymouth. 
The  aged  naint's  re/lection  and  hofie. 
X  TV  /TV  God,  my  everlasting  hope, 
IVi  I  live  upon  thy  truth; 
Thine  hands  have  held  my  childhood  up, 
And  strengthen'd  all  my  youth. 

2  Mv  flesh  was  fashion'd  by  thy  power, 

With  all  these  limbs  ot  mine; 
And  from  my    mother's  painful  hour, 
I've  been  entirely  thine. 

3  Still  hath  my  life  new  wonders  seen, 

Repeated  every  year; 
Behold  my  days  that  yet  remain, 
I  trust  them  to  thy  care. 

4  Cast  me  not  off  when  strength  declines, 

When  hoary   hairs   arise; 
And  round  me  let  thy  glory  shine, 
Whene'er  thy  servant  dies. 

5  Then,  in  the  history  of  my  age, 

When  men  review  my   days, 
They'll  read  thy  love  in  every  page, 
In  every  Tine,  thy  praise. 


YOUTH  AND  OLD  AGE.        572 


r7o?     Psalm  71.    3d.  Part.  CM.    b 
**  i  *  $  Durham,  Canterbury. 

The  aged   Christian's  Jirayer  and  song ; 
ory  old  age,  death,  and  the  resurrection* 

1  f~*  OD  of  my  childhood  and  my  youth, 
V_T    The  guide  of  all  my  days, 

I  have  declar'd  thy  heavenly  truth, 
And  told  thy  wondrous  ways. 

2  Wilt  thou  forsake  my  hoary  hairs, 

And  leave  my  fainting  heart  ? 
Who  shall  sustain   my  sinking  years, 
If  God,  my  strength,    depart"? 

3  Let  me  thy  power  and  truth  proclaim 

To  the  surviving  age. 
And  leave  a  savour  of  thy  name 
When  I  shall  quit  the  stage. 

4  The  land  of  silence  and  of  death 

Attends  my  next  remove  ; 
O  may  these  poor  remains  of  breath, 
Teach  the  wide  world  thy  love! 

Pause. 

5  Thy  righteousness  is  deep  and  high, 

Unsearchable  thy  deeds ; 
Thy  glory  spreads  beyond  the  sky, 
And  all  my  praise  exceeds. 

6  Oft  have  I  heard  thy  threatening  roar? 

And  oft  endur'd  the  grief; 
But  when  thy  hand  hath  press  VI  me  sore, 
Thy  grace  was   my   relief. 

7  By  long  experience  have  I  known 

Thy  sovereign  power  to  save  ; 
At  thy   command  I   venture  down 
Securely  to  the  grave. 

8WThen   I  lie  buried  deep  in  dast, 
My  flesh  shall  be  thy  care; 
These  withering  limbs  with  thee  I  trust, 
To  raise  them  strong  and  fair, 


;73         TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 


FAST  AND  THANKSGIVING  DAYS, 

rjo}  Psalm  10.    CM.  b 

°  '  °  \  Windsor,  Wantage. 

Fray i r    /ward,    and   saints   saved;    or, 
pride,  atheism*  and  oppression  punished* 
For  a  humiliation  day. 

1  TI7HY  doth  the  Lord  stand  off  so  far  ? 

VV       And   why   conceal  his  face, 
When   great   calamities  appear, 
And  times  of  deep  distress? 

2  Lord,  shall   the  wicked  still  deride 

Thy  justice  and   thy   power  ? 
Shall  they  advance  their  heads  in  pride, 
And  still  thy  saints  devour? 

3  They  put  thy  judgments  from  their  sight, 

And  then  insult  the  poor, 
They  boast,  in  their  exalted  height, 
That  they  shall   fall    no  more. 

4  Arise,  O  God,   life  up  thine  hand  ; 

Attend  our  humble   cry  ; 
No  enemy  shall  dare   to  stand 
When   God  ascends  on  high. 

Pause. 

5  Why   do  the  men  of  malice  rage, 

And  say,  with  foolish  pride, 
"The  God  of  heaven  will  ne'er  engage 
"To  fight  on  Zion's  side?" 

6  But  thou  forever  art  our  Lord ; 

And  powerful  is  thine  hand, 
As  when  the  heathens  felt  thy  sword, 
And  perish'd  from  thy  land. 

7  Thou  wilt  prepare  our  hearts  to  pray, 

And  cause  thine  ear  to  hear; 
Hearken  to  what  thy  children  say, 
And  put  the  world  in  fear. 

8  Proud  tyrants   shall    no  more  oppress* 

No  more  despise  the  just ; 
And   mighty   sinners  shall  confess 
They  are  but  earth  and  dust, 


m 


FAST  DAYS,  574 

rH,|        Psalm  12.    CM.      b  or  Sfc 
°  '*3         St.  Ann's,  Colchester. 
Comfilaint  of  a  general  corntpJion  qf  man- 
ners ;     or,     the  promise  and  signs  of 
Christ's  coming  to  judgment. 

ELP,   Lord,  for  men  of  virtue  fail; 
Religion  loses  ground ; 
The  sons  of  violence   prevail, 
And  treacheries  abound. 

2  Their  oaths  and  promises  they  break, 
Yet   act  the  flatterer's  part ; 
With  fair,  deceitful  lips  they  speak, 
And  with  a  double  heart. 

Slf  we  reprove   some  hateful  lie, 
How  is  their  fury  stirr'd  J 
"  Are    not  our  lips  our  own,"  they  cry, 
"  And  who  shall  be  our  Lord  V* 

4  Scoffers  appear  on   every  side, 

Where  a  vile  race  of  men 
Is  rais'd  to  seats  of  power  and  pride. 
And  bears  the  sword  in  vain. 

Pause. 

5  Lord,   when  iniquities  abound, 

And  blasphemy  grows  bold, 
When  faith  is  hardly  to  he  fqund, 
And  love  is  waxing  cold; 
6 Is  not  thy  chariot  hastening  on? 
Hast  thou   not  giv'n  the   sign? 
May  we  not  trust  and  live  upon 
A  promise  so  divine  ? 

f  "  Yes,"  saith  the  Lord,  •«  now  will  I  rise, 
"  And  make  oppressors  flee ; 
"I   shall  appear  to  their  surprise, 
"  And   set  my  servants  free." 

8  Thy  word,  like  silver  seven  times  try'd, 
Through  ages  shall  endure  : 
The  men,  who  in  thy  truth  confide 
Shall  find  the  promise  sure. 


£75,576         TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

rMr)         Psalm  12.    L.  M.        b  or  X 

°  '  °  $         Fountain,  Bath. 

The  mints?  safety  and  hofie  in  evil  times  ; 

ory  sitis  of  the  tongue  complained  of  viz. 

biasfihemy,  falsehood,  Isfc. 

1  T    OKD,~  if  thou  dost  not  soon  appear, 
A-*  Virtue   and  truth  will  fieu  av/ay ; 
A  faithful  man  among   us  here 
Will  scarce   be  found,  if  thou  delay. 

2  The  whole  discourse,  when  neighbours 

meet, 
Is  fill'd  with  trifles  loose  and  vain ; 
Their   lips  are   flattery   and  deceit, 
And  their  proud  language   is  profane. 

3  Rut  lips,   that  with  deceit  abound. 
Shall  not  maintain  their  triumph  long: 
The  God  of  vengeance   will  confound 
Tiie  flattering  and  blaspheming  tongue. 

4  "Yet  shall  our  words  be  free,"  they  cry, 
"  C)  ur  tongues  shall  be  controll'd  by  none  : 
"  Where  is  the  Lord,  will  ask  us  why  ? 
"  Or  say,  our  lips  are  not  our  own  ?" 

5  The  Lord,  who  sees  the  poor  oppress'd, 
And  hears  the  oppressor's  haughty  strain, 
Will  rise  to  give   his  children  rest, 
Nor  shall  they  trust  his  word  in  vain. 

6  Thy  word,   O  Lord,  though  often  try'd, 
Void  of  deceit  shall  still  appear ; 
Not  silver,  seven   times  purify 'd 
From  dross  and  mixture,  shines  so  clear. 

7  Thy  grace   shall,   in  the  darkest  hour, 
Defend  the  holy  soul    from  harm ; 
Though  when  the  vilest  men  have  power, 
On  every  side  will  sinners  swarm, 

e7fi>  Psalm 60.    CM.  b 

'  "  5  Wrantage,  Chelsea. 

On  a  day  of  humiliation  for  disappoint- 
ment* in  war. 
1  T    ORD,  hast  thou  cast  the  nation  off? 
.L.     Must  we  forever  mourn? 
t  thou  indulge  immortal  wrath? 
all  mercy  ne'er  return? 


JFAST  DAYS,  \     ; 

2  The  terror  of  one  frown  of  thine 

Melts  all  our   strength   away; 
Like  men  that  totter,  drunk  with  wine, 

We  tremble  in   dismay., 
3 "  Our  Zion  trembles  at  thy  stroke, 

44  And  dreads  thy  lifted  hand  .' 
•"  O,  heal  the  people  thou  hast  broke, 

And   save  the  sinking  land." 

4  Lift  up   a  banner  in  the  field 

For  those  that  fear  thy  name ; 
Save   thy   beloved  with  thy  shield, 
And   put  our  foes  to  shame. 

5  Go  with  our   armies  to  the  fight, 

Like   a   confederate  God ; 
In  vain  confederate  poAvers  unite 
Against  thy  lifted   rod. 

6  Our  troops  shall  gain  a  wide  renoWa 

By  thine  assisting  hand  ; 
'Tis  God  that  treads  the  mighty  down, 
And  makes  the  feeble  stand. 

K**  I        Psalm  20.    L.M.  m 

°  '  '  S         Quercy,  Wells. 

Prayer  and  hope  of  victory. 
For  a  day  of  prayer  in  time  of  war. 
1VTOVV  may  the  God  of  power  and 
1\         grace 

Attend  his  people's  humble  cry ! 
Jehovah  hears  when  Israel  prays. 
And  brings  deliverance   from  on  high. 

2  The  name  of  Jacob's   God  defends 
Better  than  shields  or  brazen  walls  ; 
He  from  his  sanctuary  sends 
Succour  and  strength  when  Zion  call?. 

3  Well  he  remembers  all  cur  sighs; 
His  love  exceeds  our  best  deserts; 
His  love  accepts  the  sacrifice 

Of  humble  groans  and  broken  hearts, 

4  In  his  salvation  is  our  hope, 
And  in  the  name  of  Israel's  God 
Our  troops  shall  lift  their  banners  up. 
Our  navies  spread  their  flairs  abroad- 

T     * 


/ 


TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

5  Some  trust  in  horses  trained  for  war, 
And  some  of  chariots  make  their  boasts  ; 
Our    surest  expectations  are 

From  thee,  the  Lord  of  heavenly  hosts. 

6  [O  may  the  memory  of  thy  name 
Inspire "  our  armies  tor  the  fight ! 
Our  foes  shall  fall  and  die  with  shame. 
Or  quit  the  field  with  shameful  flight.] 

7  Now  save  us,  Lord,  from  slavish  fear; 
Now  let  our  hopes  be  firm  and  strong, 
Till  thy  salvation  shall  appear, 

And  joy  and  triumph  raise  the  song. 


578} 


Hymn  30.    B.  1.    L.M.        8& 

Monmouth,  Shoel. 

Prayer  for  deliverance  answered. 

1  T  N  thine  own  ways,   O  God  of  loveT 
A    We  wait  the  visits  of  thy  grace ; 
Our  souls'  desire  is  to  thy  name. 
And  the  remembrance  of  thy  face. 

2  My  thoughts  are  searching,  Lord,  for 

thee, 
'Mongst  the  black  shades  of  lonesome 

night; 
My  earnest  cries  salute  the  skies, 
Before  the  dawn  restore  the  light. 

3  Look  how  rebellious  men  deride 
The  tender  patience  of  my    God  ; 
But  they   shall  see  thy  lifted  hand, 
And  feel  the  scourges  of  thy  rod. 

4 Hark!  the  Eternal  rends  the  sky, 
A   mighty  voice  before  him   goes, 
A  voice  of  music  to  his  friends, 
But  threatening  thunder  to  his  foes. 

5  "  Come,  children,  to  your  Father's  arms, 
"  Hide  in  the  chambers  of  my  grace, 
"  Till  the  fierce  storms  be  overblown;, 
'  And  my  revenging  fury  cease. 


THANKSGIVING  DAYS,  5^ 

*"My  sword  shall  boast  its  thousafvls 
slain, 
"  And  drink  the  blocd  of  haughty  kinks, 
"  While  heavenly  peace  around  my  fiolk 
"Stretches  its  soft  and  shady  wings.'^ 


c-q?  HymnI.    B.  2.    L.M.         gg 

*''y$  Bath,  Castle  Street. 

A  song  of  jiraise  to  God. 

1  VTATURE,  with  all  her  powers,  shall 
IN  sing 

God    the    Creator    and    the    King; 
Nor  air,  nor  earth,  nor  skies,  nor  seas, 
Deny  the  tribute  of  their  praise. 

2  Begin  to  make  his  glories  known. 
Ye  seraphs,  that  sit  near  his  throne  ; 
Tune  your  harps  high,  and  spread  the 

sound 
To  the  creation's  utmost  bound. 

3  [All  mortal  things  of  meaner  frame. 
Exert  your  force,  and  own  his  name.; 
While  with  our  souls  and  with  our  voice, 
We  sing  his  honours  and  our  joys.] 

4  [To  him  be  sacred  all  we  have. 
From  the  young  cradle  to  the  grave  ; 
Our  lips  shall  his  loud  wonders  tell, 
And  every  word  a  miracle.} 

5  [These  Western  shores,  our  native  lane?, 
Lie  safe   in   the  Almighty's   hand : 
Our  foes  of  victory  dream  in   vain, 
And  wear  the  captivating  chain.] 

6  Raise  monumental  praises  high 

To  Him  who  thunders  through  the  slrr, 
And,  with  an  awful  nod  or  frown, 
Shakes  an   aspiring  tyrant  clown. 

7  [Pillars  of  lasting  brass  proclaim 
The  triumphs  of  ths   Eternal  Name  ; 
While  trembling  nations  read  from  f  i 
The  honours  ©f  the  God   of  war."! 


),58l        TIMES  AND  SEASO: 

5  ' 
Thus  let  our  flaming  zeal  employ 
Our  loftiest  thoughts  and  loudest  songs. 
Let  there  be  sung,  with  warmest  joy, 
Hosanna  from  ten  thousand  tongues. 
9  [Yet,  mighty  God,  our  feeble  frame 
Attempts  in  vain  to  reach  thy  name  ; 
The  strongest  notes  that  angels  raise, 
Faint  in  the  worship  and  the  praise.] 

KJinl  Psalm  144.    L.M.  * 

S75U  j  Dunstan,  Nantwich. 

Grace  above  rich?*  ;  or,  the  happv  nation. 

1TJAPPY  the  city,  where  their 
JLjL  Like  pillars  round  a  palace  set, 
And  daughters,  bright  rss  polish'd  stones* 
Give  strength  and  beauty  to  the  state. 

2  Happy  the  country,  where  the  sheep, 

Cattle  and  corn  have  large  increase  ; 
Where  men  securely  work  or  sleep, 
Nor  sons  of  plunder  break  their  peace, 

3  Happy  the  nation  thus  endow 'd  ; 
But   more   divinely  blest  are   those, 
On  whom   the  all-sufficient  God 
Himself  with  all  his  grace  bestows. 

Ml7        Psalm  67.    CM.  * 

001  5         Stade,  Swanwick. 
The  nation's  firosfierity,  and  the  church's 
increase. 

1  CHINE,  mighty  God,  on  this  our  land, 
O  With  beams'  of  heavenly  grace ; 
Reveal  thy  power  through  all  our  coasfes, 

And  shew  thy   smiling  face. 

2  [Amidst  our  States,  exalted  high, 

Do  thou  our  glory   stand, 
And  like  a  wall  of  guardian  fire, 
Surround  thy  favourite  land.] 

"When  shall  thy  name  from  shore  to  shore 
Sound  all  the  earth  abroad, 

distant  nations  know  and  love. 
Their  Saviour  and  their  Sed? 


THANKSGIVING  DAYS.         5B£ 

4  Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands, 

Sing  loud  with  solemn  voice ; 
While  thankful  tongues  exalt  his  praise1, 
And  grateful  hearts  rejoice. 

5  He,  the  great  Lord,  the  sovereign  Judge, 

That  sits   enthron'd  above, 
Wisely  commands  the  worlds  he  made 
In  justice  and  in  love. 

6  Earth   shall  obey  her  Maker's  will, 

And  yield  a  full  increase ; 
Our  God  will  crown  his  chosen  land 
With  fruitfulness  and  peace. 

7  God,  the  Redeemer,  scatters  round 

His  choicest  favours  here  ; 
While  the  creation's   utmost  bound 
Shall  see,  adore,  and  fear.  \ 


ro.,">   Psalm  107.    Last  Part.  L.M.  « 

00     £    Ninety-seventh  Psalm,  Quercy. 

Colon? '  a  filantcd ,    or,    nations  blest  and 

punished. 

A  Psalm  for  New-England.  * 

i\X7HENGod,  provok'd  with  daring 

*  *  crimes, 

Scourges  the  madness  of  the   times, 
He  turns  their  fields  to  barren  sand, 
And  dries  the  livers  from  the  land. 

2His  word  can  raise  the  springs  again, 
And  make  the  wither'd  mountains  green, 
Send  showery  blessings  from  the  skies,. 
And  harvests  in  the  desert  rise. 

3  [Where  nothing  dwelt  but  beasts  of  prey, 
Or   men  as  fierce  and  wild  as  they, 
He  bids  the  oppress'd  and  poor  repair, 
And  build  them  towns  and  cities  there, 

4  They  sow  the  fields,  and  trees  they  plant, 
Whose  yearly  fruit  supplies  their  want : 
Their  race  grows  up  from  fruitful  stocks, 
Their  wealth  increases  with  their  nocks, 


TIMES  AM 

5  Thus   tbc.y  arc  Most:    but  if  thej 
He  lets  the  heathen  nations  in  ; 
A  savage  crew  invades  their  lands; 
Their  children  die  by  barbarous  hands. 

t  Their  captive  sons,  exposM  to  scorn, 
Wander  unpitied  and  forlorn  ; 
The  country  lies  unfenc'd,  untill'd, 
And  desolation  spreads  the  held. 

7  Yet  if  the  humbled  nation  mourns, 
Again  his  dreadful  hand  he  turns ; 
Again  he  makes  their  cities  thrive, 
And  bids  the  dying  churches  live.] 

8  The  righteous,   with  a  joyful  sense, 
Admire  the  works  of  providence; 
And   tongues  of  atheists  shall  no  more 
Blaspheme  the  God  that  saints  adore. 

9  How  few,   with  pious  care,  record 
These  wondrous  dealings  of  the  Lord ! 
But  wise  observers  still  shall  rind 
The  Lord  is  holy,  just,   and  kind. 

e-ool        Hymn  111.    B.  2.    CM.      «f 

00 ^  S  Arundel,  Pembroke. 

Thanksgiving  for  victory  ;    or,  God's  do- 
minion, and  our  deliverance. 
1*7 ION,  rejoice;  and  Judah,  sing; 
*-*  The  Lord  assumes  his  throne  ; 
Come,  let  us  own  the  heavenly  King, 
And  make  his  glories  known. 
2  The  great,  the  wicked,  and  the  proud 
From  their  high  seats  are  hurl'd; 
Jehovah  rides   upon  a  cloud. 

And  thunders   through  the  world. 
5  He  reigns  upon  th'  eternal  hills, 
Distributes   mortal  crowns; 
Empires  are  fix'd  beneath  his  smiles, 
And  totter  at  his  frowns. 
4 Navies,  that  rule  the  ocean   wide, 
Are  vanquish 'd  by   his  breath, 
And  legions,ai'm*d  with  power  and  pride, 
cend  to  wat  ;ry  death. 


THANKSGIVING  DAYS.         584 

5  Let  tyrants  make  no  more  pretence 

To  vex  our  happy  land: 
Jehovah's  name  is  our    defence, 
Our  buckler  is  his  hand, 

6  [Still  may  the  Ring;  of  grace  descend. 

To  rule  us  by  his  word; 
And  all  the  honours  we  can  give, 
Be  offer'd  to  the  Lord,  J 

rQ/L>    Psalm  18.    1st.  Part    CM.  2£ 
°5<*S  Wareham,  Irish. 

Victory  and  triumph  over-  temporal  ene- 
7nics. 

1  \\7^  kwe  thee,  Lord,  and  we  adore  ; 

VV    Now  is  thine  arm  reveal'd; 
Thou  art  our  strength,    our  heavenly 
tower, 
Our  bulwark  and  our  shield. 

2  We  fly  to  our  eternal  Rock., 

And'  find    a  sure  defence; 

His  holy  name  our  lips  invoke, 

And  draw  salvation  thence. 

5  When  God,  our  leader,  shines  in  arms, 
What  mortal  heart   can  bear 
The  thunder  of  his  loud  alarms, 
The  lightning  of  his  spear? 

4  He  rides  upon  the  winged  wind, 

And  angels  in  array, 
In   millions  wait,  to  know  his  mind, 
And  swift  as  flames  obey. 

5  Me  speaks,  and  at  his  fierce    rebuke 

Whole  armies  are   dismay 'd; 
His  voice,  his  frown,  his  angry  looli 
Strikes  all  their  courage  dead. 

6  He  forms  our  generals  for  the  field, 

VVith  all  their  dreadful  skill, 
Gives   them  his  awful  sword   to  wield. 
And  makes  their  hearts  of  steel. 


535         TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

7  [He  arms  our  captains  to  the  fight, 
Though  there  his  name's  forgot ; 
(He  girded  Cyrus  with   his  might, 
Y\  hen  Cyrus  knew  him  not.) 
t. 
SOft  has  the  Lord  whole  nations  blest, 
For  his  own  church's  sake  ; 
The  powers  that  give  his  people  rest. 
Shall  of  his  care  partake.] 


tacl     Psalm  18.  2d. Part.  CM.     «f 
1**>,-,  3  Devizes,  St.  Martins. 

The  conquero'*-  song. 
1HPO  thine  almighty  arm  we   owe 
A    The  triumphs  of  the  day  ; 
Thy  terrors,  Lord,  confound  the  foe, 
And  melt  their  strength  away. 

2'Tis  by  thine  aid  our  troops  prevail, 
And  break   united  powers ; 
Or  burn  their  boasted  fleets,  or  scale 
The  proudest  of  their  towers. 

3  How  have  we  chas'd  them  through  the 

field, 
And  trod  them  to  the  ground, 
While  thy  salvation  was  our   shield; 
But  they  no  shelter  found ! 

4  In  vain  to  idol  saints  they  cry, 

And  perish  in   their  blood : 
Where  is  a  rock  so  great,  so  high, 
So  powerful  as  our  God? 

5  The  Rock  of  Israel  ever  lives ; 

His  name  be   ever  blest; 
"Tis  his  own  arm  the  victory  gives, 
And   gives  his  people  rest. 

6  On  kings  that  reign  as  David  did, 

He  pours  his  blessings  down  ; 
Secures  their  honours  to  their  seed,. 
And  well  supports  their  crown. 


THANKSGIVING  DAYS.     586,587 

rQK)  Psalm  124.    L.  M.  38 

- J  ^°  $      All  Saints,  ■  Castle-Street. 

A  song  for  public  deliverance. 

1  T  T  AD  not  the  Lord,  may  Israel  say, 
il  Had  not  the  Lord  maintain'd  our 

side, 
When  men,  to  make  our  lives  a  prey, 
Rose  like  the  swelling  of  the  tide ; 

2  The  swelling  tide  had  stopt  our  breath, 
So  fiercely  did  the  waters  roll, 

We  had  been  swallowed  deep  in  death  ; 
Proud  waters  had  o'erwhelmed  our  soul. 

3  We  leap  for  joy,  we  shout  and   sing, 
Who  just  escap'd  the  fatal  stjoke; 
So  flies  the  bird  with  cneerful  wing, 
When  once  the  fowler's  snare  is  broke. 

4  Forever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 

Who  broke  the  fowler's  cursed  snare, 
Who  sav'd  us  from  the  murdering  sword. 
And  made  our  lives  and  souls  his  care. 

5  Our  help  is  in  Jehovah's  name, 
Whoform'd  the  earth  and  built  the  skies ; 
He,  that  upholds  that  wondrous  frame, 
Guards  his  own  church  with  watchful 

eyes,. 


ssi  I 


Hymn  92.    B.  2.    C.  M.        3S 
Bray,  Rochester. 
The  church  saved,  and  her  enemies  disa/i- 
jiointed  ;  or.  deliverance  from  treason. 

1  CHOJT  to  the  Lord,  and  let  our  joys 
O  Through  the  whole  nation  run: 
Ye  western  skies  resound  the  noise 

Beyond  the  rising  sun. 

2  Thee,  mighty  God,  our  souls  admire  ; 

Thee  our  glad  voices  sing ; 
And  join  with  the   celestial  choir, 
To  praise   th'  eternal  King. 

3  Thy  power  the  whole  creation  rules, 

And,   on  the  starry   skies, 
Sits  smiling  at  the  weak  designs 
Thine  envious  foes  devise, 


.588        TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

4  Thy  scorn  derides   their  feeble  rage. 

And,  with  an  awful  frown. 
Flings  vast   confusion  on  their  plots, 
And  shakes  their  Babel  down. 

5  [Their  secret  tires  in  caverns  lay, 

And  we  the  sacrifice  ; 
But  gloomy  caverns   strove  in  vain 
To  'scape  all-searching  eyes. 
C  Their  dark  designs  were   ali  reveal'd  ; 
Their  treasons  all  betray'd  : 
Praise  to  the  Lord,  who  broke  the  snare 
Their  cursed  hands   had  laid.] 

7  In  vain  the  busy  sons  of  hell 

Still   new  rebellions   try  ; 
Their  souls  shall  pine  with  envious  rage, 
And  vex  away,  and  die. 

8  Almighty   grace  defends  our  land 

From  their  malicious  power : 
Then  let  us  with  united   songs 
Almighty  grace  adore. 

,Qy)  Psalm  75.    CM.  * 

^555  Clifton,  Rockbridge. 

Israel  saz>ed,  and  the  Assyrians  destroy- 
ed ;  ory  God's  vengeance  against  his  en- 
emies  firoceeds  from  hit  church. 

1TN  Judah  God  of  old  was  known  ; 
A  His  name  in    Israel  great ; 
In  Salem  stood  his  holy  thron#, 
And  Zion  was  his   seat. 

2  Among  the  praises  of  his   saints, 

His  dwelling  there  he  chose; 
There  he  receiv'd  their  just  complaints 
Against  their   haughty   foes. 

3  From  Zion  went  his  dreadful  word, 

And  broke  the  threatening  spear, 
The  bow,  the  arrows,  and  the  sword, 
And  crush'd  the  Assyrian  war. 

4  What  are  the  earth's  wide  kingdoms  else 

But  mighty  hills  of  prey  ? 
The  hill  on  "which  Jehovah  dwells 
Is  glorious  more  than  they. 


MAGISTRACY.  589 

5'Twas    Zion's  King    that    stopp'd    the 
Of  captains  and  their  bands :     [breath 
The  men  of  might  slept  fast  in  death, 
And  never  found  their  hands. 

\6  At  thy  rebuke,  O  Jacob's  God, 
Both  horse  and  chariot  fell ! 
Who  knows  the  terrors  of  thy  rod  I 
Thy  vengeance,  who  can  tell! 

7  What  power  can  stand  before  thy  sight, 

When  once  thy  wrath  appears? 
When  heaven  shines  round  with  dread- 
ful light, 
The  earth  lies  still  and  fears. 

8  When  God,  in  his  own  sovereign  ways, 

Conies  down  to  save  th'  oppress'd, 
The  wrath  of  man  shall  work  his  praise, 
And  he'll  restrain  the  rest. 

9  [Vow  to  the  Lord,  and  tribute  bring  : 

Ye  princes,  fear  his  frown  : 
His  terror  shakes  the  proudest  king, 
And  cuts   an  army  down. 

10  The  thunder  of  his  sharp   rebuke" 

Our  haughty  foes  shall  feel : 
For  Jacob's  God  hath  not  forsook, 
But  dwells  in  Zion  still.] 

£QQ7       Hymn  149.    B.  2.    CM.       «, 
^8J3  Arundel,  Newark. 

Honour  to  magistrates  ;    or,  government 
from  God. 

1  T?  TERN AL  Sovereign  of  the  sky, 
X-j     And  Lord  of  all  below, 

We  mortals  to  thy   majesty 
Our  first  obedience  owe. 

2  Our  souls  adore  thy  throne  supreme, 

And  bless  thy  providence 
For  magistrates  of  meaner  name, 
€>ur  glory  and  defence 


590         TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

3  [Tiie  rule  s  of  these  Slates  sh  til  shine 

With  rays  above  the   rest, 
Where   laws   and  liberties  combine 
To  mate  a  nation   blest.] 

4  Kingdoms  on   firm  foundations  stand. 

While   virtue   finds  reward; 
And  sinners  peris  i  from   the  land 
By  justice  and  the  sword. 

5  Let  Cesar's  due  be  ever  paid 

To   Cesar  and  his  throne  ; 
But  consciences  and  souls  were  made 
To  be  the  Lord's  alone. 

rQn>  Psalm  101.    L.M.  # 

^u$  Newcourt,  All  Saints. 

The  magistrate's  fisalm. 

1  A  XERCY  and  judgment  are  my  song  ! 
1VJL  \nd  since  they  bot'i  to  thee  belong, 
My  gracious  God,  my  righteous  King, 
To  thee  my  songs  and  vows  I'll  bring. 

2  If  I   am  rais'd    to  bear  the  sword, 
I'll  take  my  counsels  from  thy  word; 
Thy  justice  and  thy  heavenly  grace 
Shall  be  the   pattern  of  my  ways. 

3  Let   wisdom  all  my  actions  guide, 
And  let  my  God   with  me  reside ; 
No  wicked  tiling  shall  dwell  with  rae, 
Which   may  provoke  thy  jealousy. 

4  No  sons  of  slander,  rage  and  strife, 
Shall  be  companions  of  my   life  ; 
The  haughty  look,  the  heart  of  pride, 
Within   my  door  shall  ne'er  abide. 

5  [I'll  search  the  land,  and  raise  the  just 
To  posts  of  honour,  wealth  and  trust ; 
The  men  that  work  thy   holy  will, 
Shall  be  mv  friends  and  favourites  still.] 

6  In   vain  shall  sinners   hope  to  rise 
By  flatt'ring  or  malicious  lies  ; 
And   while   the  innocent  I   guard, 
The  bold  offender  shan't  be  spar'd. 


MAGISTRACY.  591 

7  The  impious  crew,  that  factious  band, 
Shall  hide  their  heads,  or  quit  the  land ; 
And    all  that  break  the  public  rest, 
Where  I  have  power  shall  be  suppress'd. 

cftl  >  Psalm  75.    L.M.  3K 

53  l  \  Old  Hundred.  Eaton. 

Povjrr  'ind  government  from  God  ahne. 

1"TX)  thee,  Most  Holy,  and  Most  Higb, 
1    To    thee    we    bring    our  thankful 
praise  ; 
Thy  works  declare  thy  name  is  nigh, 
Thy  works  of  wonder  and  of  grace. 

2  "  To  slavery  doom'd,  thy  chosen  sons 
"  Beheld  their  foes  triumphant  rise  ; 
"And,  sore  oppress'd by  earthlv thrones, 
*'  They  sought  the  Sovereign  of  the  skies. 

3 "  'Twas  then,  great   God,  with  equal 

power, 

"Arose  thy  vengeance  and  thy  grace, 

*'  To  scourge  their  legions  from  the  shore, 

"  And  save  the  remnant  of  thy  race." 

4  Let  haughty  sinners  sink  their  pride, 
Nor  lift  so  high  their  scornful  head; 
But  lay  then*  foolish  thoughts  aside, 
And  own  the  ■*  empire"  God  hath  made. 

5  Such  honours  never  come  by  chance, 
Nor  do   the   winds  promotion  blow  ; 
'Tis  God  the  judge  doth  one  advance, 
'Tis  God  that  lays  another  low. 

6  No  vain  pretence  to  royal  birth 
Shall  fix  "a  tyrant  on  the  throne ; 
God,  the  great  sovereign  of  the  earth. 
Will  rise,  and  make  his  justice  known. 

7  [His  hand  holds  out  the  dreadfml  cup 
Of  vengeance5mix'd  with  various  plagues, 
To  make  the  wicked  drink  them  up, 
Wring  out,  and  taste  the  bitter  dregs, 

•3  Now  shall  the  Lord  exalt  the  just : 
And  while  he  tramples  on  the  proud, 
And  lays  then-  glory  in  the  dust. 
Our  lips  shaH  sing  liis  praise  aloud.] 


,  593      TIMES  AND  SE  \S'  - 

592  I  Psalm  21.     C.  M.  I 

"  5      Hymn  Second,  Arlington. 

i  ^T^r!  cr,w7  ihejm.  °s*fav\ 

10LR  lancl«   °    Lord»  wit^    soups' 
V^  praise 

Shall   in  thy  strength  rejoice; 
And,  West  with  thy  salvation,  raise 
To  heaven  their  cheerful  voice. 
2Thy  sure  defence,  through  nations  rouB< 
Has  spread  our  wondrous  name; 
And  our  successful  actions  crown'd 
With  dignity  and  fame. 

3  Then  let  our  land  on  God  alone 
For  timelv   aid  rely  ; 
His  mercy  which  adorns  his  throne, 
Shall  all  our  wants   supply. 

4Bo'  righteous  Lord,  thy  stubborn  foes 
Shall    feel    thy  dreadful   hand; 

i1/r,VCnvSeiul  arm  sha!1  find  ollt  tho.sf 
Who  hate  all  just  command. 

5  When  thou  against  them  dost  engaee- 

Thy  just,   but  dreadful  doom 
Shall,  like  a  fiery  oven's  rage, 
Their  hopes  and  them  consume. 

6  Thus,     Lord,    thy    wondrous    power 

declare, 
And  thus  exalt  thy  fame  ; 
While  we  glad  songs  of  praise  prepare 
*or  thine  almighty  name. 

,:937  Psalm  $8.    L.P.M.         % 

J~^i  St.  Hellens. 

J        ^     Warning  to  magistrates. 
UDGES,  who  rule  the  world  by  laws, 
Will  ye  despise  the  righteous  cause,' 
When    th'  injur'd   poor  before    you 
stands  >  J 

Dare  ye  condemn  the  righteous  poor, 
And    let.  rich  sinners   'scape   secure,' 
W  hile  gold  and  ereatness  bribe  your 
hands  f 


MAGISTRACY. 

2  Have  ye  forgot,  or  never  knew, 
That  God  will  judge  the  judges  too  ? 

High  in  the  heavens  his  justice  reigns; 
Yet  you  invade  the  rights  of  God, 
And  send   your  bold  decrees  abroad. 

To  bind  the  conscience  in  your  chains. 

3  A  poison'd  arrow  is  your  tongue, 
The  arrow  sharp,  the  poison  strong, 

And  death  attends  where'er  it  wounds; 
You  hear  no  counsels,  cries  or  tears ; 
So  the  deaf  adder  stops  her  ears 

Against  tne  power  ot  charming  sounds. 

4  Break  out  their  teeth,  eternal  God, 
Those   teeth  of  lions  dy'd  in   blood  ; 

And  crush  the  serpents  in  the  dust : 
As  empty  chaff,  when  whirlwinds  rise, 
Before  the  sweeping  tempest  flies, 

So  let  their  hopes  and  names  be  lost. 

5  Th'  Almighty  thunders  from  the  sky, 
Their  grandeur  melts,  their  titles  die, 

As  hills  of  snow  dissolve  and  run, 
Or  snails  that  perish  in  their  slime, 
Or  births  that  come  before  their  time, 

Vain  births,  that  never  see  the  sun, 

6  Thus  shall  the  vengeance  of  the  Lord 
Safety  and  joy  to  saints  afford; 

And  all  that  hear  shall  join  and  say, 
"  Sure  there's  a  God  that  rules  on  high, 
"A  God  that  hears  his  children  cry, 

"  And  will  their  sufferings  well  repay." 

^04?  Psalm  82.    L.M.  & 

OJ*$  Islington,  Italy. 

God  the  supreme  governor  •    or,  magis- 
trates ivarned. 

1  A  MONG  the  assemblies  of  the  greaA, 
l\  A.  greater  Ruler  takes  his  seat ; 
The  God  of  Heaven,  as  Judge,  surveys 
Those  gods  on  earth  and  all  their  ways, 

2  Why  will  ye  then  frame  wicked  laws  f 
Or  why  support  th'  unrighteous  cause  ? 
When  will  ye  once  defend  the  poor, 
That  sinners  vex  the  saints  no  more  ? 


595         TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

3  They  know  not,  Lord,  nor    will  they 

know  ; 
Dark   art  the  ways  in  which  they  go; 
Their  name  of  earthly  sods  is  vain, 
For  they  shall  fall  and  die  like  men. 

4  Arise,   O  Lord,  and  let  thy   Son 
Possess  his  universal  throne, 

And  rule   the  nations  with  his  rod  ; 
He  is  our  Judge,  and  he  our  God. 


SICKNESS  AND  RECOVERY. 

ffq/r?     Psalm  102.    1st.  Part     C.M.  b 
°*°  S     Brattle  Street,  Plymouth. 
A  firaijer  of  the.  afflie'ed. 

1  TTEAR  me,  O  God,  nor  hide  thy  face, 
11  But  answer,    lest  I  die; 

Hast  thou  not  built  a  throne  of  grace, 
To  hear   when  sinners  cry  .** 

2  My  days  are  wasted   like  the  smoke, 

Dissolving  in  the  air ; 

My  strength  is  dried,  rm*  heart  is  broke, 
And  sinking  in  despair. 

3  My  spirits  flag,   like  withering  grass 

Burnt  with  excessive  heat ; 
In    secret   groans    mv    minutes  pas's, 
And  I  forget   to  cat. 

4  As  on  some   lonely  building's  top, 

The  sparrow    tells   her  moan, 
Far  from  the  tents  of  joy   and  hope, 
I   sit  and  grieve  alone. 

5  Mv  soul  is  like  a  wilderness, 

Where  beasts  of  midnight  howl  ■ 
There  the  sad  raven  finds  her  place, 
And  there  the  screaming  owl. 

6  Dark  dismal  thought",  and  boding  fears, 

Dwell   in   my  troubled  breast; 
While  sharp  reproaches  wound  my  ears, 
Ncr  give   mv  spirit  "rest; 


SICKNESS  8c  RECOVERY.        £S6 

7  My  cup  is  mingled  with  my  woes, 
And  tears  are  my  repast ; 
My  daily  bread  like  ashes  grows 
Unpleasant  to  my  taste. 

S  Sense  can  afford  no  real  joy 
To  souls  that  feel  thy  frown; 
Lord,  'twas  thy  hand  advanc'd  me  high, 
Thy  hand  hath  cast  me  down. 

9  My  locks  like  withered  leaves  appear  ; 

And  life's  declining   light 
Grows  faint,  as  evening  shadows  are, 
That  vanish  into  night. 

10  But  thou  forever  art  the  same, 

O  my  eternal  God  ! 
Ages  to  come  shall  know  thy  name. 
And  spread  thy  works  abroad. 

11  Thou  wilt  arise,  and  show  thy  face  : 

Nor  will  my  Lord  delay 
Beyond  th'  appointed  hour  of  grace, 
That  long  expected  day. 

12  He  hears  his  saints,  he  knows  their  cry. 

And  by   mysterious  ways 
Redeems  the  prisoners  doom'd  to  die, 
And  fills  their  tongues  with  praise. 

ropl     Psalm  39.    3d. Part.    CM.   b 
QJO $        Collingham,  Colchester. 
Sick-bed  devotion  ;   ory  fileading  without 

repining. 
1  f^  OD  of  my  life,  look  gently  down, 
v_X  Behold  the  pains  I  feel; 
But  I  am  dumb  before  thy  throne, 
Nor  dare  dispute  thy  will. 
2 Diseases  are  thy  servants,  Lord; 
They  come   at  thy  command ;    i 
I'll  not  attempt  a  murmuring   word 
Against  thy  chastening  hand. 
3  Yet  I  may  plead  with  humble  cries, 
"  Remove  thy  sharp  rebukes ;" 
My  strength  consumes,  my  spirit  dies, 
Through  thy  repeated  strokes, 
T  3  " 


SW  TIMES  AND  SEASO 

4  Crush 'd  as   a  moth  beneath  thy  hand, 

We   moulder   to  the  dust ; 
Our  feeble  powers  can  ne'er  withstand, 
And  all  our  beauty's  lost. 

5  [This  mortal  life  decavs  apace, 

How  soon  the  bubble's  broke! 
Adam  and  all  his  numerous  race 
Are  vanity  and  smoke.] 

6  I'm    but  a  sojourner  below, 

As  all  my  fathers  were; 
May   I  be  well  prepar'd  to  go, 
When   I  the  summons  hear. 

7  But  if  my  life  be  spar'd  a  while, 

Before  my  last  remove. 
Thy  praise  shall   be   my  business  still, 
And  I'll  declare  thy  love. 

597?   Psalm  119.  14th. Part.  CM.  b 

S  Bangor,  London. 

Benefit  of  affliction*^  and  aupfiort  under 
them, 
Ver.  153,  81,  82. 

1  (^  ONSIDER  all  my   sorrows,  Lord, 
v^  And   thy   deliverance  send ; 

My  soul  for  thy  salvution   faints  ; 
When   will  my  troubles  end? 

Ver.  71. 

2  Yet  I  have  found  'tis  good  for  me 

To  bear  my  Father's  rod; 
Afflictions  make  me  learn  thy  law, 
And  live  upon  my  God. 

Ver.  50. 

3  This  is  the  comfort  I  enjoy 

When  new   distress  begins, 
I  read  thy  word,  I  run  thy  way, 
And  hate  my  former  sins. 

Ver.  92. 

4  Had  not  thy  word  been  my  delight, 

When  earthly  joys  were  fled, 
Mv  soul,  opprest  with  sorrow's  weight. 
Had  sunk  among  the  dead. 


SICKNESS  5c  RECOVERY.         S9S 

Ver.  75. 
5 1  know  thy  judgments,  Lord,  are  right, 
Though  they  may    seem  severe  : 
The  sharpest  sufferings  I  endure 
Flow  from  thy  faithful  care. 

Ver.  67. 
6  Before  I  knew  thy  chastening  rod, ' 
My  feet  were  apt  to  stray ; 
But^now  I  learn  to  keep  thy  word, 
Nor  wander  from  thy  way. 

cqo|  Psalm  119.  Last  Part.  L.  M.   b 
°^°3         Carthage,    Winchester. 
Sanctified  afflictions;    or>  delight  in  the 
nvord  of  God. 
Ver.  67,  59. 
J  T^ATHER,  I  bless  thy  gentle  hand ; 
I.    How  kind  was  thy  chastising  rod, 
That  fore'd  my  conscience  to  a  stand, 
And  brought  my  wandering  soul  to  God ! 

2  Foolish  and  vain,  I  went  astray,  . 
Ere  I  had  felt  thy  scourges,  Lord  ; 
I  left  my   guide,  and  lost  my  way, 
But  now  I  love  and  keep  thy  word. 

Ver.  71. 
S  'Tis  good  for  me  to  wear  the  yoke. 
For  pride   is  apt  to  rise  and  swell ; 
5Tis  good  to  bear  my  Father's  stroke, 
That  I  might  learn  his  statutes  well. 

Ver.  72. 

4  The  law  that  issues  from  thy  mouth 
Shall  raise  my  cheerful  passions   more 
Than  all  the' treasures  of  the  South, 
Or  Western  hills  of  golden  ore. 

Ver.  73. 

5  Thy  hands  have  made  my  mortal  frame, 
Thy  Spirit  form'd  my  soul  within ; 
Teach  me  to  know  thy  wondrous  name, 
And  guard  me  safe  from  dearth  and  sin. 

T  4 


599,600      TIMES  AND  6E 

Ver.  74. 

6  Then  all  that  love  and  fear  the  Lord, 
At  my  salvation   shalJ    rejoice; 
For  I  have   hoped  in   thy  word, 
And  made  thy  grace  my  only  choice. 

qoQ^        Psalm  &    L.  M.        b  or  * 

OJ^5        Blendon,  Arm  ley. 

Temptation*  in  sickness  overcome. 

1  T    ORD,  I  can  suffer  thy  rebukes, 
X-j  When  thou  with  kindness  dost  chas- 
tise ; 

But  thy  fierce   wrath  I  cannot  bear; 
O  let  it  not   against  me  rise! 

2  Pity  my  languishing  estate, 

And  ease  the   sorrows  which  I  feel  ; 
The  wounds  thine  heavy  hand  hath  made, 
O  let  thy  gentler  touches  heal  ! 

3  See  how  I  pass  my  weary  days, 

In  sighs  and  groans;  and  when  'tis  night, 
My   bed  is  water'd  with   my   tears ; 
My  grief  consumes  and  dims  my  sight . 

4  Look  how  the  powers  of  nature  mourn  » 
How  long,  Almighty  God,  how  long ; 
When  shall  thine  hour  of  grace  return  ? 
When  shall  I  make  thy  grace  my  song? 

5 1  feel  my  flesh   so  near  the  grave, 
My  thoughts  are  tempted  to  despair : 
But  graves  can  never  praise  the  Lord, 
For  all  is  dust   and  silence  there. 

6  Depart,  ye  tempters,  from  my  soul; 
And  all  despairing  thoughts,  depart  ; 
My  God,  who  hears  my  humble  moan, 
Will  ease  my  flesh,  and  cheer  my  heart. 

rm  I         Psalm  6.    C.  M.         b  or  X 
OUU  J         Plymouth,  London. 
Comfilaint  in  sickness  ;  or,  diseases  healed. 
2TN  anger,  Lord,  rebuke  me  not, 

X  Withdraw  the  dreadful  storm  ; 

Nor  let  thy  fury  grow  so  hot 
Against  a  feeble  worm. 


SICKNESS  8c  RECOVERY.        601 

2  My  soul's  bow'd  down  with  heavy  cares, 
My  flesh  with  pain  oppress'd  ; 
My  couch  is  witness  to   my   tears, 
My  tears  forbid  my  rest. 

3 Sorrow  and  pain  wear  out  my  days; 
I  waste  the  mght  with  cries, 
Counting  the  minutes  as  they  pass, 
Till  the  slow  morning  rise. 

4 Shall  I  be  still  tormented  more? 
Mine  eyes  consum'd  with  grief  ? 
How  long,  my  God,  how  long  before 
Thine  hand"  afford  relief? 

5  He  hears  when  dust  and  ashes  speak ; 
He  pities  all  our  groans ; 
He  saves  us  for  his  mercy's  sake, 
And  heals  our  broken  bones. 
6The  virtue  of  his  sovereign  word 
Restores  our  fainting  breath  ; 
But  silent  graves  praise  not  the  Lord, 
Nor  is  he  known  in  death. 

-rkl  >        Psalm  91.    L.  M.  m 

0U15  Eaton,  Italy. 

Safety  in  public  diseases  and  dangers. 

1  T  TE  that  hath  made  his  refuge,  God, 
JLl  Shall  find  a  most  secure  abode  ; 
Shall  walk  all  day  beneath  his  shade, 

cAnd  there  at  night  shall  rest  his  head. 

2  Then  will  I  say,  "My  God,  thy  power 
"Shall  be  my  fortress  and  my  tower : 
"I,  that  am  fornTd  cf  feeble   dust, 

"  Make  thine  almighty  arm  my  trust." 

3  Thrice  happy  man  !  thy  Maker's  care 
Shall  keep  thee  from  the  fowler's  snare  j 
featan,   the  fowler,  who  betrays 
Unguarded  souls  a  thousand  "ways. 

4  Just  as  a  lien  protects  her  brood 
(From  birds  of  prey  that  seek  their  blood) 
Under  her  feathers,  so  the  Lord 
Makes  ]^s  Qvm.  arm  his  people's  guard. 


602         TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

5  If  burning  beams  of  noon  conspire 
To  dart  a  pestilential  fire, 

God  is  their  life,  his  wingfl  are  spread 
To  shield  them  with  an  healthful  shade. 

6  If  vapours,  with  malignant  breath, 

Rise  thick,  and  scatter  midnight  death, 
Israel  is  safe  :  The  poison'd  air 
Grows  pure,  if  Israel's  God  be  there. 

Pause. 

7  What  though  a  thousand  at  thy  ••id-  , 
At  th\    right  hand  ten  thousand  died 
Thy  God  his  chosen  people  saves, 
Among  the  dead,  amid  the  graves. 

8  So  when  he  sent  his  angel  down 

To  make  his  wrath  in  Egypt  known, 
And  slew  their  sons,  his  careful  eye 
Past  all  the  doors  of  Jacob  by. 

9  But  if  the  fire,  or  plague,  or  sword, 
Receive  commission  from  t  e  Lord, 
To  strike  his  saints  among  the  rest, 
Their  very  pains  and  deaths  are  blest. 

10  The  sword,  the  pestilence,  or  fire, 
Sh  .11  but  fulfil  their  best  desire; 
From  sins  and  sorrows  set  tiiem  free. 
And  bring  thy  children,  Lord,  to  thee 


602  \ 


Psalm  91.    C.  M.  * 

Braintree,  Buckminster. 
PrA  ciionfrcm  death,  guard  of '-angels, 
vict  jry  and  dclioi  ranc  . 

1  V7"E   sens  of  men,  a  feeble  race, 

X    Expos'd  to  every   snare, 
Come,  make  the   Lord  your  dwelling 
place, 
And  try,    and  trust  his  care. 

2  No  ill  shall  enter  where  you  dwell1; 

Or  if  the  plague  come  nigh, 
And  sweep  the  wicked   down  to  hcllj 
'Twill  raise  his  saints  on  high, 


SICKNESS  3c  RECOVERY.        603 

He'll  give  his  angels  charge  to  keep 
Your  feet  in  ail  their  ways : 

To  watch  your  pillow  while  you  sleep, 
And  guard  your  happy  days. 

i  Their  hands  shall  bear  you,  lest  you  fall 

And  dash  against  the   stones ; 
Are  they  not  servants  at  his  call, 

And  sent  t*  attend  his  sons  ? 
>  Adders   and  lions   ve  shall  tread; 
The  tempter's  wiles  defeat ; 
He  that  hath  broke  the  serpent's  head 
Puts  him  beneath  your  feet. 
6  "  Because  on  me  they  set  their  love, 
"I'll  save  them  (saith  the  Lord) 
"  I'll  bear  their  joyful  souls  above 
"Destruction   and  the  sword. 
7"  My  grace  shall  answer  when  t..ey  call; 
"In   trouble  I'll  be  nigh;  [tall, 

"  My  power  shall  help  them  when  they 
"  And  raise  them  when  they  die. 
8  "  Those  that  on  earth  my  name  have 
I'll  honour  them  in  heaven  :     [kno  -  n, 
"There    my  salvation  shall  be  shown, 
"And  endless  life  be  given." 

«n<?t    Psalm  30.    2d.  Part.    L.  M.    b 
DUO|  Portugal,  Armley. 

Health,  sickness,  and  recovery. 

1  "CTRM  was  my  health,   my  day   was 
A.  bright, 

And  I  presum'd  'twould  ne'er  be  night : 

Fondl     I  said  within  my  heart, 

"  Pleasure  and  peace  s'iall  ne'er  depart." 

2  But  I  forgot  thine  arm  was  strong, 
Which  made  my  mountain  stand  so  long; 
Soon   as  thy  fee  began  to  hide, 

My  health  was  gone,  my  comforts  died. 
31  cried  aloud  to  thee,  my  God, 
"  What  canst  thou  profit  by  my  blood  ? 
"Deep  -in  the  dust,  can  I  declare 
"  Thy  truth,  or  sing  thy  goodness  there  ? 


G04,OCJ      TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

4  "  Hear  me,  ()  God  of  grace,"  I  said, 

**  And  bring  me  from  among  the  dead  : 
Thy  word  rebuk'd  the  pains  I  felt, 
Thy  pardoning  love  remov'd  my  guilt 

5  My  groans,  and  tears,  and  forms  of  wo 
Are  turn'd  to  joy  and  praises  now  ; 

I   throw  my  sackcloth  on  the  ground. 
And  ease  and  gladness  gird  me  rounu 

6  My  tongue,  the  glory  of  my  frame, 
Shall  ne'er  be  silent  of  thy  name ; 
Thy  praise  shall  sound  through  earth  anc 

heaven, 
For   sickness  heal'd,  and  sins  forgiven 

ar\±\    Psalm  30.    1st.  Part.    L.  M.   * 
ou*  j         German  Hymn,  Bath. 
Sickness  heated,  and  sGrrow  removed. 

1  T  WILL  extol  thee,  Lord,  on  high ; 
x  At  thy  command  diseases  fly  ; 
Who  but  a  God  can  speak  and  save 
From  the  dark  borders  of  the  grave  ? 

2  Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  saints  of  his, 
And   tell  how   large  his  goodness  is, 
Let  all  your  powers  rejoice  and  bless, 
While  you  record  his  holiness. 

3  His  anger  but  a  moment  stays  ; 
His   love  is   life  and  length  of  days; 
Though  grief  and  tears  the  night  employ, 
The  morning  star  restores  the  joy. 

ar\el     Psalm  31.    1st.  Part.    CM.* 
ou>  \  Stade,  York. 

Deliverance  from  death. 

1  TNTO   thine  hand,   O  God  of  truth, 
jl  My    spirit  I  commit; 

Thou  hast  redeem'd  my  soul  from  death, 
And  sav'd  me  from  the  pit. 

2  The  passions  of  my  hope  and  fear 

Mamtain'd  a  doubtful  strife, 
While  sorrow,  pain,  and  sin  conspired 
To  take  away  my  life. 


SICKNESS  6c  RECOVERY.       6Q6 

3  "Mv  times  are  in  thy  hand,"  I  cry'd, 

"  Though  I  draw  near  the  dust  ;rt 
Thou  art  the  refuge  -where  I  hide, 
The  God  in  whom  I  trust, 

4  O  make  thy  reconciled  face 

Upon  thy  servant  shine, 
And  save  me  for  thy  mercy's  sake, 
For  I'm  entirely  thine. 

Pause. 

5  ['Twas  in  my  haste  my  spirit  said, 

"  I  must  despair  and  die* 
"  I  am  cut  off  before  thine  eyes  ;'* 
But  thou  hast  heard  my  cry.] 
6 Thy  goodness,  how  divinely  free! 
How  Wondrous  is  thy  grace 
To  those  that  fear  thy  majesty, 
And  trust  thy  promises  ! 
7  O  love  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  saints^ 
And  sing  his  praises  loud  ; 
He'll  bend  his  ear  to  your  complaints, 
And  recompense  the  proud.  • 


606] 


Psalm  116.    1st. Part.    CM.  (^ 
Dundee,  York. 
Recovery  from  sickness. 

1  T  LOVE  the  Lord :  he  heard  my  cries, 
A     And  pity'd  every  groan  ; 

Long  as   I  live,  when  troubles  rise, 
I'll  hasten  to  his  throne. 

2  I  love  the  Lord  :  he  bow'd  his  ear. 

And  chas'd  my   griefs  away  : 

O  let  my  heart  no  more  despair* 

While  I  have  breath  to  pray! 

3  My  flesh  decimal,  my  spirits  fell, 

And  I  drew  near  the* dead; 
While  inward  pangs,  and  fears  of  he!}, 

Perplex'd  my  wakeful  head. 
4 "My  God,53  I  cry'd,  "thy  servant. save, 

"Thou  ever  good  and  just; 
**  Thy  power  can  rescue  from  the  grave , 

4S  Thy  power  is  all  my  trust/1 


607       TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

5  The  Lord  beheld  me  sore  distrust, 
lie  bade  my  pains  remove : 
Return,   my  soul,  to  God,  thy  rest, 
For  thou  hast  known  his  love. 

ri  My  G  dhath  sav'd  my  soul  from  death, 
And  dried  my  falling  tears  : 
Now  to  his  praise  111  spend  my  breath, 
And  my  remaining  years. 


607  £ 


Hymn  55.    B.  1.    C.  M. 
Canterbury,  Mear. 


Hczckiali's  song  ;    «%  sickness  ami  recov- 
ery. 

1  T  X  7HEN  wc  are  rais'd  from  deep  dis- 

V  V  tress, 

Our  God  deserves   a  song ; 
We  take  the  pattern  of  our  praise 
From   Hezekiah's  tongue. 

2  The  gates  of  the  devouring  grave 

Are   open'd  Vide  in  vain, 
If  he  that  holds  the  kevs  of  death 
Commands  them  fast  again. 

3  Pains  of  the  flesh  are  wont  t'  abuse 

Our  minds  with  slavish  fears ; 
"  Our  days  are  past,  and  we  shall  lose,.; 
"  The  remnant  of  our  years." 

4  We  chatter  with  a  swallow's  voice, 

Or  like  a  dove  we  mourn, 
With  bitterness  instead  of  joys, 
Afflicted  and  forlorn. 

5  Jehovah  speaks  the  healing  word, 

And  no  disease  withstands; 
Fevers  and  plagues  obey  the  Lord, 
And  fly  at  his  commands. 

6  If  half  the  strings  of  life  should  break, 

He  can  our  frame  restore  : 
He  casts  our  sins  behind  his  back. 
And  they  are  found  no  more 


TIME  AND  ETERNITY.     60S, 

bna*     Psalm  118.   2d  Part.    CM.   « 

JUS  J  Arundel,  Mear. 

Public  fir  aise  for  deliverance  from  death. 

LORD,  thou  hast  heard  thy  savant  cry. 
And  rescu'd  from  the  grave  ; 
Now  shall  he  live  :  (and  none  can  die, 
If  God  resolve  to  save.) 

!  Thv  praise,  more  constant  than  before, 

Shall  fill  his  daily  breath  : 
Thy  hand,  that  hath  chastis'd  him  sere. 
Defends  him  still  from  death. 

)  Open  the  gates  of  Zion  now, 
For  we  shall  worship  there  : 
The  house,  where  all  the  righteous  ge, 
Thy  mercy  to  declare. 

4  Among  the  assemblies  of  thv  saints 
Our  thankful  voice  we  raise  ; 
There  we  have  told  thee  our  complaints, 
And  there  we  speak  thy  praise. 


TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

gnq  ">     Hymn  88.    B.  1.    L.  M.   b  or  ft? 

u    3         German  Hymn,  Wells. 
Life,  the  day  of  grace  and  hope. 

1  T  IFE  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord, 
JL/JThe  time  t1  ensure  the  great  reward  . 
And  while  the  lamp  holds  out  to  burn. 
The  vilest  sinner  may  return, 

2  [Life  is  the  hour  that  God  hath   give:. 
To  'scape  from  hell,  and  fly  to  heaven  ; 
The  day  of  grace,  and  mortals  may 
Secure  the  blessings  of  the  d*.ry.j 

3  The   living  know  that  they  must  die 
But  all  the  dead  forgotten  lie  ; 
Their  memory  and  their  sense  is  gone 
Alike  unknowing  and  unknown 


610^ 


010,611      TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

4  [Their  hati  ed  and  their  love  is  lost, 
Their  envy  bui  y'd  in  trie  dust ; 
They  have  no  share  in  all  that's  done 
Beneath  the  circuit  of  the  sua.] 

5  Then  what  my  thoughts  design  to  do, 
My  hands,  with  all  your  might,  pursue  ; 
Since  no  device  not-  work  is  found, 

Nor  faith,  nor  hope,  beneath  the  ground. 

6  There  are  no  acts  of  pat  don  pass'd 
In  the  cold  grave,  to  \v.;ich  we  haste; 
But  darkness,  death,  and  long  despair 
Reign  in  eternal  silence  there. 

Hymn 39.    B.2.    CM.        b 

Wantage,  Canterbury. 
The  shortness  >md  misery  of  Life. 

1  /""VUR  days,  alas !  our  mortal  days 
v^J  Are  short  and  wretched  too! 

"  Evil  and  few,"  the  patriarch  says. 
And  well  the  patriarch  knew. 

2  'Tis  but.  at  best,  a  narrow  bound, 

That  Heaven  allows  to  men  ; 
And  pains  and  sins  run  through  the  round 
Of  threescore  years  and  ten. 

3  Well,   if  ye  must  be  sad  and  few, 

Run  on,  my  days,  in  haste  ; 
Moments  of  sin,  and  months  of  wo, 
Ye  cannot  fly  too  fast. 

4  Let  heavenly  love  prepare  my  soul, 

And  call  "her  to  the  skies, 
Where  years  of  long  salvation  roll, 
And  glory  never  dies. 

a .  ,  >         Hymn  58.    B.  2.    C  M.        b 

"  l  l  S  Plymouth,  Abridge. 

The  shortness  of  life,  and  the  goodness  of 

God. 
1  ""pIME !  what   an  empty  vapour  'tis ' 
A     And  days,  how  swift  they  are! 
Swift  as  an  Indian  arrow  flies. 
Or  like  a  shooting  sfar 


TIME  AND  ETERNITY.       612 

[The  present  moments  just  appear, 

Then  slide  away  in  haste  ; 
That  we  can  never  say — 'heifre  here  ; 

But  only  s-ay— they're  past.'] 

i  [Our  life  is  ever  on  the  wing, 

And  death  is  ever  nigh  : 
The  moment  when  our  lives  begin, 

We  all   oegin  to  die.] 
i  Yet,  mightv  God  !   our  fleeting  days 
Thv  lasting  favours  share ; 
Yet,  with  the  bounties  of  thy  grace, 

Thou  load'st  the  rolling  year. 
'Tis  sovereign  mercy  finds  us  food, 

And  we  are  cloth'd  with  love  ; 
While  grace  stands  pointing  out  the  road 
That  leads  our  souls  above, 
6 His  goodness  runs  an  endless  round; 
Ml  glory  to  the  Lord  ! 
His  mercy  never  knows  a  bound; 
And  be  his  name  ador'd. 
7  Thus  we  begin  the  lasting  song  ; 
\nd,  when  we  close  our  eyes, 
Let  the  next  age  the  praise  prolong, 
Till  time  and  nature  -lies. 

a    0l     Psalm  144.    2d. Part.  CM.    b 

f       5  Windsor,  Durham. 

'  Tn<-  vanity  of  man ,  and  condescension  of 

1  T    ORD,  what  is  man,  poo--  feeble  man, 
l^i  Born  of  the  earth  at  first ! 

His  life  a  shadow,  light  and  vain^ 
Still  hastening  to  the  dust. 

2  O  what  is  feeble,  dying  man, 

Or  any  of  his  race, 
That  God   should  make  it  his  concern 
To  visit  him  with  grace  ? 

3  That  God.who  darts  his  lightnings  down5 

Who  shakes  the  wo.  Ids  above, 
And  mountains  tremble  at  his  frown., 
How  wondrous  is  his  lbvet 


613,614      TIME  .. 


613$ 


.     2d.  Pat.     CM.    b 
Carolina,  Y( 
Tiie  vanity  of  man  as  mortal, 

1 '""PEACH  me  the  measure  of  my  clays, 
A    Thou  Maker  of  my  frame  ! 
I  would   survey  life's  narrow  space, 
And  learn  how  frail  I  am. 

2  A  span   is  all  that  we  can  boast, 

An  inch  or  two  of  time  ; 
Man  is   but  vanity  and  dust, 
In  all  his  flower  and  prime. 

3  Sec  the  vain  race  of  mortals   move 

Like  shadows  o'er   the   plain; 
They  rage  and  strive,  desire  and  love, 
But  all  their  noise  is  \am. 

4  Some   walk   in   honour's   gaudy  show, 

ore  ; 
They  toil  tor  heirs,  they  know  not  who, 
tight  are  seen  no  more. 

5Wh  I   wish  or  wait  for  then 

From  ,   earth,  and  dust  .*' 

They  make  our  expectations  vain, 
And  disappoint  our  trust. 

6  Now  I  forbid  my  carnal  hope, 
My  fond  desires  rccal  ;      ' 
I  give  my   mortal  interest  up, 
And   make   my  God  my  all. 

a-fiX        Hymn  32     B.  2.    CM.         b 
°       3         Durham,  Canterbury. 

Frailty  and  ft 
1TTOW  short  and  hasty  is  our  life; 
X  1  Mow  vast  our  souls'  affairs ! 
Yet  senseless  mortals  vainly  strive 
To  lavisn  out  their  years. 
2  Our  days  run  thoughtlessly  along, 
thout  a  moment's  stay; 
Just  like  a  story,  or  a  song, 
We  pass  our  lives  away 


TIME  AND  ETERNITY.        615 

>God,  from   on  high,   Invites  us   home, 

But  we  march  heedless  on  ; 
And,  ever  hastening  to  the  tomb, 
Stoop  downward  as  we  run. 

4  Bow  we  deserve  the  deepest  hell, 

That  slight  the  joys   above  ! 
What  chains  of  vengeance   should  we 
That  break  such  cords  of  love  !  [feel, 

5  Draw  us,  O  God,  with  sovereign  grace. 

And  lift  our  thoughts  on  high, 
That  we  may  end  this  mortal  race, 
And  see  salvation  -nigh. 


615^ 


Hymn-  55.    B.  2.     C.  M,  b 

Abridge,  Windsor. 
Frail  life,  and  succeeding  eternity. 
1HPHEE  we  adore,    Eternal  Name, 
A     And  humbly  own   to  thee 
How  feeble  is  our  mortal   frame  : 
What  dying  worms   are  we  ! 

2  [Our  wasting   lives  grow  shorter  still, 

As  months  and  days  increase ; 
And  every   beating   pulse   we  tell' 
Leaves  but  the  number  less. 

3  The  year  rolls  round,  and  steals  away 

The  breath  that  first  it  gave  ; 

Whate'er  we  do,  where'er  we  be, 

We're  travelling  to  the  grave.] 

4  Dangers  stand    thick   through   all   the 

To  push  us  to  the  tomb  ;     [ground, 
And  fierce  diseases   wait  around, 
To  hurry  mortals  home. 

5  Good  God,  on  what  a  slender  thread 

Hang   everlasting  things! 
Th'  eternal  states  of  ail  the  dead 
Upon  life's  feeble   strings! 

6  Infinite  joy,  or  endless  wo 

.    Attends  on  every  breath ; 
And  yet  how  unconcern'd  we  ga 
Upon  the  brink  of  death! 


616  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

7  Waken,  O  Lord,  our  drowsy  sense 
To  walk  this  dangerous  road ; 
And,  if  our  souls  are  hum  'd   hence, 
May  they  be  found  with  God. 

&}C\)     Psalm  90.    1st.  Part.  CM.    b 
U1U{  Durham,  Ply mpton. 

Mar.  frr,U%and  God  eternal. 
lf~\\J\\  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 
V-/  Our  hope  for  years  to  come. 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 
And  our  eternal  home; 

2  Under  the  shadow  of  thy  throne 

Thy  taints  have  dwelt  secure ; 
Sufficient  is  thine  arm   alone, 
And   our  defence  is  sure. 

^Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 
Or  earth   receiv'd  her  frame. 
From  everlasting  thou  art  (rod, 
To  endless  years  the  same. 

4  Thy  word  commands  our  flesh  to  du.;t? 

"  Return,  ye  sons  of  men  :" 
All  nations  rose  from  earth   at  first, 
And  turn  to  earth  again. 

5  A  thousand  ages  in   thy  sight 

Are   like  an  evening  gone ; 
Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  night, 
Before  the  rising  sun. 

6  [The  busy  tribes  of  flesh  and  blood, 

With  ail  their  lives  and  cares. 
Are  carry'd  downward  by  the  flood, 
And  lost  in  following  years. 

7  Time,  like  an  ever- rolling  stream, 

Bears  l-11  its  sons  away  : 
Thev  fiY,  forgotten,  as  a  dream 
Dies  at  the  opening  day. 

3  Like  flowery  fields  the  nations   stand, 

Ple.'s'd  with  the  morning  light; 
The  flowers  beneath  the  mower's  hand 
Lie  withering  ere  'tis  night.] 


RESURRECTION.        617, 6X8 

9  Our  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 
Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Be  thou  our  guard  while  troubles  last, 
And  our  eternal  home. 


617} 


Psalm  90.    S.  M. 
Yarmouth,  Little  Marlboro*. 
The  frailty  and  shortness  of  life. 


1  T    ORD,  what  a.  feeble  piece 
1— *  Is  this  our  mortal  frame? 

Our  life,   how  poor   a  trifle   'tis, 
That  scarce  deserves  the  name ! 

2  Alas  !  the  brittle  cky 
That  built  our  body  first ! 

And  every   month   and  every  day 
'Tis  mouldering  back  to  dust. 

3  Our  moments  fly  apace, 
Nor  will  our  minutes  stay ; 

Just  like  a  flood  our  hast,   days 
Are  sweeping  us  away. 

4  Well,  if  our  days  must  fly, 
We'll  keep  their  end  in   sight; 

We'll  spend  them  all  in  wisdom's  way, 
And  let  them  speed  their  flight. 

5  They'll  waft  us  sooner  o'er 

This  life's  tempestuous  sea: 
Soon  we  shall  reach  the  peaceful  shore 
Of  blest  eternity. 


DEATH   AND   THE   RESURREC- 
TION. 

$  l<$l        Psalm  90.    L.  M.  b 

c  >         Putney,  Armley. 

Man  mortal^  and  God  eternal. 

A  mournful  song  at  a  funeral. 

1  'T'HROUGH  every  age,  eternal  God, 

J-    Thou  ait  our  rest,  our  safe  abode  ; 

High  was  thy  throne  ere   heaven  was 

Or  earth  thy  humble  footstool  laid.  [made. 


G19  DEATH  AND  Till* 

2  Long  hadst  thou  reign 'd  ere  time  began, 
Or  dust  was  fashion'd  into  man  ; 
And   long  thy   kingdom  shall   endure, 
When  earth  and  time  shall  be  no  mure. 

3  Rut  man,  we-<k   man,   is  born  to  die, 
Made  up  of  guilt  and  vanity  : 

Thy  dreadful  sentence,  Lord,  wasjusf, 
<*  Return,  ye   sinners,  to  your  dust." 

4  [A  thousand  of  our  years  amount 
Scarce  to  a  day  in  thine  account ; 
Like  yesterday's  departed   light, 

Or  the  last   watch  of  ending  night.] 

Pause. 

5  Death,   like   an   overflowing  stream, 
Sweeps  us  away ;  our  life's  a  dream  ; 
An  empty   tale;   a  morning  flower, 
Cut  down   and   wither'd  in  an  hour. 

6  Our  age  to  seventy  years  is  set : 
How  short  the  term !  how  frail  the  state  ! 
And  if  to  eighty  we  arrive, 

We  rather  sigh   and  groan  than  live. 

7  But   O   how   oft  thy   wrath   appears, 
And  cuts  off  our  expected  years; 
Thy  wrath  awakes  our  humble  dread ; 
We  fear  the  power  that  strikes  us  dead  ] 

8  Teach  us,  O  Lord,    how  frail  is  man  • 
And  kindly  lengthen  out  our  span, 
Till  a  wise  care  of  piety 

Fit  us  to  die  and  dwell  with  thee. 

rig>         Psalm  102.    L.  M.  b 

^        >     Limenouse,  German  Hymn. 
Man's  mortality  and  Christ's  eternity  ;  or, 

saints  die>  hut  Christ  and  the  church  live. 
1  XT  is  the  Lord  our  Saviour's  hand 

i.  Weakens  our  strength  amid  the  race; 

Disease  and  death,  at  his  command, 

Arrest  us,  and  cur   short  our  days. 


RESURRECTION.  620 

2  Spare  us,  O  Lord,  aloud  we  pray, 
Nor  let  our  sun   go  down  at  noon; 
Thy   years  are  one  eternal  day, 
And   must  thy  children   die  so   soon? 

3  Yet,  in  the  midst  of  death  and  grief, 
This  thought  our  sorrow  shall  assuage  ; 
**  Our  Father  and  our  Saviour  live  ; 

"  Christ  is  the  same  through  every  age." 

4 'Twas  he  this  earth's  foundation  laid, 
Heaven  is  the   building  of  his    hand ; 
This  earth  grows  old,  these  heavens  shall 

fade ; 
And  all  be  chang'd  at  Ins   command. 

5  The  starry    curtains   of  the  sky, 
Like  garments,  shall  be  laid  aside ; 
But  still  thy  throne  stands  firm  and  high, 
Thv   church  forever  must  abide.  i 

6  Before  thy  face  thy  church  shall  live, 
And  on  thy  throne  thy  children  reign ; 
This  dying  world  shall  they    survive, 
And  the  dead  saints  be  rals'd  again. 

roriX        Hymn  52.    B.  2.    CM.-      b 

0<JUS         Chelsea,  Canterbury. 

Death  dreadful,  or  delightful. 
1TVEATH!    'tis*  a  melancholy  day 
i—J  To  those  that  have  no  God, 
When  the  poor  soul  is  forc'd  away 
To  seek  her  last  abode. 

2  In  vain  to  heaven   she  lifts  her  eyes ; 

But  guilt,  a  heavy  chain, 
Still  drags  her  downward  from  the  skies, 
To  darkness,   fire,  and  pain. 

3  Awake,  and   mourn,  ye  heirs  of  hell, 

^  Let  stubborn  sinners  fear ; 
You  must  be  dri  v'n  from  earth,  and  dwell 
A  long  forever  there! 

4  See  how  the  pit  gapes  wide  for  you, 

And  flashes   in  your  face; 
And  thou,  my  soul,  look  downward  too, 
And  sing  recovering  grace. 


621,622  DEATH   \ND  THE 

5  He  is  a  God  of  sovereign   love, 

•A  ho  pronhs'd  heaven  to  me, 
And  tauglu  im  thoughts  to  soar  above, 
Where  happy  spirits  be, 

6  Prepare  me,  Lord,  for  thy  light  hand, 

Then  come  the  joyful  day  ; 
Come,  death,   and  some  celestial  band, 
To  bear  my  soul  away, 


621  { 


Hymn  17.    B.  1.    CM.         * 

St.  James,  Mear. 
Victory  over  tie  it h. 

1  f~\  FOR  an  overcoming   faith 
v^/  lo  cheer  my  dying  hours. 

To  triumph   o'er  the   monster,  death, 
And  all  his  frightful  powers. 

2  Jo\  ful,  with  all  the  strength  I  have, 

My  quivering  lips   should  sing, 
«4  Y\  lure  is  thy  boasted  victor  \  grave  ? 
"And  where  the   monster'.,  sting?" 

3  If  sin  be  pardon'd,   I'm  secure  ; 

Death  hath   no  sting  beside; 
The    aw  gives  sin  its  damning  power ; 
But  Christ,  my  ransom,  aied. 

4  Now  to  the  God  of  victory 

Immortal  thanks  be  paid, 
Who  makes  us  conquerors, while  we  die, 
Through  Christ,  our  living  head. 

£92?         Hymn  6.    B.  1.    CM.         38 
Uwi  £  York,  London. 

Triumph  over  death. 

1  (^  RE  AT  God,  Iownihy  sentence  just, 
vJ  And  nature  must  decay ; 

I  yield   my    body  to  the  dust, 
To  dwell  with  fellow  clay. 

2  Yet  faith  may  triumph  o'er  the  grave. 

And  trample  on  the  tombs  ; 
My  Jesus,  my  Redeemer  lives, 
My  God,  my  Saviour  comes. 


RESURRECTION.  623, 624 

0  The  mighty  Conqueror  shall  appear 

High  on  a  royal  seat, 
And  death,  t  .e  last  of  all  his  foes, 
Lie  vanquished  at  his  feet. 

4  Though  greedy  worms  devour  my  skin, 

And   gmw  my  wasting  flesh, 
When   God  shall  build  my  bones  again, 
He'll  clothe    them  all  afresh. 

5  Then  shall  I  see  thy  lovely  face 

With  strong*  immortal  eyes, 
And  feast  upon  thy  unknown  grace, 
With  pleasure  and  surprise. 

£rtal>        Hymn  18.    B.  1.    C.  M,        b 

*>£&$  Durham,  Windsor. 

Blessed  are  the  dad  that  die  in  the  Lord* 

1  T  TEAR  what  the  voice  from  heaven 
XjL  proclaims 

For  all  the  pious  dead ; 
Sweet  is  the  savour  of  their  names, 

And  soft  their  sleeping  bed. 
2 They  die  in  Jesus,   and  are  blest; 

How  kind  their  slumbers  are ! 
From  sufferings  and  from  sins  releas'd, 

And  freed  from  every  snare. 
3  Far  from  this  world  of  toil  and  strife, 

They're  present  with  the  Lord; 
The   labours  of  their  mortal  life 

End  in  a  large  reward. 

aoA.  I         Hymn  49.    B.  2.    C.  M.        b 

oz*  S      Dundee,  Stade,  Plvmouth. 

Moses  dying  in  the  embraces  of  God. 
1 1P\E  ATH  cannot  make  our  souls  afraid, 
U    If  God  be  with  us  there  ; 
We  may  walk  through  its  darkest  shade. 
And  never  yield  to  fear. 

2  I  could  renounce  my  all  below, 

If  my  Creator  bid  ; 
And  run,  if  I  were  call'd  to  go>. 
And  die  as  Moses  did, 


DEATH  AND  THE 

,'it  I  but  climb    to  Pisgah's  top, 
And  view  the  prornis  d  land, 
Mv  flesh  itself  would   long  to  drop, 
And  pray  for  the  command. 

4  Clasp'd  in  mv  heavenly  Father's  arms. 
I   would  forget  my  breath, 
And  lose  my  life   among  the  charms 
Of  so  divine   a   death. 

r-cyr  }       Hymn  19.    B.  1.    CM.       » 

u"  'J  $  Braintree,  St  David's. 

The  song  of  Simeon  ;  or,  death  made  de- 

sir  able. 
3  T    ORD,  at  thy  temple   wc  appear, 
*-- '     As   happy   Simeon  came, 
And  hope  to  meet  our  Saviour  he? e ; 
O  make  our  joys  the  same  ! 

2  With  what  divine  and  vast  delight 

The  good  old  man  was  fill'd, 
When  fondly   in   his  wither'd   arms 
He  clasp'd  the  holy  child! 

3  "  Now  I  can  leave  this  world,"  he  cried; 

"  Behold  thy  servant  dies  ! 
"I've  seen  thy  great  salvation,  Lord! 
"  And  close  my  peaceful  eyes. 

4 "This  is  the  Light  prepar'd  to  shine 
"  Upon  the  Gentile  lands  ; 
"  Thine  Israel's  glory,  and  their  hope. 
"  To  break  their  slavish  bands." 

sus  !    the  vision  of  thy  fpxe 
~  Hath  overpowering  charms  ! 
Scarce  shall  I  feel  death's  cold  embrace, 
If  Christ  be  in  my   arms. 

6  Then,  while  ye  hear  my  heart-strings 
break, 
How  sweet  my  minutes  roll ! 
A  mortal  paleness  on  mv  cheek. 
And  glorv  in  my  soul.] 


llESURRECTION.  626,62? 

>„r)         Hymn  66.    B.  2,    CM.       « 
"^u  £  Braintree,  Arundel,  St.  Asaphs. 
firosfiect  of  heaven  makes  death  easy< 

1  *"P»H£RE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 

A      Where  saints  immortal  reign, 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There  everlasting   spring  abides, 

And  never- withering  flowers  ; 

Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,   divides 

This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3  [Sweet  fields,  beyond  the  swelling  flood, 

Stand  dress'd  in  living  green : 
So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 
While  Jordan  roll'd  between. 

4  But  timorous  mortals  start  and  shrink 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea, 
And  linger,  shivering  on  the  brink, 
And  fear  to  launch  away.] 

5  O  !  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove* 

These  gl  omy  doubts  that  rise— 
And  see  the  Canaan,  that  we  love, 
With  unbeclouded  eyes  : 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er ; 
Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold 
flood 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

ao*l         Hymn  31.    B.  2.    L.M.        38 
oz  l  \  Italy,  Portugal. 

Chris  fh  presence  makes  fcath  easy. 

1  T  X  J'HY  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die£ 

V  V     What  timorous  worms  we  mor- 
tals are  ! 
Death  is  the  gate  of  endless  joy, 
And  vet  we  dread   to   enter   there, 

2  The  pains,  the  groans,  and  dying  strife 
Fright  our  approaching  souls  away  ; 
Still  we  shrink  back   again  to  life, 
Fond  of"  our  prison  and  our  clay. 


teS  DEATH  AND  TI  IK 

3<)  !  if  mv  Lord  would  come  and  meet, 
My  soul  would  stretch  her  wings  in  I 
Fly,  fearless,  through  death's  iron 
Nor   feel  the  terrors  as  she  psss'd. 

4  Jesus  can  make  a  dying  bed 
Feel  soft  as  dowtiy  pillows  are, 
While  on    his   breast    1  lean  my  head, 
And  breathe  my  life  out  sweetly  there. 


r2S  I        Hymn  27.    B.  i.     C.  M.        b 

)  Broomsgrove,  Windsor. 

Amurance  of  heaven  ;    or,  a  saint  fir  ej  tar- 
ed to  die. 

1  [TAEATII  may  dissolve  my  body  now, 

LJ     And  bear  my  spirit  home ; 
Win   do   my   minutes   move  so  slow, 
Nor  my   salvation   come  ? 

2  With  heavenly  weapons  I  have  fought 

The   battles   of  the   Lord, 
Finish'd  my  course,  and  kept  the  faith, 
And  wait  the   sure   reward.] 

3  God  has   laid   up   in  heaven   for   me 

A   crown   whici   cannot   fade  ; 
The  righteous  Judge  at  that  great  day 
Shall  place   it  on   my  head. 

4  Nor  hath  the   King  of  grace  decreed 

This  prize   for   me    alone ; 
But   all  that   love   and   long  to  sec 
Th'  appearance  of  his  Son. 

5  Jesus  the  Lord  shall  guird   me  safe 

From   ever/    ill  design ; 
And  to  his  heavenly   kingdom  take 
This   feeble   soul  of  mine. 

6  God  is  mv  everlasting  aid. 

And  hell  shall  rage  m  vain  : 

To  him  be  hig  <  st  glory  paid, 

And  endless  praise.    Amen. 


RESURREC  riON.  629,  680 

^9q  £      Hymn  110.    B.  1.    C.  JVC. 
""    5         Canterbury,  Bedford. 
D"ath  and  immediai  e  glory. 

1  TPHERE    is  a  house  no:  made   with 
A    Eternal  and  on  high  ;        [hands, 

And  here   my   spirit  waiting  stands. 
Till  God  shall  bid  it  fly. 

2  Shortly  this  prison  of  my  c  I 

Must  be  dissolv'd  and  fall ; 

Then,  ()  my  soul,  with  joy   obe\ 

Thy  heavenly   Father's  call. 

3  'Tis  he,  by  his  almighty   grace, 

Thai  forms  thee  ht   for  heaven., 
And,   as  an  earnest  of  the  p] 
Hath   his  own  Spirit  given. 

4  We  walk  by  faith  of  joys  to  come; 

Faith  lives  upon  his  word; 
But  while  the  body   is  our  home, 
We're   absent  from  the  Lord. 

5  'Tis  pleasant  to  believe  thy  grace, 

But  we  had  rather  see  ; 
We   would  be  absent  from  the  flesk, 
And  present,  Lord,  with  thee. 

Mn\       Hymn  2.    B.2.    CM.  b 

OJUJ  Windsor,  Carolina. 

The  death  of  a  dinner. 

1  TV /TY  thoughts  on  awful  subjects  roil 
lVi.  Damnation  and  the  dead  : 
What  horrors   seize  the   guilty  soul 

Upon  a  dying  bed  ! 

2  Lingering  about  these  mortal  shores, 

She  makes  a  long  delay  ; 
Till,  like  a  flood,   with  rapid  force. 
Death  sweeps  'die  wretch  away. 

3  Then,  swift  and  dreadful  she  descends 

Down  to   the  fiery  coast, 
Among  abominable  fiends; 
Herself  a  frighted  ghost 
U   3 


631  DEATH  AND  THE 

f  There  endless  crowds  of  sinners  lie, 
\ji  h   m  ikes  their  chains  ; 

Tortured  ;  i  h  k<-en    despair,   they  I  iy, 
Yet   wait  for  fiercer  pains. 

5  Not  all  their  anguish   nnd  their  blood 

For  their  old  guilt  atones, 
Nor  the   compassion   of  a  God 
Shall   hearken  to  their  groans. 

6  Amazing  grace,  that  kept  my  breath, 

N  r  bade   mv  soul  remove. 
Till   I  had  leani'd  my  Saviour's  death, 
And  well  insur'd  his  love  ! 


631  | 


Hymn  3.    B.  2.    C.  M. 

Canterbury,  Bangor. 
7V  death  arid  burial  of  a  saint. 


1  \\  J  H  V  do  we  mourn  departing  friends, 

VV    Or  shake  at  death's  alarms? 
Tis  but  the  voice  that  Jesus  sends, 
To  call  them  to  his  arms. 

2  Are  we  not  tending  upward  too, 

\s  fast  as  time  can  move  ? 
Nor  would  we  wish  the  hours  more  slow, 
To  keep  us  from    our  Love. 

3  Why  should   we  tremble  to  convey 

p  bodies  to  the  tomb  ? 
There  the   dear  flesh  of  Jesus  lay, 
And  left  a   long  perfume. 

4  The  graves  of  all  his  saints  he  blest, 

And   soften'd  every  bed  : 
Vv  here  should  the  dying  members  rest, 
But  with  the  dying   head? 

5  Thence  he  arose,  ascending  high. 

And  show'd  our  feet  the  wav  : 
Up  to  the  Lord  our  flesh  shall  fly 
At  the  great  rising  day. 

6  Then  let  the  last  loud  trumpet  sound, 

And  bid  our  kindred  rise: 
Aw^ke,  ve  nations  under  ground; 
Ye  saints,  ascend  the  skies. 


RESURRECTION.  632,633 

~„9)       Hymn  28.    R.  2.    CM.  b 

OJ     \         Wantage,  Plymouth. 
Death  and  eternity . 

1  CTOOP     down,    my    thoughts,    that 
O        us'd  to  rise, 

Converse  a  while  with  death; 
Think  how   a  gasping  mortal  lies, 
And  pants   away  his  breath. 

2  His  quivering  lip  hangs  feebly  down, 

His  pulse  is  faint  and  few  : 
Then,  speechless,  with  a  doleful  groan, 
He  bids  the  world  adieu. 

3  But  O  the  soul,  that  never  dies ! 

At  once  it   leaves  the  clay  ! 
Ye  thoughts,  pursue  it  where  it  flies, 
And  track  its  wondrous  way ! 

4  Up  to  the  courts  where  angels  dwell, 

It  mounts — triumphing  there; 
Or  devils   plunge  it  down  to  hell, 
In  infinite  despair! 

5  And  must  my  body  faint  and  "die  ? 

And   must  this  soul  remove  ? 
O,  for  some  guardian  angel  nigh, 
To  bear  it  safe  above ! 

6  Jesus,  to  thy  dear  faithful  hand 

My  naked  soul  I  trust; 
And  my  flesh  waits  for  thy  command 
To  drop  into  my   dust. 

/.<,<>>         Hymn  61.    B.  2.    CM.        K 
^  **  S         Mear,  St.  James,  York. 

A  thought  of  death  and  ghry. 

1 1\/!"Y  soul,   come,  meditate  t;ie  day, 

*■*■*■  And  think  how  near  it  stands,' 

When  thou  must  quit  this  house  of  clay 

And  fly  to  unknown  lands.         " 

2  [And  you,  mine  eyes,  look  down  and  view 
The  hollow,  gaping  tomb : 
This  gloomy  prison  waits  for  you. 

Whene'er  the  summons  co^p,'  ' 
U  4 


DEATH  AND   1  I 

3  0!  could  we  die  with  those  that  die, 

And  place  u  id; 

Then  wi  uld  <  ur  spirits  learn  I 

And  converse  with  the  dead. 

4  Then   should   we  see  the  saints  above, 

In  their   own   glorii 
And  wonder  why  our  sr.uis  should  love 
To  dwell  with  mortal  worms. 

5  [How  should  we  scorn  these  clothes  of 

These  letters,   and  this  load,     [flesh, 
And  long  for  evening   to  undress, 
That  we  may   rest  with  God.]    * 

6 We   should  almost  forsake  our  clay, 
Before   the  summons  come. 
And   pray   and  wish  our  souls  away 
To  their  eternal  home. 


634^ 


Hymn 63.    B.2.    CM. 

Canterbury,  Wantage. 

A  funeral  thought. 


1  TT  ARK  !   from  the    tombs   a  doleful 
XJL         sound ! 

Mine  ears  attend  the  cry — 
"  Ye   living  men,  come  view  the  ground 
"Where  you  must  shortly  lie. 

2  "  Princes,  this  clay  must  be  your  bed, 

M  In  spite  of  all  your  towers  ; 
"  The  tall,  the  wise,  the  reverend  head 
"Must  lie  as  low  as  ours." 

p Great  God,  is  this  our  certain  doom? 
And  are  we  still  secure  ? 
Still  walking  downward  to  the  tomb, 
And  yet  prepare  no  more? 

4Grant  us  the  powers  of  quickening  grace, 
To  fit  our  souls  to  fly  ; 
Then,  when  we  drop  this  dying  flesh, 
We'll  rise  above  the  skv.  * 


RESURRECTION.  655,636 

6n,l         Hymn  24.    B.  1.    L.  M.        b 

5         German  Hymn,  Putney. 

The  rich  sinner  dying. 

1  TN  vain  the  wealthy  mortals  toil, 

JL  And  heap  their  shining  dust  in  vain  ; 
Look  down  and  scorn  the  humble  poor, 
And  boast  their  lofty  hills  of  gain. 

2  Their  golden  cordials  cannot  ease 
Their  pained  hearts,   or  aching  heads, 
Nor  fright,  nor  bribe  approaching  death 
From  glittering  roofs  and  downy  beds. 

3  The  lingering,  the  unwilling    soul 
The  dismal  summons   must  obey, 
And  bid  a   long,  a  s  id  farewell 
To  the  pale  lump  of  lifeless  clay. 

4  Thence  tney  are  huddled  to  the  grave, 
Where  kings    and  slaves    have   equal 

thrones  ; 
Their  bones  without  distinction  lie 
Among  the  heap  of  meaner  bones. 

pq/O         Psalm  49.    L.  M.  b 

0,50  5         Limehouse,  Putney. 

The  rich  sinner's  dvuth,  unci  the  saint's 

resurrection. 
1 II7HY  do  the  proud  insult  the  poor, 

V  V    And  boast  the  large  estates  they 

How  vain  are  riches  to  secure  [have  ? 

Their  haughty  owners  from  the  grave  \ 
2  They  can't  redeem  one  hour  from  death, 

With  all  the  wealth  in  which  they  trust; 

Nor  give  a  dying  brother  breath, 

When  God  commands  him  down  to  dust. 
2  There  the  dark  earth  and  dismal  shade 

Shall  clasp  their  naked  bodies  round; 

That  flesh,  so  delicately  fed, 

Lies  cold,  and  moulders  in  the  ground, 
4  Like  thoughtless  sheep   the  sinner  dies, 

Laid  in  the   grave    for  worms  to  eat; 

The  saints  shall  in   the  morning  rise  ; 

And  find  the  oppressor  at  their  feet, 


6o7  DEATH  AND  THE 

5  His  honours  peri  h  in  the  di 
And  pomp  ami  beauty,   birth  and  b 
That  glorious  day  exalts  the  just 
To  full  dominion  o'er  the  proud. 

6  My  Saviour  shall  my  life   restore, 
And    raise  me    from   my  dark  at* 

My  flesh  and   soul  shall  part  no  more, 

But  dwell  forever  near  my   God. 

c~n  I    Psalm  49.    1st  Part    CM.* 
UJ/  S        Dundee,  Durham. 

Pride  and  death  }  cr,th<  vanity  of  if  ami 

riches. 

1  "1X7  MY  doth   the  man   of 'riches  grow 

*  *     To  insolence    and  pride, 
To  see  his   wealth  and  honours  flow 
Willi  every  rising   tide? 

2  [Why  doth  he  treat  the  poor  with  scorn, 

Made  of  the  self-same  clay, 
And  boast  as  though  his  flesh  were  born 
Of  better   dust  than  they?] 

3  Nol    all  his  treasures  can  procure 

His  soul  a  short  reprieve, 
Redeem   from   death  one   guilty  hour, 
Or  make  his  brother  live. 

4  [Life  is  a  blessing  can't  be  sold, 

The  ransom   is  too   hioh  ; 
Justice    will    ne'er  be    brib'd   with  gold, 
That  man  mav   never  die.] 

5  He  sees  the   brutish  and  the  wise, 

The   timorous  and  the  brave 
Quit  their  possessions,  close  their  e\  •., 
And  hasten  to  the  grave. 

6  Yet  'tis  his  inward  thought  and  pride, 

"My  house  shall  ever  stand; 
"  And  that  my  name  may  long  abide, 
"111  give  it  to  my  land." 

7  Vain  are  bis  thoughts,  his  hopes  are  lost, 

How   soon  his   memory  dies ! 

His   name  is  written  in   the  dust, 

Where  his  own  carcass  lies. 


RESURRECTION.  638,639 

Pause. 

8  This  is  the   foil     of  their  way ; 

And  yet  their  sons,  as  vain, 
Approve  the  words  their  fathers  say, 
And  act  their  works  again. 

9  Men  void  of  wisdom  and  of  grace, 

If  honour  raise  them  high, 
Live  like  the  beast,  a  thoughtless  race, 
And  like  the  beast  they  die. 

10  [Laid  in  the  grave  like  silly  sheep, 

Death  feeds  upon  them  there, 
Till  the  last  trumpet  breaks  their  sleep, 
In  terror  and  despair.] 

oqQ7     Psalm  49.    2d.  Part.    CM.    k 

°^Q  S  St.  \nn's,  China. 

Death  and  the  resurrection. 
I'V/'E  sons  of  pride,  that  hate  the  just, 
X       And  trample  on  the  poor, 
When  death  has  brought  you  down  to 
Your  pomp  shall  rise  no  more,  [dust, 

2  The  last    great  day  shall  change  the 

When  will  tb at  hour  appear  ?  [scene  : 
When  shall  the  just  revive  and  reign 
O'er  all  that  scorn'd  them  here? 

3  God   will  my  naked  soul  receive, 

When  sep'rate  from  the  flesh; 
And   break  the   prison  of  the   grave, 

To  raise  my  bones  afresh. 
4 Heaven  is  mv  everlasting  home: 
Th'  inheritance  is  sure : 
Let  men  of  pride  their  rage  resume, 
But  I'll  repine  no  more. 

aag)    Psalm  89.    2d.  Part.    L.  M.    b 
)  Limehouse,  Munich. 

Mortality  and  ko/ie. 
A  funeral  psalm. 
1  T)  EMEMBER,  Lord,our  mortal  state, 
Xv  How  frail  our  life !  how  short  the 

date! 
Where  is  the  man  that  draws  his  breath 
Safe  from  disease,  secure  from  death } 


640  DEATH  AND  THE 

'2  Lord,  while  we  see  whole  nations  die, 
Our  flesh  and  sense  repine  and  cv\ , 
"Must  death  forever  rage  and  reign, 
"  Or  hast  thou  made  mankind  in  vain  > 

3  "  Where  is  thy  promi  e  to  the  just  ? 

"  Are  not  thy  servants  turn'd  to  dust?" 
But  faith  forbids  these  mournful  sighs, 
And  sees  the  sleeping  dust  arise. 

4  That  glorious  hour,  that  dreadful  day 
Wipes  the  reproach  of  saints  away, 
And  clears  the  honour  of  thy  word  : 
Awake,  our  souls,  and  bless  the  Lord, 

rAri)         Psalm  89.    P.M.  b 

G40J  Churchill. 

Life,  (fcatlu  and  the  resurrection. 

1  T^HI  nK,  mighty  God,  on  feeble  man  ; 

JL    How  few   his  hours,  how  short  his 
span  ; 
Short  from  the 'cradle  to  the  grave. 
Who  can  secure  his    vital  breath, 
Agairfst  the   bold  demands  of  death, 
kill   to  fly,  or   power  to  save? 

2  Lord,  shall   it  be  forever  said, 
"The  race  of  man   was  only   made 

"  For  sickness,  sorrow,  and  the  dust  ?" 
Are  not  th     servants,  day  by  dav. 
Sent  to  their  graves,  and  turn'd  to  clay  ? 

Lord,  where's  t':y  kindness  to  the  just. J 

3  Hast  thou  not  promis'd  to  thy  Son, 
And  all  his  seed,  a  heavenly  crown? 

But  liesh  and  sense  indulge  despair: 
Forever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 
That  faith  can  read  lus  holy  word, 

And  find  a  resurrection  there. 

4  Forever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 

Who  gives  his  saints  a  long  reward 
For  ail  their  toil,  reproach  and  pain  : 
Let  all  below,  and   all  above, 
Join  to  proclaim  thy  wondrous  love, 
Ana  each  repeat  'a  loud  Amen. 


RESURRECTION.  641,642 

Pa  i  I   Psalm  16.    3d.  Part.    L.  M.    b 
°  * l  >      Bath,  Green's  Hundredth. 
Courage  in  death,  and  hope  of  the  res™ 

urrection. 
1TX7HEN  God  is  nigh,  my  faith  is 
VV  strong: 

His   arm   is  my   almighty  prop  : 
Be  glad,  my  heart ;  rejoice,  my  tongue  % 
My  dying"  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope. 

2  Though   in  the  dust  I  lay  my  head, 
Yet,  gracious  God,  thou  wilt  not  leave 
My  soul  forever  with  the  dead, 
Nor  lose  thy  children  in  the  grave* 

3  My  flesh  shall  thy  first  call  obey, 
Shake   off  the   dust,  and  rise,  on  high  % 
Then  shalt  thou  lead  the  wondrous  way 
Up  to  thy   throne  above  the  sky. 

4  There  streams  of  endless  pleasure  flow, 
And  full  discoveries^ of  thy  grace, 
(Which   we  but  tasted  here  below) 
Spread  heavenly   joys  through  att  the 

place. 

a<o\        HymkIIO.    B.  2.  S.M.       «g 
b4J5  Sutton,  Watchman. 

Triumph  over  death,  in  hope  of  the  re&zir~ 
rection, 

1  A  ND  must  this  body  die? 
jt\  This  mortal  frame  decay? 

And  must  these  active  limbs  of  mine 
Lie  mouldering  in  the  clay  ? 

2  Corruption,  earth  and  worms 
Shall  but  refine  this  flesh. 

Till  my  triumphant  spirit  comes, 
To  put  it  on  afresh. 

3  God  my  Redeemer  lives, 
And  often  from  the  skies 

Looks  down,  and  watches  all  my  dust, 
Till  he  shall  bid  it  rise, 
W 


643  KF.SURRFXTIOX. 

4  AiTay'd  in  glorious  grace 
Shall   these  vile  bodies  shine  ; 

And  every  Bhape,  and  every  face 
Look  heavenly  and  divine. 

5  These  lively  hopes  we  owe 
To  Jesus'  dying  love  ; 

YVe  would  adore  his  grace  below, 
And  sing  his  power  above. 

6  Dear  Lord,  accept  the  praise 
Of  these  our  humble    songs, 

Till  tunes  of  nobler  sound  we  raise 
With  our  immortal  tongues. 


a*o\         Hymn  102.    B.  2.    L.  M.      82 

04,3  3         All  Saints,  Eaton. 

A  hapfiy  resurrection. 

1  XJO,  I'll  repine  at  death  no  more, 
IN    But,  with  a  cheerful  gasp,  resign 
To  the  cold  dungeon  of  the  grave  • 
These  dying,  withering  limbs  of  mine. 

-  Let  worms  devour  my  wasting  flesh, 
And  crumble  all  my  bones  to  dust, 
My  God  shall  raise  my  frame  anew, 
At  the  revival  of  the  just. 

3  Break, sacred  moming,th rough  the  skies, 
Bring  that  delightful,  dreadful  day ; 
Cut  short  the  hours,dear  Lord,  and  come, 
Thy  lingering  wheels,  how  long  they  stay! 

4  [Our  weary  spirits  faint  to  see 
The  light  of  tny  returning  face ; 
And  hear  the  language  of  those  lips 
Where  God  has  shed  his  richest  grace.] 

5  [Haste,  then,  upon  the  wings  of  love, 
Rouse  all  the  pious  sleeping  clay; 
That  we  may  join  in  heavenly  joys, 
And  sing  the  triumph  of  the  day.] 


DAY  OF  JUDGMENT.   6-14,64; 


DAY  OF  JUDGMENT. 

CAA)        Hymn  65     B.  1.    L.M.        » 

b4,44  ^  Eaton,  Blenclon. 

The  kingdoms  of  the  world  become  the 

kingdom  of  the  Lord ;  ory  the  day  cf 

judgment. 

1  T   ET  the  seventh  angel  sound  on  high, 
-L-*  Let  shouts  be  heard  through  all  the 

sky  ; 
Kings  of  the  earth,  with  glad  aoeord. 
Give  up  your  kingdoms  to  the  Lord. 

2  Almighty  God,  thy  power  assume, 
Who  wast,  and  art,  and  art  to  c^e; 
Jesus,  the  Lamb,  who  once  was  slain, 
Forever  live,  forever  reign ! 

3  The  angry  nations  fret  and  roar. 
That  they  can  slay  the  saints  no  more  ; 
On  wings  of  vengeance  flies  our  God£ 
To  pay  the  long  arrears  of  blood, 

4  Now  must  the  rising  dead  appear  ; 
Now  the  decisive  sentence  hear; 
Now  the  dear  martyrs  of  the  Lord 
Receive  an  infinite  reward. 


axel   Psalm  "Sir.    1st.  Part.    L.M.    » 
°™  ^         Qid  Hundred,  Eaton. 

Christ  reigning  in  heaven^  and  coming  fa 
judgment. 

1  T_TE  reigns!     the    Lord,  the  Saviour 
iTi  reigns ! 

Praise  him  in  evangelic  strains  ; 
Let  the  whole  earth  in  songs  rejoice, 
And  distant  islands  join  their  voice. 

2  Deep  are  his  counsels  and  unknown ; 
But  grace  and  truth  support  his  throne - 
Though  gloomy  clouds  his  way  surrcnn-d- 
Jastice  is  their  eternal  ground. 

W2 


646  DAY  OF  JUDGMENT. 

3  In  robes  of  judgment,  lo,  he  comes  ' 
Shakes  the  wide  earth,  and  cleaves  the 

tombs ; 
Before  him  burns  devouring   fire, 
The  mountains  melt,  the  seas  retire. 

4Hrs  enemies,  with   sore  dismay. 
Fly  from  the  sight,  and  slum  the  day : 
Then  lift  your  heads,  ye  saints,  on  high, 
And  sing,  for  your  redemption's  nigh* 

rAC)       Hymn  107.    R.  2.    CM.        b 

u*°  S  Bangor,  Durham. 

The  everlasting  absence  of  God  intolerable. 

l'T'HAT   awful  day  will  surely  come, 

JL    Th'  appointed  hour  makes  haste  ; 

When  I  must  stand  before  my  Judge, 

And  pass  the  solemn  test. 

2  Thou  lovely  Chief  of  all  my  joys, 

Thou  Sovereign  of  my  heart, 
How  could  I  bear  to  hear  thy  voice 
Pronounce  the  sound,  Depart ? 

3  The  thunder  of  that  dismal  word 

Would   so  torment  my  ear, 
*T  would  tear  my  soul  asunder,  Lord, 
With  most  tormenting  fear. 

4  [What,  to  be  banish 'd  from  my  life, 

And   yet  forbid  to  die! 
To    linger    in    eternal    pain, 
Yet  death  forever  fly  !] 

5  O  !    wretched  state  of  deep  despair, 

To  see  my  God  remove, 
And  fix  my  doleful  station  where 
I  must  not  taste  his  love ! 

6  Jesus,  I  throw  mine  arms  around, 

Afld  hang  upon  thy  breast ; 
Without  a  gracious  smile  from  thee 
My  spirit  caanot  rest. 

7  O  !  tell  me  that  my  worthless   name 

Is  graven  on  thy  hands; 
Show  me  some  promise,  in  thy  book, 
Where  mv  salvation  stands 


DAY  OF  JUDGMENT.      647,  643 

3  [Give  me  one  kind,  assuring  word, 
To  sink  my  fears  again ; 
And  cheerfully  my  soul  shall  wait 
Her  three  score  years  and  ten.] 

C±nX    Psalm  9.    1st.  Part.    CM.    jg 
04?  7  £  St.  James,  Devizes. 

Wrath  and  mercy  from  the  judgment  seat. 
1  X  X  T1TH.  my  whole  heart  I'll  raise  my 
VV  song. 

Thy  wonders  I'll  proclaim ; 
Thou,    sovereign   Judge    of  right  and 
Wilt  put  my  foes  to  shame,    [wrong, 

2 I'll  sing  thy  majesty   and  grace; 
My  God  prepares  his  throne 
To  judge  the  world  in  righteousness, 
And  make  his  vengeance  known. 

3  Then  shall  the  Lord  a  refuge  prove 

For  all  the  poor  oppress'd ; 
To  save   the  people  of  his  love, 
And  give  the  weaiy  rest. 

4  The  men  that  know  thy  name  will  trust 

In  thy   abundant  grace  ; 
For  ^  thou  hast  ne'er  forsook  the  just, 
Who  humbly  sought  thy  face. 

5  Sing  praises  to  the  righteous  Lord, 

Who  dwells  on  Zion's  hill, 
Who  executes  his  threatening  word, 
And  doth  his  grace,  fulfil. 

kaq)        Hymn 45.    B.  1.    CM.        b 

°*5  S  York,  Buckingham. 

The  last  judgment. 
1  OEE  where  the  great  incarnate  God 
O  Fills  a  majestic  throne, 
While  from  the  skies  his  awful  voice 
Bears  the  last  judgment  down. 

2 ["I  am  the  first,   and  I  the  last, 
.  "Through  endless  years  the  same  % 
"I  AM  is  my  memorial  still, 
*'  And  my  eternal  name, 


DAY  OF  JUDGMENT. 

3  "Such  favours  as  a  God  can  give, 

41  My  royal  grace  besti 
Ye  thirsty  souls,  come  taste  the  sti  i 
"  Where  life  and  pleasure  flows.] 

4  ["  The  saint  that  triumphs  o'er  his  si:», 

"  I'll  own    him    for  a   son  ; 
"The  whole  creation  shall  reward   , 
"The  conquests  he  hits  won. 

5"  But  bloody  hands,  ami  hearts  unclean, 
"  And  iiJi  the  lying  race, 
"The   faithless  and  the  scoffing  crew, 
"That  spurn  at  offer'd  gr;; 

6"The\    shall  be  taken  from  my  sight, 
"  Bound  fast  in  iron   chains, 
"And  headlong  plung'd  into  the  lakf 
"  Where  fire  and  darkness  reigns."] 

7  O  may  I  stand  before  the  Lamb 

and  seas  are   i 
And  hear  e  my  name 

on  my  head. 

8  May   I   with   those  forever  d 

here   were  my  delight, 
Whi]  .  i,  banish'd   down  to  hell, 

No  offend  my  bight. 

649  J     Psalm  50.    I'.Part.   CM.* 
J        Pem  )roke,  Braintree. 

The  fast judgment;  or%tht  saints  rewarded. 

1  HPHE  Lord,  the  judge,  before  his  throne 

A     Bids  tiie   whole  earth  draw  nigh  ; 
The  nations  near  the  rising  sun, 
And  near   the  western   sky. 

2  No  more  shall  bold  blasphemers  say, 

"Judgment  will  ne'er   begin;" 
No  more  abuse  his  long  delay 
To  impudence  and  sin. 

3  Thron'd  on  a  cloud,  our  God  shall  come, 

Bright  flames  prepare  his  way  ; 
Thunder  and  darkness,  fire  and  storm 
Lead  en  the  dreadful  daw 


DAY  OF  JUDGMENT.  650 

4  Heaven  from  above  his  call  shall  hear, 

Attending  angels  come, 
And  earth  and  hell  shall  know  and  fear 
His  justice   and  their  doom. 

5  "  But   gather  all  my  saints,"  he  cries, 

"  That  made  their  peace  with  Gcd 
"By  the  Redeemer's  sacrifice, 
*  "And  seal'd  it  with  his  blood. 

5  "Their  faith  and  works,brcught  forth  to 
light, 
"Shall  make  the  world  confess 
"My  sentence  of  reward  is  right, 
"And  heaven  adore  my  grace." 


/-rn">     Psalm  50.    3d.  Part.    C.  M.  « 
OJU5        Dundee,  Rochester. 

The  judgment  of  hyfwcrites. 
1  \ X  7HEN  Christ  to  judgment  shall  de- 
VV  scend, 

And  saints  surround  their  Lord, 
He  calls  the  nations  to  attend, 
And  hear  his  awful  word. 

2 "Not  for  the  want  of  bullocks  slain 
"  Will  I  the  world  reprove ; 
"  Altars  and  rites  and  forms  are  vain, 
"Without  the  fire  of  love. 

3  *'  And  what  have  hypocrites  to  do 

"To  bring  their  sacrifice? 
"They  call  my  statutes  just  and  true4 
"But  deal  in  theft  and  lies. 

4  "  Could  you  expect  to  'scape  my  sight, 

""And  sin   without  control? 
"  But  I  shall  bring  your  crimes  to  light 
"  With  anguish  in  your  soul." 

5  Consider,  ye  that  slight  the  Lord, 

Before  his  wrath  appear; 
If  once  you  fall  beneath  his   sword. 
There's  no  deliverer  there.. 


651         DAY  OF  JUDGMENT. 


$5l\ 


P.s\lm  90.   Let  Part    P.M. 

W.ilwortii,  New50ili. 

The  laetjudgmt  nt. 


1 r  I^HE  Lord,  ihe  lov'ieignj  icndi  his  sum- 
A  mons  fort.1', 

Calls  th,-  south  nations,  and  awakes  the  north  ; 
From  east  to  west  the  sounding  oi den  spread, 
Thro'  distant  worlds,  and  regions  of  the  dead  : 
No  more  shall  atheists  mock  his  long  delay  ; 
Hrs  vengeance  sleeps  no  more  :  behold  the 
djy  ! 

2  Behold    the   Judge  descends ;     his    guard* 

are  nigh  : 

Teir.p?st  and  fire  attend  him  down  the  sky  : 

Heaven*  earth  and  hell,  draw  near ;  Jet  all 
things  come 

To  hear  his  justice,  and  the  sinner's  doom  ! 

"  But  gather  first  my  saints  (the  Judge  com- 
mands) 

Bring  thetn,yc  angels, from  their  distant  lands. 

3  "Behold  my  covenant  stands  forever  good, 
Seal'd  by   the  eternal  sacrifice  in  blood, 
And  sign'd  with  all  their  names ;  the  Greek, 

the  Jew, 
That  paid  the  ancient  worship,  or  the  new  ; 
There's   no  distinction  here ;  come,  spread 
i  their  thrones, 

And  near  me  seat  my  favourites  and  my  sons. 

4"  I,  their  Almighty  Saviour,  and  their  God, 

I  am  their  Judge  :    Ye    heavens,  proclaim 

abroad 
My  just,  eternal  sentence-,  and  declare 
Those  awful  truths  that  sinners  dread  to  hear. 
Sinners   in   Z^on,   tremble  and    retire ; 
I  doom    the  painted  hypocrite   to  fire. 
6'  "  Not  for  the  want  of  goats  or  bullocks  slain 
JD  <  I  condemn  thee  ;  bulls  and  goats  are  vain 
Without  the  flames  of  love  :   In  vain  the 

st  oie 
Of  brutal  offerings  that  were  mine  before  ; 
Mine  are  the  tamer  beasts  and  savage  breed, 
Rocks,  herds,  and  fields,  and  forests  where 

they  feed. 


DAY  OF  JUDGMENT.        652 

6  "  If  I  were  hungry,  would  I  ask  thee  food? 
When  didIthirst,or  drink  thy  bullocks'  blood? 
Can  I  be  flactei'd  with  thy  cringing  brows, 
Thy  solemn  chatterings,  and  fantastic  vows  ? 
Are  my  eyes  charm'd  thy  vestments  to  behold. 
Glaring  in  gems,  and  gay  in  woven  gold  ? 

7"Unthinking  wretch  !  how  couldst  thou  hope 
to   please 
A  God,  a  Spirit,  with  such  toys  as  these  ? 
While,  with  my  grace  and  statutes  on  thy 

tongue, 
Thou  lov'-it  deceit,anddost  thy  brother  wrong! 
In   vain  to   pious  forms  thy  zeal    pretend1:, 
TJijeves  and  adulterers  are  thy  chosen  friends. 

8  "  Silent  I  waited  with  long-suffering  love  : 
But    didst  thou  hope    that  I  should  ne'er 

reprove  ? 
And  cherish  such  an  impious  thought  within, 
That   God,  the   righteous,    would   indulge 

thy   sin  ? 
Behold  .my    terrors  now;  my  thunders  roll, 
And  thine  own  crimes  affright  thy  guilty  soul.' 

9  Sinners,  awake  betimes  ;  ye  fools,  be  wise; 
Awake  before  this  dreadful  morning  rise  ; 
Change  your  vain   thoughts,  your  crooked 

works   amend ! 
Fly  to  the  Saviour,   make  the  Judge  your 

friend  ; 
Lest  like  a  lion  his    last  vengeance  tear 
Your  trembling  souls,  and  no  deliverer  near, 

arol     Psalm  50.  2d.  Part.  P.M.     « 
°^5  Cherriton,  Landaff. 

The  last  judgment. 
1  nnHE  God  of  glory  sends  his  summons 
A  forth, 

Calls  the  south  nations,  and  awakes  the  north; 
From  east  to  west  the  sovereign  orders  spread, 
Thro3  distant  worlds,  and  regions  of  the  dead. 
The  trumpet  sounds ;  hell  trembles  ;  heaven 
rejoices;  [voices, 

Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  saints,  with  cheerful 


C52  DAY  OF  JUDGMKN  J  . 

2  No  more  shall  atheists  mock  his  long  delay  ; 
His  vengeance  sleeps  no  more:  Behold  the  day' 
Behold  thejudgedescends:his  guards  are  nigh: 
Tempest  and  fire  attend  him  down  the  sky. 
WhenGod  appears. all  nature  shall  adore  him  : 
While  sinners  tremble,  saints  rejoice  before 

him. 

3  "  Heaven,  earth  and  hell,  draw  near ;  let  all 

things  comi-, 

To  hear  my  justice,  and  the  sinner's  doom  ! 

But  gather  first  my  saints,  (the  Judge  com- 
mands), 

Bring  them  ye  angels, from  their  distant  lands.' 

When  Christ  returns,  wake  every  cheerful 
passion ; 

And  shout,  ye  saints  !  he  comes  for  your 
salvation. 

4  "Behold  !  my  (!»)venant  stands  forever  good, 
Seal'd  by  the   eternal  sacrifice  in  blood, 
Andsign'd  with  all  their  names;  the  Greek, 

the   Jew, 
That  paid  the  ancient  worship,  or  the  new." 
There's  no  distinction  here ;  join  all  your 

voices, 
And  raise  your  heads,  ye  saints,  for  heaven 

rejoices. 

5  "  Here  (saith  the  Lordjyeangels,  spread  their 
thrones, 
And  near  me  seat  my  favourites  and  my  sons : 
Come,  my  red?emM.  possess  the  joys  prepar'd 
Ere  time  began;  'tis  your  divine  reward." 
When  Christ  returns,  wake  every  cheerful 

passion; 
And  shout,  ye  saints !   he  comes  for  your  sal- 
vation. 

Pause  I. 

6"  I  am  the   Saviour,  I  th'  Almighty  God ; 
I  am  the  Judge  .  Ye  heavens,  proclaim  abroad 
My  just,  eternal  sentence,  and  declare 
Those  awful  tur.hs.that  sinners  dread  to  hear.' 
WhenGod  appears, all  natureshall  adore  him  : 

While  sinners  tremble  saints  rejoice  before  him. 


BAY  OF  JUDGMENT,  652 

7  "  Stand  forth,  thou   bold  blasphemer,  and 

profane, 
Now  feel  my  wrath,  nor  call  my  threaten- 

mgs  vain : 
Thou  hypocrite,  once  dress'd  in  saint's  attire, 
I   doom  the   painted  hypociite   to  fire." 
Judgment  proceeds ;  hell  trembles ;  heaven 

rejoices;  [voices. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  saints,  with  cheerful 

S  *  Not  for  the  want  of  goats  or  bullocks  slain 
Do  I  condemn  thee ;  bulls  and  goats  are  vain 
Without  the  fl  ames  of  love ;  in  vain  the  store 
Of  brutal  offerings  that  were  mine  before.'* 
Earth  is  theLord's ;  all  nature  shall  adore  him; 
Whilesinners  tremble,  saints  rejoice  before 
him. 

0  "If  I  were  hungry,  would  I  ask  thee  food  ; 
WhendidI  thirst,or  drink  ;hy  bullocks'  blood? 
Mine  are  the  tamer  beasts,  and  savage  breed, 
Flocks,  herds,  and  fields,  and  forests  wheie 

they  feed." 
All  is  the  Lord's;  he  rules  the  wide  creation  ; 
Gives  sinners  vengeance,  and  the  saints  sal- 
vation. 

10  "  Can  I  be  flatter'd  with  thy  cringing  bows, 
Thy  solemn  chatterings,  and  fantastic  vows  ? 
Are  my  eyes  eharm'd  thy  vestments  to  behold, 
Glaring  in  gems,  and  gay  in  woven  gold  ?" 
God  is  the  Judge  of  hearts  ;  no  fair  disguises 
Can  screen  the  guilty,  when  his  vengeance 
rises. 

Pause  II. 
lluUnthinking  wretch  !  howcouldst  thou  hope 

to  please 
A  God,  a  Spirit,   with  such  toys  as  these  ? 
While  with  my  grace  and  statutes  on  thy 

tongue, 
Thou  lov'st    deceit,  and   dost  thy  brother 

wrong.'* 
Judgment  proceeds ;  hell  trembles  ;   heaven 

rejoices ;  [voices. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  saints,  with  cheerful 


HELL  AND  HEAVEN. 

12  "In  vain  to  pious  forms  thy  zeal  pretends; 
Thieves  ;md  adultcreri  air  thy  cho 
While  the    false  flatterer  at  my  altar  wai:r, 
His  harden'd  soul  divine  instruction 

God  is  the  Judg<'  of  hearts;  no  fair  disguises 
Canscreeu  theguilty  when  his  vengeance  rises. 
23 "Silent  I  waited  with  long-suffering  love  ; 
But  didst  thou  hope  that  I  should  nt'ei  reprove? 
And  cherish  such  an  impious  thought  » 
That  th:  All  holy  would  indulge  thy 
See,God  appears, all  nature  joins  to  adore  him; 
J u  lament  procceds,and  sinners  fall  before  him. 

14  "Behold  my  terrors  now  ;  my  thunders  roil, 
And  thy  own  crimes  affright  thy  guihy  soul. 
Now    like  a  lion   shall   my  vengeance  tear 

Thy  bleeding  heart,  and  no  deliverer  near." 
Judgment  concludes  ;  hell  trembles  ;  heaven 

rejoices ; 
Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  saints,  with  cheerful 

voices. 

Epiphonema. 

15  "  Sinners,  aw^ke  betimes ;  ye  fools,  be  wise; 
Awake  before  this  dreadful  morning  rise  : 
Change  your  vain  thoughts,  your   crocked 

wotks  amend  ; 
F.'y   to   the  Saviour,  make   the  Judge  your 

friend." 
Then  join  the  saints;   wake  every  cheerful 
passion;  [vation. 

When  Christ  returns,  he  comes  for  your  sal- 


653^ 


IELL  AND  HEAVEN. 

Hymn  44.    B.  2.    L.  M. 
Limehouse,  Putney. 
Hell ;  or,  ihe  vcngtaiicc  of  God. 


1  T  1  ^TTH  holy  fear,  and  humble  song, 

V  V   The  dreadful  God  our  souls  adore; 

Reverence  and  awe  becomes  the  tongue 

That  speaks  the  terrors  of  his  power. 


HEAVEN.  651, 

£Far  in  the  deep,  where  darkness  dwells, 
The  land  o£  horror  and  despair, 
Justice  has  built  a  dismal  hell, 
And  laid  her  stores  of  vengeance  there. 

3  [Eternal  plagues,  and  heavy  chains, 
Tormenting  racks,  and  fiery  coals, 
And  darts  t'  inflict  immortal  pains, 
Dy'd  in  the  blood  of  damned  souls. 

4  There  Satan,  the  first  sinner,  lies, 
And  roars,  and  bites  his  iron  bands ; 
In  vain  the  rebel  strives  to  rise, 
Crush'd  with  the  weight  of  both  thine    I 

hands.] 

5  There  guilty  ghosts  of  Adam's  race 
Shriek  out,  and  howl  beneath  thy  rod  ; 
Once  they  could  s'corn  a  Saviour's  grace, 
But  they*  incens'd  a  dreadful  God. 

6  Tremble,  my  soul,  and  kiss  the  Son- 
Sinners,  obey  the  Saviour's  call; 
Else  your  damnation  hastens  on, 
And  hell  gapes  wide  to  wait  your  fall, 

aR,)        Hymn  105.    B.  1.    CM.      * 
0d*  $  St.  James,  Dundee. 

Heaven  invisible  and  holy. 

1  "^TOR  eye  hath  seenmor  ear  hath  heard, 
1^1   Nor  sense  nor  reason  known, 
What  joys  the  Father  has  prepar'd 

For  those  that  love  the  Son. 

2  But  the  good  Spirit  of  the  Lord 

Reveals  a  heaven  to  come; 
The  beams  of  glory  in  his  word 
Allure  and  guide  us  home. 

3  Pure  are  the  joys  above  the  sky, 

And  all  the  region  peace ; 
No  wanton  lips,  nor  envious  eye 
Can  see  or  taste  the  bliss. 

4  Those  holy  gates  forever  bar 

Pollution,  sin  and  shame; 
None  shall  obtain  admittance  there, 
But  followers  of  the  Lamb. 


655,656  HEAYkX. 

5  He  keeps  the  Father's  book  of  life, 
There  all  their  names  are   found; 
The  hypocrite   i:i    vain  shall  strive 
To  tread  the  heavenly  ground. 

£re  I   Hymn-  86.    B.  2.     C.  M.   X  or  b 
°^  S  Abridge,  St.  Anns. 

Freedom  from  sin  and  misery  in  heaven. 

1  /^V-TK  sins>  :ilas>   how  strong  they  be  f 
V^/  And  like  a   violent   sia 

They   break  our  duty.  Lord,  to  thee, 

And  hurry   us  away. 

2  The  waves  of  trouble,   how  they  rise! 

How  loud  th«  tempests   roar! 
But  death   shall  land  our   weary  souls 
Safe  on  the  heavenly  shore. 

3  There,  to  fulfil   his  sweet  command:,, 

Our  speedy   feet  shall  move  ; 
No  sin  shall  clog  our  winged  zeal, 
Or  cool  our  burning  love. 

4  There  shall   we  sit,   and  sing,  and  tell 

The  wonders  of  his  grace  ; 
Till  heavenly  raptures  fire  our  hearts*, 
And  smile  in  evevy  face. 

5  Forever  his  dear  sacred  name 

Shall  dwell   upon  our  tongue ; 
And   Jesus  and   Salvation  be 
The  close  of  every  song. 

arr\        Hymw40.    B.  1.    L.M.       * 
D<->°J  Nantwich,  Dunstan. 

The  business  and  blessedness  of  glorified 
saints. 

1"\X  THAT  happy  men, or  angels  these, 
\  V    «•  That  all  their  robes  are  spot- 
less white? 
c<  Whence  did  this  glorious  troop  arrive 
"  At  the  pure  realms  of  heavenly  light  ?* 


HEAVEN.  657 

2  From  torturing  racks,  and  burning  fires, 
And    seas    of    their    own  blood    they 

came  ; 
But  nobler  blood  has  wash'd  their  robes, 
Flowing  from  Christ,  the  dying  Lamb. 

3  Now     they     approach    th'     Almighty 

Throne 
With  loud  hosannas  night  and  day  ; 
Sweet  anthems  to  the  great  Three-One 
Measure  their  blest  eternity 

4  No  more  shall  hunger  pain  their  souls  ; 
He  bids  their  parching  thirst  be  gone; 
And  spreads  the  shadow  of  his  wings 
To  screen  them  from  the  scorching  sun. 

5  The  Lamb,  that  fills  the  middle  throne, 
Shall  shed  around  his  milder  beams; 
There  shall  they  feast  on  his  rich  love, 
And  drink  full  joys  from  living  streams. 

6  Thus  shall  their  mighty  bliss  renew 
Through  the  vast  round  of  endless  years; 
And  the  soft  hand  of  sovereign  grace 
Heals  all  their  wounds,  and  wipes  their 

tears. 


657 1 


Hymn  41.    B.  1.    C.  M.      * 

Missionary,  Cambridge. 
The  same  ;  or,  the  martyrs  glorified. 
l"npHESE  glorious  minds,  how  bright 
JL  they  ,shine  ! 

"Whence  all  their  white  array? 
"How  came  they  to  the  happy  seats 
"Of  everlasting  day?" 

2  From  torturing  pains  to  endless  joys, 

On  fiery  wheels  they   rode. 
And  strangely  wash  'd  their  raiment  white 
In  Jesus'  dying  blood. 

3  Now  they  approach  a  spotless  God, 

And  bow  before  his  throne ; 
Their  warbling  harps  and  sacred  songs 
Adore  the  Holy  One. 


GSB  HEAVEN. 

4  The  unveil'd  glories  of  his  face 

Among   his  saints  reside, 
While  the  rich  treasure  of  his  grace 
Sees  all   their  wants  supply'd. 

5  Tormenting  thirst  shall  leave  their  spoIaTi 

And  hunger  flee  as  fast; 
The  fruit  of  life's  immortal  tree 
Shall   be  their  sweet  repast. 

6  The  Lamb  shall  lead  his  heavenly  flock 

Where   living  fountains  rise, 
And  love  divine  shall  wipe    away 
The  sorrows  of  their  eyes. 


658\ 


Hymn  33.    B.  2.    C.  M. 
Christmas,  Bray. 

The  blessed  sociclu  in  heaven. 


1  T3  AISE  thee,  my  soul,  fly  up,  and  run 
Xv  Through  every  heavenly   street. 
And  say,  There's  nought  below  the  sun 

That's  worthy  of  thy  feet. 

2  [Thus  will  we  mount  on  sacred  wings, 

And  tread  the  courts  above  : 
Nor  earth,  nor  all  her  mightiest  things 
Shall  tempt  our  meanest  love.] 

3  There,  on  a  high  majestic  throne 

TV   Almighty  Father  reigns, 
And  sheds  his  glorious  goodness  down 
On  all  the  blissful  plains. 

4  Bright,  like  a  sun,  the  Saviour  sits, 

And  spreads  eternal  noon : 
No  evenings  there,  nor  gloomy  nights, . 
To  want  the  feeble  moon. 

5  Amidst  those  ever-shining    skies, 

Behold  the  sacred  Dove; 
While  banish'd  sin,  and  sorrow  flies 
From  all  the  realms  of  love. 

6  The  glorious  tenants  of  the  place 

Stand  bending  round  the  throne; 
And  saints  and  seraphs  sing  and  praise 
The  infinite  Three-One, 


HEAVEN.  659 

7  [But,  G,  "what  beams  of  heavenly  grace 
Transport  them   all  the  while! 
Ten  thousand  smiles  from  Jesus'  face. 
And  love  in  every  smile  !] 

0  Jesus,  and  when  shall  that  dear  day. 

That  joyful  hour,  appear, 
When  I   shall  leave  this  house  of  clay, 
To  dwell  among  them  there? 

azc\\       Hymn  68.    B.  2.    CM.       * 
voJ$  Wareham,  Stade. 

The  humble  ivorshiji  of  heaven. 

1  "FATHER,   I  long,  I  faint  to  see 
±.      The  place  of  thine  abode ! 

I'd  leave  thy  earthly  courts,  and  flee 
Up  to  thy  seat,  my  God ! 

2  Here  I  behold  thy  distant  face5 

And  'tis  a  pleasing  sight ; 
But  to  abide  in  thine  embrace 
Is  infinite  delight! 

3  I'd  part  with  all  the  joys  of  sense  . 

To  gaze  upon  thy  throne; 
Pleasure  springs  fresh  forever  thence, 
Unspeakable,  unknown. 

4  [There  ail  the  heavenly  hosts  are  sees  ; 

In  shining  ranks  they  move  ; 
And  drink  immortal  vigour    in, 
With  wonder,  and  with  love. 

5" Then  at  thy  feet  with  awful  fear 
Th'  adoring  armies  fall  ; 
With  joy  they  shrink  to  nothing  there, 
Before  th'  eternal  all. 

6  There  I  would  vie  with  all  the  host 

In  duty,  and  in  bliss ; 
While  less  than  nothing  T  could  boast, 
And  vanity  confess.] 

7  The  more  thy  glories  strike  mine  eyes, 

The  humbler  I  shall  lie; 
Thus,  while  I  sink,  my  joys  shall  rise 
Unmeasurably  high. 
W  3 


660, 6dJL  HEAVEN. 


660 1 


Psalm  96.    L.P.M. 

Devotion. 

The  God  ofthr  Gmtiles. 


1 T    ET  all  the  earth  their  voices  raise 
1~*Tq  sing  the  choicest  psalm  of  praise, 
To  sing  and  bless  Jehovah's  name: 
His  glory  let  the  heathens  know, 
His  Wonders  to  the  nations   show, 
And  all  his  saving  works  proclaim. 

2  The  heathens  know  thy  glory,  Lord ; 
The  wondering  nations  read  thy  word ; 

Among  us  is  Jehovah  known : 
Our  worship  shall  no  more  paid 
To  gods  which  mortal  hands  have  made ; 

Our  Maker  is  our   God   alone. 
SHe  fram'd  the  globe,  he  built  the  sky, 
He  made   the   shining  worlds  on  high, 

And  reigns  complete  in  glory  there : 
His  beams  are  majesty    and  light; 
His  beauties  how  divinely   bright; 

His  temple  how  divinely  fair  ! 
4  Come,  the  great  day,  the  glorious  hour, 
When  earth  shall  feel  his  saving  power, 

And  barbarous  nations  fear  his  name  ; 
Then  shall  the  race  of  man  confess 
The  beauty  of  his  holiness, 

And  in  his  courts  his  grace  proclaim. 

aa  .  I        Hymn  91.    B.  2.    C.  M.       * 
bD  l  i  Braintree,  Barby. 

The  glory  of  Christ  in  heaven. 

1  /^\  THE  delights,  the  heavenly  joys, 
V_y    The  glories  of  the  place, 
Where  Jesus  sheds  the  brightest  beams 

Of  his  o'erflowing  grace. 

2  Sweet  majesty  and  awful  love 

Sit  smiling  on  his  brow  ; 
And  all   the  glorious  ranks  above 
At  humble  distance  bow. 

3  [Princes  to  his  imperial  name 

Bend  their  bright  sceptres  down ; 
Dominions,  thrones,  and  powers  rejoice 
To  see  him  wear  the  crowns 


HEAVEN.  Gfi-2 

4  Archangels  sound  his  lofty  praise 

Through  every  heavenly   street, 
And  lay   their  highest   honours  down 
Submissive  at  his  feet.] 

5  Those  soft,  those  blessed  feet  of  his. 

That  once  rude  iron  tore, 
High   on  a  throne  of  light  they  stand, 
And  all  the  saints  adore. 

6  His  head,   the  dear  majestic  head, 

That  cruel  thorns  did  wound, 
See  what  immortal  glories  shine, 
And  circle  it   around  ! 

7  This  is  the  Man,   th*  exalted  Man, 

Whom   we,   unseen,   adore! 
But,   when   our  eyes  be' 'old  his  face, 
Our  hearts  shall  love  him  more. 

8  [Lord  !    how  our  souls  are  all  on  fire 

To  see  thy  blest  abode  : 
Our  tongues  rejoice  in  tunes  of  praise 
To  our  incarnate  God  ! 

9  And  while  our  faith  enjoys  this- sight, 

We  long  to  leave   our  clay ; 
And  wish  thy  fiery  chariots,'  Lord, 
To  fetch  our  souls  away.] 

6fi9 1        Hymn  75.    B.  2.    CM.         % 

5         Christmas,  Missionary. 
Spiritual  and  eternal  joys  ;  or,  the  beatific 
sight  of  Christ. 

1  TpROM  thee,my  God,  my  joys  shall  rise, 
A-      And  run  eternal  rounds, 
Beyond   the  limits  of  the  skies, 

And  all  created  bounds. 

2  The  holy  triumphs  of  my  soul 

Shall  death  itself  out-brave, 
Leave  dull  mortality  behind, 
And  fly  beyond  the  grave. 

3  There,  where  my  blessed  Jesus  reigns, 

In  heaven's  unmeasur'd  space, 
I'll  spend   a  long  eternity _ 
In  pleasure,  and  in  praise. 
'      W  4 


Go.;  DOXOLOGH 

4  Millions  of  years  my  wondering 

Shall   o'er  thy  beauties  rove  ; 
And  endless  ages  I'll  adore 
The  glories  of  thy  love. 

5  [Sweet  Jesus !  every  smile   of  thine 

Shall  fresh  endearments  bring, 
And   thousand   tastes  of  new    delight 
From  all  thy  graces   spring. 

6 Haste,  my  Beloved,  fetch  my  soul 
Up  to  thy  blest  abode; 
Fly,  for  my   spirit  longs  to  see 
My  Saviour,  and  my  God.] 

Jy»  I  CANNOT  persuade  myself  to 
put  u  full  fier iod  to  these  divine  Hyrmis, 
until  I  have  addressed  a  special  SONG 
OF  GLORY  to  God  the  Father,  the 
Son,  and  the  Holu  Spirit.  Though  the 
Latin  name  of  it,  Gloria  Patri,  be  retain- 
ed in  the  EnglUi  nation  from  the  Roman 
church  ;  and  though  there  may  be  some 
excesses  of  superstitious  honour  paid  to 
the  words  of  it,  which  may  have  wrought 
some  unhappy  prejudices  in  weaker 
Christians,  yet  I  believe  it  still  to  be  one 
of  the  noblest  parts  of  Christian  worship. 
The  subject  of  it  is  the  doctrine  of  the 
Trinity,  which  is  that  peculiar  glory  of  the 
Divine  Nature, that  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ 
has  so  clearly  revealed  unto  men,  and  is  so 
necessary  to  true  Christianity.  The  action 
is  praise,  which  is  the  most  complete  and 
exalted  part  of  heavenly  worship.  I  have 
east  the  sorig  into  a  variety  of  forms,  and 
have  fitted  it  by  a  plain  version,  or  a  lar- 
ger paraphrase,  to  be  sung  either  alone 
or  at  the  conclusion  of  another  Hymn.  I 
have  added  also  a  few  Hosannas,  or  as- 
criptions of  salvation  to  Christ,  in  the  same 
manner,  and  for  the  same  end. 


DOXOLGGIES.  663—664 


DOXOLOGIES. 

(  Those  of  each  metre  are  placed  together, 
beginning-  with  long  metre.) 

Kcia  I   Hymn  26.    B.  3.    1st.  L.  M.      « 
KJO°  $         Old  Hundred,  Bath. 

A  song  of  praise  to  the  ever-blessed  Trin- 
ity, God  the  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit. 

1  T>  LESS'D  be  the  Father  and  his  love, 
-D  To  whose  celestial  source  we  owe 
Rivers  of  endless  joy  above, 

And  rills  of  comfort  here  below. 

2  Glory  to  thee,  great  Son  of  God, 
From  whose  dear  wounded  body  roll? 
A  precious  stream  of  vital  blood, 
Pardon  and  life  for  dying  souls. 

3  We  give  the  sacred  Spirit  praise, 
Who  in  our  hearts  of  sin  and  wo 
Makes  living  springs  of  grace  arise, 
And  into  boundless  glory  flow.  - 

4  Thus  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  we  adore, 
That  sea  of  life  and  love  unknown, 
Without  a  bottom  or  a  shore. 

f>p>Al     Hymn  29.    B.  3.    2d.L.M.     * 
5  Quercy,  Green's  Hundredth,  Bath, 

1  r>  LORY  to  God  the  Trinity, 

vJ  Whose  name  has  mysteries  un- 
known ; 
In  essence  One,  in  person  Three; 
A  social  nature,  yet  alone. 

2  When  all  our  noblest  powers  are  join'd 
The  honours  of  thy  name  to  raise, 
Thy  glories  over-match  our  mind, 
And  angels  faint  beneath  the  praise. 


665-668  DOXOLOGi 

Gael     Hymn  32.    B.  3.     3d.  L.M.    *f 
vo:>  >     Old  Hundred,  Bath,  E 

T'o  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,   Three  in  I  hie, 
V>v  honour,  praise,  and  glorj    given, 
By  all  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaves. 

aaal         Hymn-  33.    B.  3.     L.  M-        * 

000  3     Old  Hundred,  Bath,  Eaton. 

Or  thus. 

ALL    glory   to  thy  wondrous  name., 
Father  of  mercy,  God  of  love, 
Thus  we    exalt  the  Lord,  the  Lamb, 
And  thus  we  praise  the  heavenly  Dove. 

arn\     Hymn  27.    B.  3.    1st  CM      * 
Dt>'  i         Bray,  St.  Martin's. 

1  r>  LORY  to  God  the  Father's  name, 

vJ  Who,  from  our  sinful  race, 
Chose  out  his  favourites  to  proclaim 
The  honours  of  his  grace, 

2  Glory  to  God  the  Son  be    paid, 

Who  dwelt  in  humble  clay, 
And,  to  redeem  us  from  the  dead, 
Gave  his  own  lite  away. 

3  Glory  to  God  the  Spirit  give, 

From  whose  almighty  power 
Our  souls  their  heavenly  birth   derive, 
And  bless  the  happy  hour. 

4  Glory  to  God  that  reigns  above, 

TV  eternal  Three  in  One, 
Who  by  the  wonders  of  his  love 
Has  made  his  nature  known. 

CK&1     Hymn  30.    B.  3.    2d.  C.  M.     X 
uo°  S    Newark,  Hymn  2d.  Rochester. 
1'yHE  God  of  mercy  be  ador'd, 
A     Who  calls  our   souls  from  death, 
Who  saves  by  his  redeeming  word, 
And  new-creating  breath. 


DOXOLOGIES.  669—6/2 

2  To  praise  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit  all  divine, 
The  One  in  Three,  and  Three  in  One, 
Let  saints  and  angels  join. 


669  £ 


Irish,  Mear,  Rochester. 

NOW  let  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit  be  ador'd,         [known, 
Where  there  are  works  to  make  him 
Or  saints  to  love  the  Lord. 

£>-n)         Hymn  35.    B.  3.     CM.      * 

D'UJ         Irish,  Mear,  Rochester. 
Or  thus. 

HONOUR  to  thee,  Almighty  Three, 
And  everlasting   One; 
All  glory  to  the  Father  be, 
The  Spirit,   and  the  Son. 

~,_  .  )      The  2d.  at  the  end  of  the  Psalm.?. 
*>t  *  \     St.  Martin's,  Mear.     [C.  M.  *] 

LET  God  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit  be  ador'd,       [known, 
Where  there  are  works  to  make  him 
Or  saints  to  love  the  Lord. 


672] 


Dover,  Silver  Street. 

1  '   FT  God  the  Father  live 
A_j  Forever  on  our  tongues : 

Sinners  from  his  first  love  derive 
The  ground  of  all  their  songs. 

2  Ye  saints,  employ  your  breath 
In  honour  to  the  Son, 

Who  bought  your  souls  from  hell  &  death, 
By  offering  up  his  own. 

3  Give  to  the  Spirit  praise 

Of  an  immortal  strain,  [veys 

Whose  light  and  power  and  grace  con- 
Salvation  down  to  men. 


076  DOXOLOGIES, 

4  While  God  the  Comforter 
Reveals  our   pardon 'd   sin, 

O  may  the  blood  and  water  bear 
The  same  record  within  ! 

5  To  the  great  One  in  Three, 
That  seal  this  grace  in  heaven, 

The  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  be 
Eternal  glory  given. 

tool     Hymn  31.    B.  3.    2d.  S.  M.      8 

°  '  °  S     Sutton,  Wakefield,  Peckham. 
1       T    ET  God  the  Maker's  name 
1-i  Have  honour,  love  and  fear; 
To  God  the  Saviour  pay  the  same, 
And  God  the  Comforter. 
3     Father  of  lights  above, 
Thy  mercy  we  adore, 
The  Son  of  thine  eternal  love, 
Aud  Spirit  of  thy  power. 

to±\     Hymn  36.    B.3.    3d.  S.M.      * 
U'*J         St.  Thomas,  Dover. 

YE  angels  round  the  throne. 
And  saints  that  dwell  below, 
Worship  the  Father,  love  the  Son, 
And  bless  the  Spirit  too. 

n-r">         Hymn  37.    B.3.    S.M.        * 
°<55         St  Thomas,  Dover. 
Or  thus. 

GIVE  to  the  Father  praise  ; 
Give  glory  to  the  Son ; 
And  to  the  Spirit  of  his  grace 
Be  equal  honour  done. 

„^n  7   The  5  th.  at  the  end  of  the  Psalm*. 
6/o£  St.Hellens.  [P.M.    »] 

NOW  to  the  great  and  sacred  Three, 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  be 
Eternal  praise   and    glory   given, 
Through  all  the  worlds  where  God  is 

known. 
By  all  the  angels  near  the  throne, 
And  all  the  saints  in  earth  and  heaveu. 


BOXOLOGIES.  677, 678 

cn^l        Hymn  38.    B.  3.    H.  M,         38 

** «  •  J  Bethesda,  Portsmouth. 

A  song  offiraise  to  the  blessed  Trinity, 

1  T   GIVE   immortal  praise 

-l   To  God  the  Father's  love, 
For  all  my  comforts  here, 
And  better  hopes  above. 

He  sent  his  own 

Eternal  Son, 

To  die  for  sins 

That  man  had  done. 

2  To  God  the  Son  belongs 
Immortal  glory  too, 

Who  bought  us  with  his  blood 
From  everlasting   wo: 

And  now  he  lives, 

And  now  he  reigns, 

And  sees  the  fruit 

Of  all  his  pains. 

3  To  God  the  Spirit's  name 
Immortal  worship  give, 
Whose  new-creating  power 
Makes  the  dead  sinner  live :  - 

His  work  completes 
The  great  design, 
And  fills  the  soul 
With  joy  divine. 

4  Almighty  God,  to  thee 
Be   endless  honours  done. 
The    undivided   Three, 
And  the  mysterious  One  : 

Where  reason  fails 
With  all  her  powers, 
There  faith  prevails, 
And  love  adores, 

r»-o  >        Hymn  39.    B.  3.    H  M.        38 
°  ■  °  {  Portsmouth. 

%     nPO  Him  that  chose  us  first, 
X      Before  the  world  began ; 

To  Him  that  bore  the  curse 

To  save  rebellious  man  ; 
V9  2d,  W  4 


679,  680  OOXOLOGIE& 

To  Him  that  form'd 
Our  hearts  anew, 
Is  endless  praise 

And  glory  due. 

2  The  Father's  love  shall  run 
Through  our  immortal  songs  ; 
We   bring  to  God  the  Son 
Hosannas  en  our  tongues : 

Our  lips  address 
The  Spirit's  name 
With   equal  praise, 
And  zeal  the  same. 

3  Let    every  saint  above, 

And   angel   round  the   throne, 
Forever  bless  and  love 
The  sacred  Three   in  One. 

Thus  heaven  shall    raise 

His   honours  high, 

When  earth  and   time 

Grow  old  and  die. 

r>7Q  )       Hymn  40.    B.  3.    H.  M.        * 
°'^{  Norwich,  Bethesda. 

H^O  God  the  Father's  throne 
i-      Perpetual    honours  raise  ; 
Glory   to  God  the   Son, 
To  God  the  Spirit  praise: 
And  while  our   lips 
Their  tribute  bring, 
Our  faith  adores 
The  name   we  sing. 

aor\l  The  ^th.  at  the  end  of  the  Psalms, 
°*U\     Bethesda.  "  [H.  M.     *] 

TO  God  the  Father's  throne 
Perpetual  honours  raise ; 
Glory   to   God   the   Son, 
To  God  the  Spirit,  praise  : 
With  all  our  powers, 
Eternal  King, 
Thy  nhme  we  sing, 
While  faith  adores. 


HOSANNAS.  681—654 

^Ql">       Hymn  41.    B.  3.    H.  M.         % 
bolj"  Norwich,  Bethesda. 

Or  thus : 

T'O  otJT  eternal  God, 
The  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit,  all  divine, 
Three  mysteries  in  one, 
Salvation,  power. 
And  praise  be  given, 
By  all  on  earth, 
And  all  in  heaven. 


THE  HOSANNA  ;  OR,  SALVATION 
ASCRIBED  TO  CHRIST. 

,~o9?         Hymn  42.    B.  3.    L.  M.       «f 

oo-^  Dunstan,  Newcourt. 

ITT  OS  ANN  A  to  king  David's  Son, 
JTl  Who  reigns  on  a  superior  throne  * 
We  bless  the  Prince  of  heavenly  birth, 
Who  brings  salvation  down  to  earth. 

2  Let  every  nation,  eveiy  age, 
In  this  delightful  work  engage; 
Old  men  and  babes  in  Sion   sing 
The  growing  glories  of  her  King. 

£gn>         Hymn  43.    B.  3.    CM.      % 
1300  5  Rochester,  Devizes. 

1  TT  OS  ANN  A  to  the  Prince  of  Grace  ; 
il  Sion,  behold  thy  King; 
Proclaim  the  Son   of  David's  race, 

And  teach  the  babes  to  sing. 

2  Hosanna  to  th'  incarnate  Word, 

Who  from  the  Father  came; 
Ascribe  salvation  to  the  Lord, 
With  blessings  on  his  name. 


684? 


Hymn  16.    B.  1.    C.  M. 

Bedford,  Parma. 
Honanna  to  Christ. 
OSANNA  to  the  royal  Son 
Of  David's  ancient  "line ; 
His  natures  two,  his  person  one, 
Mysterious  and  divine, 


685,  GS6  HOSAXNAS. 

2  The  root   of  David  here  we  fin;!, 

And  offspring  is  the    same; 
Eternity   and  tune  are  join'd 
In   our  Immanuel's  name. 

3  Dless'd  lie  that  comes  to  wretched  men 

Wilh  peaceful  news  from   heaven; 
Hosannas  of  the  highest   strain 
To  Christ  the  Lord  be  given ! 

4  Let  mortals  ne'er  refuse  to  take 

Th'  hosanna  on   their  tongues, 
Lest  rocks  and  stones  should  rise,  and 
Their  silence  into  songs.         [break 

£Q/-->       Hymn 89.    R.  2.    CM.        * 

oo;>J  Christmas,  York. 

Christ's  victory  over  Satan. 

1  TTOSANNA  to  our  conquering  King ! 
XTL    The   prince  of  darkness  flies  ; 
His  troops  rush  headlong  down  to  hell, 

Like  lightning  from  the   skies. 

2  There  bound  in  chains  the  lions  roar, 

And  fright  the   rescu'd  sheep  ; 
But  heavy  bars  confine  their  power 
And   malice  to  the  deep. 

3 Hosanna  to  our  conquering  King! 
All  hail,  incarnate  love  ! 
Ten  thousand  songs  and  glories  wait 
To  crown  thy  head  above. 

4  Thy  victories  and  thy  deathless  f  ime 
Through  the  wide  world  shall  run ; 
And  everlasting   ages  sing 
The  triumphs  thou  hast  won. 

Hymn  44.    B.  3.    S.  M.        % 
Watchman,  St.  Thomas. 
I     TT  OS  ANN  A  to  the  Son 
JT1   Of  David,  and  of  God, 
Who  brought  the  news  of  pardon  down, 
And  bought   it  with  his  blood. 


686^ 


hosannas.  ee: 

2     To   Christ  th'  anointed  King 
Be  endless  blessings   given ; 

Let  the  whole  earth   his   glory   sing, 
Who  made  our  peace  witn,   Heaven. 


687} 


Hymn  45.    B.  3.    H.  M. 
Portsmouth,  Bethesda. 

HOSANNA  to  j^ie  King 
Of  David's  ancient  blood ; 
Behold  he   comes  to  bring 
Forgiving   grace  from   God : 
Let  old  and  young 
Attend  his  war, 
Ana  at   his  feet 
Their  honours  lay. 

Glory  to   God  on   high  ; 
Salvation  to  the  Lamb  ; 
J  jet  earth,   arid   sea,  and   sky, 
His   wondrous  love  proclaim  ; 

Upon  his   head 

Shall  honours  rest, 

And  every   age 

Pronounce  him  bless'd 


INDEX 

OF 

SCRIPTURES, 

VERY   MUCH    ENLARGES. 


GENESIS. 

i  -  -  -  58 
ii  17  -  -  181 
ill  1,  15,  17  -  256 
ililS,     -      v8,   162 

-  -  v  5,79 
m  24  -  v7,  516 
xii  1,  4  -  v4,274 
XV  18  -  v  2—5,436 
xvii  7  -  -  503 
xvii  7,  10  -  J05 
xvii  17,  -  v  6,  7,  35 
xxii  6 — 14,  -  314 
xxii  18,  -  v  5,107 
xxvui  17  519 

22,21      -     -       71 

EXODUS. 

m  10,  -  v  9,  436 
vi6      -         -       446 

VH  9  -  -  v  9,  436 
vii  20,  21  v  10,  ib. 
viii  6,  17,  24  vll,ib. 
x  13,  14  -  v  12,  ib. 
x22  -  v  30,  ib. 
xii  13,  22,23,27, 

29,  164.  v  13,436 

xii  35,  36  v  15,  436 

xiii  21     -     v  16,  436 

v 5, 438 

xiv  \%  446.  v  4,  438 


xiv  26.  27  v  3,  155 
xv  1,  6,  10  -  583 
xv  3  -  v  8,  579 
xv  8  -  v  4,  438 
xvi4.  14,  15  -  4:W 
xvii  6,  v  17,18,436 
v  6,  438 
xa  16-18  -  462 
xix  18—20  -  244 
xxviii  2,  Bcc.v  I,  144 
XXX  8  -  -  44P> 
xxxiv  23,    24     453 

LEVITICUS. 

iii  2,  8     -      -      270 
viii  12    -      454,453 


1x8 


v2,  144 


xiv  51      -   v  5,  179 
xvi  6,  11,  3*7,   24, 

v  2,  144 
xvii  15     -      v5, 144 

NUMBERS. 
x  35,  36        -      453 
X)  1,   4,  10  v  7, 

8,  438 
xi  6—9,  31—33  439 
XX  11  -  v  10,  150 
V  17,  18,  436 
xx  28  -  -  448 
xxi  24—26,  35,  v 

4,444 


INDEX   OF   SCRIPTURES^ 


xxiii  19  -  265 
xxxiii  38     -        448 

DEUTERONOMY, 
i  38  -     v  5,  448 

iii  23  -  -  fo. 
v29  -  v  5,437 
viii  15,  -  v  10,  150 
xxxi  3,  23  v  5,  448 
xxxii  29,  SO  -  437 
xxxii  49,50, 654,  448 
xxxiv  1-— 8,634,63$ 
v5,  156 
v  4,  448 

JOSHUA. 

iii  13.  16  -  447 
xii  7,  &c.  v  4,  444 
xxiii  14,  15     -     265 

JUDGES. 

xiii  8         -  148 

RUTH, 
ii  12      -         v  6,  3 

I.  SAMUEL. 

xii  24     -     482,  483 

xv  29  -        265 

xxv  29    -    v  7,  153 

v7   151 

II.  SAMUEL. 
yi IS  129 
xxiii  4     -     v  5,  150 

v  5,  151 

I.  KINGS. 

viii  27—30  -  5 
viii  29,  30  v  14,  150 
x8,  15— IS   -      115 

II.  KINGS. 

yi  17     -      -      474 

I.  CHRONICLES. 

vi  31  -  453,  454 
xv    1      -    453, 454 


xvi  1  -  455,  454 
II.CHRONICLES. 

ix7,  17—19  -  115 
xxix  23       -       270 

EZRA. 
iiill  -  -  77 
ix  6  -  360,  282 
ixl3  -  -  v2,  4 
v  5,  3& 
NEHEMIAH. 
ix  7,  8  -  v  4,  274 
ix  10  -  -  436 
ix  11  -  446,  v  2,  12 
ix  12  -  v  16,  433 
ix  15       -     v  6,  438 

JOB. 
i  6—13        v  5,  217 
i  21  -'      315 

HI— 9  -  v5,217 
iv  17—21  -  25 
v6— 8  -  -  67 
ix  2-10  -  -  24 
ix  12  -  v4, 28 
ix  19  -  v  4, 44 
Xi7_9  .  -  27 
xi  7—12  -  28 
xiii  15  -         ?1 

xiv  4        -  177 

v  5,  376 
xix  25—27  642 

xxii  5  -  v  5,  5 17 
xxiii  9,10,11  v2,3,30 
xxv  5  -  v  6,  28 
xxvill— 14  -  28 
xxxvii  22  -  20 
xxxviii  7  V.  3,  298 

v  2,  184 
xii  1,  21,  3\,  v5,  12 

PSALMS. 
ii6, 9      '  -  121 

ii  t0,  11  -  v4,5, 13 
ii  12      -       v  4,  153' 


IKDKX   OF     !  i      • 


i]  12 

iii  5,  6    - 
iv8       - 
v3 

vi  6       - 
ix  17      - 
x\ii  14 
xix  1 — 3 
xix  5—9 


v  l,  153 

433 

548 
-       547 


—  10,  n  3,  -17. 
xxxiii4,6, ! . 

21, 
xl  2,  3 

\i  9        v  5,  151 
v  5,  153 
:•  lvi  5,  6      -       473 
xlviii        -  473 

xlviii  14  -     v5,  151 
xlix  14      -  387 

li5  -  -  177 
li  10  -  v  4 
lv  6  -  v  6,  331 
lv  6—8  -  332 
lXv  ji  v  4 — 7,  611 
Ixviii  17  -  47  4 
lxviii  19  v4— 7  611 
lxxii  15,  17,   19, 

\  4, 148 

25, 

V  5,  15 1 

Ixxiii  25  -  169, 170 
lxxvii  7—9  - 
lxxvii  10  -  71 
vii  16—19  -  17 
lxxxiv  10  -  419 
lxxxv  10     v 

v  2,  5  i. 
lxxxiy  14  -  • 
Ixxxix  48  -  634 
xc  1,  2  -  14,  8 
xc9  -  -  4,  614 
•  ciii  1,  2,  -  336 
ciii  19       -  6, 13 


civ  4      -      IV. 
—29     - 
ex  3 
rxi  9 
cxvi  12 
oxa  iii  24 

cxix  24 

c  xxiv 

i  3 

1"—  16 

-.  23,  24 
t-xliii  8 

cxlvjj  19,20    - 
cxlviii 

c xlviii  2 
cxlix 


-        12 
X83 

v  3,  107 

419 
v  6,  9  i 

- 


v  4; 


329 

66 
316 
553 

86 

579 

PROVERBS. 

iii  24  v  3,5,  553,  554 
vi  6 —  1 1  -  v  2,  35 1 
viii  22 — 32  -  254 
viii  34 — 36    -      255 

-  523 
xvii  17     -    v  6,  151 

v  6,  153 
ECCLESIAST 
i  2       -         -        432 
1x4—6,20      - 
xi  9,       -      568, 

1,7    -      - 
xiil4      -      568,569 
LOMON'S 
SONG. 
i  2-5,12,13.17,534 
i  7      -        -        535 
ii  I      -        v  5,  1.50 

v  5,  287 
ii  1—4,6,7  -  536 
ii  3  -  v  1,  2^7 
ii  3.  4  -  -  516 
ii8 — 13       -         537 


INDEX   OF     SCRIPTURES. 


ii  14,  16,  17  -  538 
ii  16  -  -  286 
fii  1 — 5      -  539 

iii  2  -      540 

iv  i,10,  11,7,9,8,541 
iv  12,  14,  15  -  542 
v  1  -  -  542 
v9— 12,14— 16,543 
v  10— 16  v  18,  150 
vi  1  —  3,  12  -  544 
vii5,  6,  9,12,13,545 
viii  5 — 7,  13,  14,546 
viii  6      -       v  3,  275 

ISAIAH, 
i  25  -  v  9,  150 
vii  14,  145  v  1.  150 
viii  20  -  v  5,  94 
ix  2  -  259,  260 
ix  2,  6,  7  -  148 
xiv  12  -  v  3,  184 
xxvi  1  -        217 

xxvi  1—6  .  472 
xxvi  8—20  -  578 
xxvi  12  -  v  6,  223 
xxviii  12  -  432 
xx  viii  16  -  455 
v  13,  150 
xxviii  20  -  199 
x:-:xii2  -  -  228 
Xxxiii  14  -  20 
xxxv  8  -  193 
Xxxviii  9,  £cc.  607 
xl  9,  10  -  250 
xl  17  -  v  6,  659 
xl  27—31  -  42 
xl  28,  31  -  338 
Xlii  -31  -  163,  162 
xtiii  25  -  209 
Xliv  22  -  200 
xlv  ^,  5  -  v  7,584 
xlv  7,         -  550 

xlv  9        -      v  4,  23 


xlv  21—24  259,  260 
xlv  24  -  200 
xiviii  10  -  v  9  150 
xlix  13—17  -  471 
1  10,  11  -  199 
lii  7—10  -  250 
liii  1—5,  10—12,131 
iiii  6—9,  12  -  132 
liii  8  -  v  3,  103 
liii  10.  11  v  4,  138 
Iv  1,  2,  7  -  252 
lv  1,  2, 7  -  257 
lvii  15,  16  -  149 
11x20  -  v5,  153 
lxi  10        -  202 

lxii  1,  2,6,  8,  11,  250 
lxiii  1—3  -  477 
ixiii  4-7  -  478 
lxv  17  -  221 
lxv  20        -         567 

JEREMIAH. 
ii  2  -       540 

ii  6  -        371 

viii  21, 22,  91  v  2,248 
ix  23,  24  -  193 
xiii  23  -        183 

xiv  22       -     v  5,  49 
xxiii  6    -     234,  200 
xxxvi  2,  4, 17, 18, 
22,23,25,27,29,32, 

v  2,  93 

LAMENTATIONS. 

i  12  -       311 

iii  23      -       -      550 

EZEKIEL. 
xvi  8     -     v  3,  4,540 
xvi  3  -         155 

xxxiii  30,  31  -  428 
xxxvi  25— 27  -  257 
xxxvi  26  -  352 
xxxvii4,  10  v  5,  225 
v  2,  248 


*NDEX  OF    SlKlIM  L7RES. 


DANIEL. 

li  21  -  591 

ii  U      -       146,  127 


in  12, 

16 

-    vA 

161 

iv  3  i, 

35 

-     28,45 

vi  13 

- 

v4 

16 

vi  10 

- 

- 

390 

vii  14 

- 

490 

ROSEA. 

ii  14 

- 

- 

537 

ii  19, 

20 

- 

541 

i  ii  5 

* 

303 

173 

vi  3,  4 

356 

443 

vi  6 

- 

- 

238 

\ii  11 

- 

356 

x2 

- 

v  3, 

329 

xi4 

- 

v  4,  5, 

614 

v  3,4, 

388 

xiii  9 

- 

- 

236 

xiv  9, 

v8 

9,582,449 

JOEL. 

\5 

- 

- 

440 

ii  15, 

17 

- 

577 

AMOS. 

iv!2  -  634,629 
v  21—25  238,  650 
viii  9,  10  -  576 
IX  2,  3         -  40 

JONAH. 

ii  2         -         361,  70 

ii  3  -         279 

ii4      -         -        605 

v  14,  150 

MICAH. 

v4 


ii7 
ii  10 
V  2 

\i  6,  8 
vii  7 


403 

-     432 

105 

238 

203,  204 


mi  18,  19,    209,257 


NAHUM. 

«2— 7       -        -      21 

i  2—9      -      - 

ii5       -       250,  3  J3 

HABAKKUK. 

i  2       -         357, 
i4      . 

ii  4  -  271 

ii  12,  13  -  476 
ii  14  -  -  490 
iii8— 10,  v6— 9,446 

ZEPHANIAH. 

iii  12  357,279,  313 
iii  14—17     475,  476 

HAGGAI 

ii  7       -     v  5,  6,  107 

ZECHARIAH. 

h5  -  v  2  58i 
vi  13  -  v  4,  494 
xii  10  -  365,  310 
xiii  1  v  4,  236,  257 
v  8,  150 
xiii  9  -  v  9,  150 
xiii  7      -        -     135 

MALACHI. 

iii  1  -  v'3.  151 
iii  3,  4  -  v9,  150 
iv  2       -      v  16,  150 

v  3,  221 

MATTHEW, 
ii  1 — 11       -         109 

iii  7  -  v  2,  494 
iii  9  -  -  220 
iv  1—11  v3,  113 
iv  16  -  259,  260 
v  3—12     -  370 

vii  13,  14      -       189 
vl,  6,  277 


INDEX   OF   SCRIPTURES, 


ix  12        - 

xi  5 

xi  19     - 

xi  25—27 
xi  28—30 
xii  20 
xii  50      - 


-  186 
326 

V  6,  15a 

v  6,  153 

-  19.5 

-  253 
262 

v6,  151 
v  6,  153 

-  250 
v  3,  94 

v  7,  115 
v  6,  134 

-  455 
227 

-       287 

v  6,  134 

453,  454 

336 


xiii  16,  17 
xiii45,  46 
xiii  49,  50 
xiv25  - 
xvi  18  - 
xvi  24 
xvii  4  ,  - 
xvii  27  - 
xviii  20  - 
xix  27  - 
xix  28  v  5—8,  387 
xxi9  422,423,684 
xxi  15, 16  -  564 
xxii  17—21  -  589 
xxii  44  -  493 
xxii  37—  40  -  237 
-  12,  v5,  574 
xxv  31,  32,  v  7,  151 
v  7,  153 
xxv  33  -  v  (  *>8Q 
xxv  34,  41,  46,  «46 
v  7,  8,  648 
xxvi  26—30,509,511 
Xxvi  53  -  -  115 
xxv ii  29  v  6,  661 
xxvii  35  -  -  136 
xxvii  45  -  v  4.  311 
xXvii  46  -  524 
xxvii  51—53  -  126 
xxviii  1—8  -  421 
Xxviii  18,  20  -  244 
xxviii  19,  28  -    501 

MARK, 
ii  ir        -     -      186 


iv  33  -  v  2,  151 
v  1—16  -  -  186 
ix  24  -  v  3,  236 
x  14  -  -  503 
x  28  -  v  3,  4,  336 
xiv22— 26  509,511 
xv  17  -  v  6,  661 
xv  24—45  -  136 
xv  33  -  v4,  311 
xv  34  -  -  524 
xvi  2—6  -  421 
xvi  15— 17  -  244 
xvi  15—17  -  244 
xvi  15—18     -     267 

LUKE. 
126  -      474 

i30— 33  -  -  105 
i  46,  50,  54,  55  107 
i  68,  69,  76—79  496 
ii  10— 14  -  105 
ii  13  -  4  74,  115 
ii  25,  28,  36,  38,  109 
ii  27—32  -  625,  522 
in  4,  5  -  v  4,  111 
v  4,  6  -  v  6, 134 
v  31  -  -  186 
vi  12  -  -  113 
vii  47,  48  v  3,  241 
x21  -  -  195 
x  21,  22  -  194 
"  x  24  -  -  250 
xii  16,  21  -  433 
xiii  24  -  -  223 
xivl6,17,21— 23  520 
xiv  17,  22,  23  521 
xv  7,  10  312,115 
xv  11—24  307 

xvi  19—26  -  630 
xvi  20,  22  -  631 
xvi  22  -  v  5,  114 
xviii  1,  v5,  223 

xviii  7, 8  -  13 
xviii  8     -    v  5,  285 


INDEX    OF    SCRIP  I 


xviii  10—14  282 
xviii  28  v  3,  4. 
xix  10  -  v4,  35  i 
xix  38,  40  -  684 
xxi  28  -  v  4,  645 
xxii  19,  20  509,  5 !  1 
Xxii  39, 41  -  113 
xxii  43  -  114,  115  \ 
xxii  41-  -  -  524 
xxih  33 — 47  -  136 
xxiii34  v  5, 145,530 
xxiv  1—8  -  421 
xxiv26       -  121 

JOHN. 


i  1,  3,  14 
i  9 

i  13  - 
i  16  - 
i  17  - 
i  29—32, , 
i47  - 
ii  17  - 
iii  3 — 8 
iii  14—16 
in  15  - 
iii  16  - 
iii  16—18 
iii  33  - 
iii  34 
iii  36 
iv  14 
iv  24  - 
v  25  - 
v  36  -  -  v  2,  9.? 
v  39  -  -  v  2,  94 
vi  31, 35,39  -  513 
vi  32,33,48— 51  525 
5~6,  v  4,  156 
vi  55  -  -  122 
vi  66  -  v  3,  189 
vii  18      -    v  6,  162 


-  103 
v  5,  151 
V  5,  153 

-  219 
v  1,  149 

246 

56    -     496 

v  3,  209 

v  2,  1 13 

219 

-  269 

-  241 
196 

-  271 
264 
457 
-  272 
V  4.  94 
3 1 6 
248 


viii56     - 

x7,  9    - 

x  10 

x  17,  18  - 

xii  32 
xiii  15     - 
xiii  15 
xiii  23,  25 

xi\  0     - 


xiv  19 
xv  1,  5 

xvi  J  t 
xvi  16 
xv  ii  4 

xix  2 
xix  30 

xix  34 

XX  1      - 

xx  20 
xx  20,  2 
xx  28 


v  2,  273 

v  12,  150 

: 

v  4,  1    i 

263 

269, 

-  113 
v  5,  151 
- 

- 
V  11,   150 
>,  15J 
V  5,  153 

-  513 
v  6, 

\  : , 
-     514 

-     m 

v  C,  66  L 

121 

136,517 

- 
- 
v  5 

v  10,  L! 


\  5 


i9 

ill      - 
ii  1—11 

ii  23—28 
ii  23—36 


\CTS. 

59  i 
v  1 5,  16,  7 

-       1 2  I 


12G 
267 
1#5 
136 

ii  38       -       -       50  i 

ii  39    -     v,  3  4.  504 

I  iii  22  v  2,108,v  4,151 

v  3,  245 

I  iv  24—28  -  146 
i'iv32  -  v7,52l 
!  vii  37  -  v  2,  108 
I  viii  4     -       v  5,  244 


INDEX    OF   SCRIPTURES- 


viii  33     -       v  3,103  j 
xii  7      -       -       474 
xiii  26     -       -      224  j 
xiii  46       -     v  2,  490  | 
xis;15— 17     -    309 
Xvi  14,  15,  33      305 
Xvi  31      -       -     241 
xvii  30         -  31 

XX  24  -  -  375 
xxvi  28       -         189 

ROMANS. 

i  16  24-8,  322,527 
i  28  -  v  3,  4,  437 
ii  4  -  309, 31 
ii5        -  v2,21 

iii  10— 18  v  4,  5,  182 
iii  19—22  -  198 
iii  20  -  -  241 
iv  6—3  -  203,  205 
iv  19,  20  v  6,  7,  55 
266 


iv20,  2i 
v6,  8 
v8      - 
v  12—14 
v  12—21 
vi  1,2,6 
vi  3,  6    - 
vi9      - 


vii  8,  9, 
vii  ]  1     - 
vii  15,  19 


157  | 

196  J 

183  I 

-         178  1 

-  234  I 

-  502 
v5%6,  136 


14.24 


240 
185 
9.31 


viii  14,  16 

viii  28     - 

viii  32    - 

viii  33 — 39     - 

viii  56    - 

ix  21—23,  20 

x4     - 

X 18       -        v  5, 

xi  2    - 

xi  16, 17      - 


325 
71 

531 
276 

108 
192 
108 
244 
442 
5&ii 


xi  25, 26  -  442 
xii  14  -  v  6,  451 
xiii  1-7  -  589 
xiv  17,19  -  301 
xv  5  -  -  ll^ 
v5,51 
xv  8  -  -  503 
xv  13  -  -  270 
xvi  20        -  281 

v7,4l3 
I.CORINTHIANS 
i23,24  -  247,518 
i  26-31  -  193 
i30  !-  234,235 
ii  7  -  v  3,249 
ii  9,  10  -  654> 
iii  6,  7    .    -  247 

iii  11  -  v  13,  150 
iv  12  -  v  6,  45i 
v7  -  -  164 
vi  3  -  v  5 — 8,  387 
vi  10,  11  -  332 
vii  ,9  -  611 

ix27  -  223 

x  4  -  v  10,  150 
xl6,  17  -  510 
x31  -  v6,  161 
x  32  -  301 

xi  1  v4.  337,  113 
xi23— 26'  509,526 
xiii  1—3  -  305 
xiii  i>_7,  13  -  302 
xiii  10,  12  -  412 
xv  3  -  5*29 

xv  55- -57    -      621 

II.  CORINTHIANS. 

lU  -  -  '2S5 

i  50  -  265 

iill  -  187 

ii  16  -  247 

iv  17,  IS      -  275 

v  I,  5— 8       -  629 


INDEX    OF    S(.!U1JTI  f.f. 


v7      -        *         274| 

iv8        - 

" 

v  5-  ,25 

iv  15 

v  7,  1  so 

v  3»  7» 

iv  17— 19 

.       183 

*  14       196,  10; 

iv  30—38 

- 

v  14,  15          161,  215 

v  23 

v  7.  150 

V    17                   -               22! 

- 

Sjnf) 

v  10            -          '5.') 

V27        - 

-        346 

i*  1.3         "       "57 

vi  16 

v  2,  375 

xij          '            »93| 

fHILIPPlJ 

xi  2           -             540 
xi  14         -      v  3,  iM 
xii  7,  9,  10     -       250  | 

i  23 
ii  s 

-        633 

300 

ii  6-8 

- 

xii9,  10     -     v  4,  532 
v  6 

ii  6       - 

v  5, 10a 

- 

GALATIAXS. 

11  «;— 11 

6'^i 

n  20       -        v  5,  151 
v  b  '53 

v  5»  518 

iii;— 9 

iv-8        -        310 
COLOSSI  AXS. 

iii  10.  1 1,  22           241 

i  9- 

- 

iii  13*  M         '      53° 

.  14      - 

-        5V 

iii  26       -        v  1,  276 

i  16      - 

-       »oa 

iv  4              -             256 

:  20 

164 

jv  ,5,  6      v  9,  10,  161 

ii'9     - 

v  I4f  «5o 

iv  6      -        -         ;6i 

ii  12 

5<S2 

v  2—6          -        506 

i  »4*  l5 

334,  68.5 
-      B56 

v  14       -         v  3,  237 

!'!.'5      - 

vi7         -        -      231 

in  3 

372 

v  22,  23       -       533 

ii;  4 

642 

V17, 8        -         1*5 

iii  5        - 

-     223 

vi  14,   5>  5»  269>  527. 

111  16 

-       99 

228 

I.  THESSALOXIANS. 

EPHESIANS. 
J  3— 6        -           191 
i  7        -  «    -       53i 

i  i3»  H        "         325 

iv  13 — J7        "  0  643 

iv  16        -       v»,  115 

v  10       -         -       529 

I.  TIMOTHY. 

i  17—20        -       324 

in 

249 

ii  1,  5       -       v  2,  22  | 

i  13       - 

v  3,  4,  521 

ii  12                -       t33 

11  1—3 

-        589 

ii  13       -         -       222 

"5 

-      401 
v  6,-,  151 
v  6,  153 

ii  20        -     v  13,  150 

iii  9.  lo         -         103 

iii  16 — 21       -        430 

iii  15 

453 

INDEX    OF    SCRIPTURES. 


ill  l6        -  -        155  \ 

v  6,  103 
vi  16  •  v  2,  44 

II.  TIMOTHY. 
i9,  10  -  226 
i  12  -  322>  375 
vi  -  v  4>532 
i»i  5  "  "  »*9 
iii  15.  l6  "  92  I 
iii  16,  17  "  93 
iv6-8,  18  -  339 
iv  7>  8         -        028 

TITUS. 
is        -        -        176 
ii  to— 13        ■      23° 
ii  13      -        v  6,  514 
ii.  3-7         "        225 

HEBREWS, 
i  '.    2  *  92 

;  3      .      v  2,  i5i 

i  5  -         v  4,  102 

i6  -  -  106 
17  -  115. 'l4 
i  i o—t.9  -  6'-9 
i  14  i?4»  »5i  474 
ii,5— 9  -  i9°>  »34 
ii9  .  121 

ii  10  -  v  11,  151 
ii  14—18         -      215 

iii  3.  5.  $  "  2*6 
iii  7-11         426,42- 

iii  13  -  l%5 

iv  2  -  4a8 

iv  7  -  426,  427 
iv  15,  16  -  262 
v  7       -         -  262 

v  12 — 14  -  428 
vi  11,  TJ  -  337 
vi  17 — 19  -  176 
vii  22  -  v  7,  151 
vii  23 — 27  -  144 
vii  1,3,21,23—25,494 


vii  25       - 

V2, 

149 

1x7,  12,  24, 

25 

144 

:.x  11,  &c. 

v8, 

»5* 

ix  14,  26 

- 

b)? 

ix  26 

162, 

163 

;x  27 

XI 

■ 

615 

108 

X  1  — 12 

. 

145 

X4— 9    - 

162, 

i63 

X  12 

v8, 

151 

x  ?9,  20 

- 

401 

X28        - 

- 

246 

xi  1,  3,8,  10    - 

273 

Xii    »  —  4 

- 

337 

xii  2 

- 

269 

v  5 

226 

xii  15 

v6 

182 

xii  18 — 23 

- 

462 

xii  24 

- 

xii  29 

- 

xiii  7,  8 

. 

619 

xiii  10,  15, 

v6, 

423 

JAMES. 

i  17 

v 

5.44 

ji26           - 

v5 

223 

J  ii  lo 

- 

241 

ii    17—20, 

26 

268 

iv  7 

- 

188 

iv  14 

- 

611 

I.  PETER 

ig-5 

- 

>25 

i  7 

vg 

,  15° 

i8        - 

298,  270 

i  11 

- 

121 

1  >8,  19 

- 

512 

ii  2 

- 

161 

ii  4,6 

- 

455 

ii  21 

v^ 

„  »5i 

ii  21,  22 

- 

113 

ii  24 

163,  169 

iii  18 

. 

335 

v8 

188 

iNDI-;x    Or    SCHIPTL'KKb. 


II.  PETER. 

i  19 

iii  5— »5 

_ 

U 

iii  7— 14 

• 

435 

I  JOHN. 

j  7       - 

- 

209 

ii  1 

v9. 

'5» 

ii  16 

- 

43i 

ii  19       - 

. 

iHq 

ii  20,   27 

v4 

166 

>«i  «t  3 

- 

161 

iii  .5 

. 

1*3 

iii  8 

v5> 

826 

Vi'£ 

43' 

v6,8 

. 

5'7 

JUDE. 

6 

196, 

'97 

24»  2.5 

.214 

REVELATION 

»5— 7 

»S* 

53o 

1  10 

422, 

423 

87 

016 

ii  26,  27 

- 

387 

ii  28       - 

v.5- 

5«2 

iii  21          v 

6—8,387 

iv  4,  io,  11 

- 

059 

V5— 11     - 

v4. 

»5» 

v-4 

■  53 

v6-9 

i59 

v  6,  8—12 

- 

i55 

v  11—13 

- 

154 

V  12 

via        -  v  j. 

vi  14—17  v4,  5, 
vi  15,  1  6        v  4, 

v4. 

v  & 
vii  9.  15    -     v3, 
vii  13—17    6/i6, 
vii  16,  17 
x-  15 
XV   1 1 
x ii  7 — 12 
X'i  12 
xiv  lo,  11 
xiv,  13 

xv  3       -         156, 
xv  3,  4          v  10, 

XV!    19 

xvii  6 

xviii  20,  21 
xix  13      -       v  3, 
xiv  16       -      v  3. 
v  3. 
xx  15  \'4,  5, 

xxi  2 — 4 
xxi  5—8 
xxi  27 
xxii  1,  2,  14 
xxii  2  -     v  4, 

xxii  2,  14 
xxii  16     v  4,  15, 
xxii  20 


•5* 

1  ,1 

2to 

M3 

6.57 
407 
644 

337 
480 
188 
C46 
623 
47? 
15' 
479 
479 
291 
1 63 
I3« 
i53 
3<>9 

<528 

5j6 
150 
f5* 


Fims. 


A 

SELECTION 

OF 

MORE  THAN  THREE  HUNDRED 

HYMNS, 

FROM    THE 

MOST  APPROVED   AUTHORS, 

ON  A 

GREAT  VARIETY  OF  SUBJECTS. 

Among  which  are 

ALL  THE  HYMXS  OF  DR.   WATTS, 

ADAPTED    TO    PUBLIC    AND   PRIVATE 
WORSHIP,  NOT  FOUND  IN  THE 

EDITIONS  NOW  IN  USE- 


BY  JAMES  M.  WINCHELL,  A.  M. 
Pastor  of  the  First  Baptist  Church  in  Boston, 


BOSTON: 

Published  by  James  Loring,  and  Lincoln  &  Edmands. 

1819. 


District  of  Massachusetts,  to  wit': 

DISTRICT  CLERKS  OFFICE. 


;**•":  RE  IT  REMEMBEREb,thatontbe  twelfth 
{L.S.J  day  of  May,  A.  D.  1819,  and  in  the  forty-third 
.......  year  of  the  Independence  of  the  United  States 

•it"     \ini-l  ica.    Jnmr;  M.  li'i  nehel! ,  .Jnnf*  I 

I.  incoln,  nml  Thomtu  Edmonds,  of  die  said  District, 
have  deposited  in  this  Office  the  title  of  a  Book,  tin- 
riirht  whereof  thi  y  claims  as  proprietors,  in  the  words 
following,  to  wit: 

"  A  Selection  of  more  tlian  three  hundred  Hynnft. 
from  tlie  mn-,t  approved  Authors,  on  a  great  variety  of 
subjects.  Among  which  are  all  the  Hymns  of  Dr.  Watts. 
adapted  10  Public  and  Private  Worship,  not  found  in 
the  Editions  now  in  use.  By  JAMES  M.  WINCHELL, 
A.M.  Pastor  of  the  First  Baptist  Church  in  Boston." 

In  conformity  to  the  art  of  the  Congress  of  the  United 
States,  entitled,  "An  Act  for  the  Enemiragemeni  of 
Learning,  i>y  securing  the  Copies  of  Maps,  Charts  and 

Rooks,   to  the  Autltotl  and   Proprietors  of  such  Copies. 

during  the  times  then  in    nentioned  :"  and  also  to  an 
Act  entitled,  "  \n  Act  supplementary  to  an  Act,  en> 
In  Aet  for  the  Encouragement  of  Learaiag,  b) 
securing  the  Copies  of  Maps, Charts  and  Rooks,  to  tin 
Authors  and   Proprietors   of  such   Copies,  during  the 
herein    mentioned;    and  extending  die  benefits 
•  i  the  Arts  of  Designing, Engraving  and  Etch- 
ing Historical,  and  other  Prints." 

TVO    W    DWIS  S  C,cr!'  °f  the  n' 


PREFACE. 

fJi'IE  number  of  Hymns  in  this  Selection 
has  been  limited  to  a  little  over  three 
hundred,  for  the'  purpose  of  rendering  it 
convenient  to  bind  them  in  the  same  vol- 
ume with  the  Psalms  and  Hymns  of  Dr. 
Watts,  to  which  they  are  designed  as  a 
supplement.  For  the  same'' purpose  also, 
some  of  the  Hymns  have  been  abridged, 
that  the  volume  might  not  be  extended  to 
an  immoderate  size. 

In  one  respect  at  least,  it  is  thought  this 
Selection  will  be  preferable  to  any  now  in 
circulation.  It  contains  the  whole  of  the 
Sacred  Poetry  of  Dr.  Watts,  adapted  to 
the  purposes  of  devotion  and  praise,  not 
found  in  the  common  editions. 

An  addition  of  nearly  eighty  Hymns 
from  the  pen  of  that  4t  sweet  singer  in  Is- 
rael," to  those  already  in  use,  cannot  but 
be  highly  grateful  to  the  Christian  public. 
In  point  of  sentiment  and  poetry,  they  will 
be  found  worthy  of  the  just  celebrity  of 
their  distinguished  author.  Of  the  char- 
acter of  the  other  hymns,  it  is  left  for  the 
public  to  judge. 

Care  has  been  taken  to  give  as  great  a 
variety  as  tiie  limits  of  the  work  would  ad- 
mit. Many  excellent  hymns  on  particular 
subjects  might  have  been  inserted,  but 
they  would  have  excluded  others  on  sub- 
jects equally  important. 

A  primary  object,  after  giving  the  whole. 
of  Dr.  Watts,  has  been  to  select  the  best 
HymnsT>nsubp(»ts  which  he  had  omitted  ; 
and  the  compiler  flatters  himself  that  this 
work,  containing  as  it  does  m.ore  th  -\x  a 
thousand  Psalms  and  Hymns,  of  ap- 
proved excellence,  will  furnish  the  church- 
es of  Christ  with  a  supply  of  sacred  poe- 
try i  better  suited  to  all  subjects  and  occa- 
sions,   tlim    any    heretnfore.    public 


iv  PREFACE. 

while,  by  throwing  the  whole  into  or* 
ume,  the  price  is  reduced,  and  the  confu- 
sion arising  from  the  use   of  two  books, 

avoided. 

It  affords  me  no  small  gratification,  that 
both  the  plan  and  the  select  Hymns  have 
received  the  approbation  of  many  whose 
judgment  and  ttste  the  public  have  long 
been  accustomed  to  respect.  But  the 
sideration  that  the  book  may  be  used  in 
the  same  congregation  with  the  common 
editions  of  Watts,  will  probably  best  rec- 
ommend it  to  the  attention  of  Christians. 

It  has  long  been  a  subject  of  regret 
among  judicious  persons,  of  all  religious 
denominations,  that  so  many  hymns  should 
have  obtained  circulation,  which  are  en- 
tirely destitute  of  poetic  merit,  and  which 
serve  only  to  corrupt  the  taste,  and  excite 
ihe  passions  without  benefiting  the  heart. 

The  injurious  effects  of  sue!,  hymns  it  is 
hoped  the  use  of  this  Supplement  will 
have  a  tendency  to  counteract,  and  at  the 
same  time  preserve  entii  e  those  inimitable 
compositions  of  Dr.  Watts,  which  many 
persons  of  late,  have  discovered  too  much 
willingness  to  mutilate  or  neglect.  No 
selection,  however  excellent  should  be  suf- 
fered to  supersede  the  use  of  them. 

"  It  is  deemed  unnecessary  to  make  any 
apology  for  taking  a  few  hymns,  from  au- 
thors who  differ  in  doctrinal  sentiments, 
from  myself  and  the  churches  with  which 
I  am  iii  connexion.  The  hymns  them 
selves,  superiour  in  their  kind,  and  on 
subjects  in  which  all  real  Christians  agree. 
must  and  will  be  their  own  apology." 

May  the  great  Head  of  the  Church 
bless  this  humble  effort  to  promote  his 
glory,  and  the  beauty  of  Christian  wor- 
ship. 

JAMES  M.  WINCHKIT 

Boston,   May.  1819. 


TABLE 

QF  the  first  uses  to  the  supplement. 


Hymn 
ABSENT  from  flesh,  O  blissful   thought 
Absurd  and  vain  attempt  to  hjnd 
Adam,  our  father  and  ouv  head         • 
Afflicted  san.t,  to  Christ  draw  near 
Again  the  i.ord  of  life  and  light 
Ail  haii   the  power  of  Jesus'  name 
Almighty  King  1    whose  wondrous  hand 
Almighty  Maker   God     .... 
Am   i  a  soldier  of  the  cross 
And  is  this  life  prolong'd  to  me 
And  is  the  gospel  peace  and  love     . 
Angels  !   roll  tiie  rock  away 
Another  six  days'  work  is  done 
Are  those   tin   happy  persons  here 
As  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  hung     . 
As   birds  their  infant  brood  protect 
At  anchor  laid,  remote  from  home    . 
Awake  my   soul,  lift  up  thine  eye     . 
Awake,  my  sou.,  stretch  every  nerve 
Awake  my  zeal,  awaKe  my  love 
Awake,  ye  saints,  anil  raise  your  eyes 
Before  thy  throne,  eternal    King 
Ik  hold  the  sons,  the  hell's  of  God 
Behold  the  long  expected  uiiic  draw   nefl 
11  lest  be  the  tie  that  binds 
liiest  is  the  man  whose  heart  expands 
Blessed  are  the  sons  of  God 
Blessed  Redeemer  I  how  divine 
Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow  .        . 

Celestial  King  1  our  spirits  lie      .        . 
Christ,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day 
Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come 
Com*',  humble  sinner,  in  whose  breast 
Come    in,  thuu  blessed  of  the  Born 
Come,  Lord,  and  warm  each  languid  heai'l 
Come,  let  us  search  our  ways  and  see 
Conn.-,  thou  fount  of  every  blessing   . 
Come,  thou  soui-trausfbrniing  Spurt    . 
Come,  weary  souls,  with  sms   lustiest 
Come,  ye  that  love  the  Saviour's  name 
Come,  ye  that  know    and  fear  the  Lord 
Compar'd  with    Christ,  m  all   beside 
Curst  be  the  man,  forever  curst  ♦ 

Dear  refuge  of  my  wearj   soul    . 
Dear  Saviour,  we  are  thme 
Dear  Saviour,  we   rejoice  to  hear 
Deep  are  the  wounds  which  sin  has  made 
Lhist  thou,  dear  Jesus,  sulfer  shame 
Demded  souls  that  seek  to  find    . 
Do  lksh  and  nature  uicaa  to  die 
Do  I   beneve  what  Jesus  saith     . 
Do  thou,  my  soul,  in  sacred  lays 
Earth   has  engross'd  my  love  too  long 
Eiicoiiij)..ss'd  with  clouds  of  disiiess    . 
Ens.av'd  by  sin,  and  bound  in  chains 
Eternal  God!  almighty  cause 
Eternal   God!   enthron'd  on  high 
Eternal  power  i  whose  high  aoode     < 
Z  2 


n  TABLE  OF  FIRS1    I  I 

•    Pi  wer,  almigJ  ly  God     . 
Eten  al   m  isdoiu,  ihi  e   «.    praise 
J  -.'ii  thy  i>«,w .  r.  t,'i>   righl  maintain 
•  at  lii.  nd,  :i  si.- .  t  fan  «.  I 
.  »<    rupplhu  i  bow 
Father, ador'd  in   world*  above    . 
Father,  how    nidi    t!i\   glories  dune    . 
rather,  is  nol  thy  proimw    picdg'd     . 
of  glory,  to  ili-v   name      .       . 
•  :   '  ■  pi  i<  i  !   in  thj   word 
Father  (tour  feeble  rmee 
Father  of  all,  thj   can    «<    bi.ss 
J  ither  of  im  Hi-  s,  H.  tbi    house 
Father  of  faithful  AbnuYm,  bear 
Fv  a  ompoK  |be  mind 

For  ;i   si  taoo  call'd    to  part 
Frequent  tin    da]   of  tied  returns     . 
Glorj    to  God  on  high    .... 

m  n  name  mj   soul  adorts 
God  11  ov(  i  in  ■  ii.)sn  rioui  way 

i  i   in)    Id'-,  through  all  its    days 
God  of  .  UrrnitT,  from  thee 

ing  Miimd 

Great  Authoi  of  the  inrmortal  mind 
God  <f  Providence!  thy  ways 
God,  *tia  from  thy  sovereign  grace 

I  iod,  lli\     holy    law    it  quires      . 

Greai  (  od,  thy  matchless  eare  »t-  bless 
Great  God,  th<   Datiom  of  the  earth 
Great  ».<(!.  n    ihee  my  evening  song 

1   od,  vi-   snip  1 1 1 a t  mighty  hand 
.line, 
i   B    .  thy  matchless  power 
<        •   Lord  of  angels,  we  adore 
Great  rah  r  i  f  tin    earth  and  dues     . 
Guide  me,  0  tiiou  great  Jehovah         . 
Hat!  '.   might]    .Usus!   how  divine 

ii.  u  once  despised  Jeans 
Hark,   tin    glad   sound  ;  the  Saviour  eomes 
Hark  !  the  herald  angels  sing 
Happy  beyond  expression  be       . 
Happy    die  man,  who  finds  the  grace 
Hath   God   been  faithful  to  bis  void 
He  lives!  the  gnat  Redeemer  lms 
Hear,  Lord,  th<    gong  of  praise  and  pray 
Hear,  gracious  God,  n  \   bumble  moan 
He  dies,  the  friend  or  shiners  dies 
Hence  from  mj    soul,  my  sins,  depart 
Ho  !  every  one  that  thirsts,  draw  nigh 
Holy   and   revtrend   is   tht    name 
Honour  and  happiness  unite 
How  charming  is  the  place         .        . 
How  art   tb)    servants  bltss'd,  O  Lord 
How    helpless  guilty  nature  lies 
How    is  our  nature  spoi.*tl   by  sin 
How  long  shail  death  the  t\'rant  reign 
How   oft,  alas !   this  wretched  heart    . 
How    pncioits  is  the  book   divine 
How    precious  is  thy   woid.  O  Ged    . 
How   rieh    thy  gifts,  Almighty  King 
How    soft  tin-  voids  my   Saviour  sptaks 
THovv  vast  the  treasure  we  possess 


TABLE  OF  FIRST  LINES* 

I  ask'd  the  Lord  that  I  might  grow 
I  love  thy  kingdom,  Lord    . 
I  see  the  pleasant  bed    .... 
Ir.dulg-rnt  God,  whose  bounteous  dare 
Infinite  power,  eternal  Lord 
In  glad  amazement,  Lord,  we  stand 
Inquire,  ye  pilgrims,  for  the  way 
Is  it  a  thing  of  good  report 
Jesus,  I  love  thy  charming  name 
Jesus,  I  sing  thy  matchless  grace 
Jesus,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone 
Jesus,  my  Lord,  how  rich  thy  grace 
Jesus,  our  Saviour  and  our  God         . 
Jesus,  th-;  spring  of  joys  divine 
Jesus,  thy  blood  and  righteousness 
Jesus,   thy  blessings  are  not  few 
Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul 
Jesus,  full  of  all  compassion 
Keep  silence,  all  created  things 
Kindred  in  Christ  for  his  dear  sake 
Let  avarice,  from  shore  to  shore 
Let  party  nanits  no  more     . 
Let  those  who  bear  the  Christian  name 
Let  Zion's  watchmen  aii  awake  . 
Lord,  at  th\   feet  we  sinners  lie 
Lord,  at  thy  tabic  I  lxhoid 
Look  do\\n,"0   Lord,  with   p.tying  eye 
Lord,  didst   thou  send  thj    Son  to  die 
Lord,  hast  thou  made  me  know  thy  ways 
Lord,  how    delightful   'tis  to  s(  t  . 

Lord,  in  the  temples  of  thy  grace 
Lord,  I  am  pain  d  but  I  resign. 
Lord  of  my  life,  O  may  thy   praise 
Lord  of  the  worlds  below 
Lord,  send  thy  word,  and  let   it  fly 
Lord,   'tis  an  "infinite  delight 
Lord,  what  is  man,  extremes  hew  wide 
Lord,  when  our  raptur'd  thought  surveys 
Lord,  when  we  see   a  saint  of  thine 
Mark,  when  tempestuous  winds  arise 
Mark  the  soft-falling  snow 
Methinks  the  last  great  day  is  come    . 
Mortals,  awake,  with  angels  join 
K]    God,  I  bow  before   thy  feet 
My  God,  I  low,  and  I  adore 
My  helper  God,  I   bless  his  name 
My  Sv.ui  survey  thy  happiness     . 
My  sorrows  like  a  flood 
My  thoughts,  that  often  mount  the  skies 
My  times  of  sorrow  and  of  joy 
Must  all  the  charms  of  nature  then 
Must  friends  and  kindred  drop  and  die 
Not  by  the  laws  of  innocence 
Not  all  the  nobles  of  the  earth 
No  strength  of  nature  can  suffice       « 
No  war,  nor  battle's  sound 
Now  begin  the  heavenly  theme 
Now   let  our  drooping  hearts  revive  . 
Now  let  our  voices  join 
Now  we  are  met  in  holy  fear     . 
O  for  a  closer  walk  with  God    » 
7>  3 


1U1 


VBLE  Or    1 : 


o  fbr  a  tin.  g 

<>  happ}   sum,  ilut  iim  •>  mi  Iirli 
o  how    i    <>M-  iliv   liol)    law 
O  righteous   <iii(],  ihou  j>  i 
<>   I  in. I,  cnothi  r  day    n  flow  ii 
O  Lord,  m>    hi^t  di'ins  fulfil      . 
0   mj    mil,  what  meant  tlii»  tat  I 
<>  ill. hi,  before  whose  jrracious  throne 
n,  the  up  tehed's  sure  retreat    . 
liuiui  ase,  ili'  amazing  height  . 
•>  »liut  I  kne  '.v  tin    -'  en  i   |i  ace 
*  •  'lis   a   lovely  thiug  to  Bee 
O  wii.it  stupendous  mere]   shines 

mj  hills  of  darkness 
Of  all  Ui.   joys  arc   mortals  know 
On  t]i«-<-  each  BDomiag,  0  nrj   God 
©nr  Country  is  Emmanuel's  ground    . 
Our  little  bark  on  boisterous  st.o 
Oar  Lord  is  risen  frdm   tli    dead 

'tis,  a   grace   divine 

Peace  '.  'tis  (be  Lord*  Jehovah's  hand 

"    the  Lord,  immortal  chair    . 

.  d    ir  J<  sos  !  at  tliy  fc.-t 
Questions  ujid  doubts  be  heard  no  more 

!    tht-  Lord   is   King 
Basniirk,  my  son!,  the  narrow  bound 
Saviour,   visit  thy   plantation 
See,  gracious   God,   before  thy   throne 
liee  how   the  mounting    sun 

ui's  gentle  Shepherd  stand 
Mtall  ■thrists  dare  insult  the  cross 
Shepherd  of  Israel,  bend  thine  ear    . 
Shepherd  of  Israel         .... 

rejoice,  lift  up  your  i 
Sinnet,  o   why  so  thoughtless  grown 

.    the     voice   of  God    n  raid 
Sovereign  of  life,  I  own  tin    band 

dare  I  how  glorious  he    . 
Stem  winter  throws  his  icj   chains    . 
Stretchy  on   the   cross,  the' Saviour  dies 
Sweet  is  the  love  that  mutual    glows 
Sweet  was  the  time  when  lirst  l  Gets 
The  biilows  swell,  the  winds  are  high 
The  deluge,  at  the  Almighty's  cnii    . 
The  earth  and  all  the  heavenly  frame 
The  evils  that    beset   our   path      . 
The  God  of  low   wiil   sure   indulge    . 
The   gloiious  armies  of  the  sky 
The  Lord  on  mortal  worms  look*  down 
The  Lord  will  happiness  divine         . 
The  Lord  my  pasture   shall   prepare 
The   Lord,  how    fearful   is  his  name    . 
Ti;e  mighty  frame  of  glorious  grace 
The  righteous   Lord.  supremely   great 
The  spacious  firmament  on  high 
Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive 
There  is  a  fountain  rill'd  with  blood 
Thou  art,  O   Gofl.  a  spirit  true    . 
Thou  didst,  O  mighty   God,  exist 
Thou  only  centre  of  my  rest 
Thou  only  Sovereign  of  my  heart     . 


TABLE  OF  FIRST  LINES. 

Through  all  tlie  downward  tracts  of  time" 

Thine  earthly  sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love 

This  is  the  least  of  heavenly  wine    . 

Tims  far    'tis  well,  you  read,  you  pray 

Thy  bounties,  gracious  God 

Thy  names,  how  infinite  they  be 

;  J  is  a  point  I  long  to  know 

*Tis  finish'd  !  so  the  Saviour  cried     . 

'lis  my  happiness  below 

To   thee,  who  reign'st,  suprcvne  above 

To  praise  the  ever  bounteous  Lord    . 

'  1'was  God  preserv'd  me  by  his  power 

Unveil  thy  bosom,  faithful  tcmb 

We  bless  the  eternal  source  of  light 

What  glory  giids  the  sacred  page 

What  heavenly  man,  or  mighty  God 

What  is  our  God,  or  what  his  name 

What  scenes   of  honour   and  of  dread 

What  shall  the  dying  sinner  do  . 

What  strange  perplexities  arise    . 

What  various  hindrances  we  meet 

What  vain  desires  and  passions  vain 

When   Abrah'm,  fiil'd  with  sacred  awe 

When  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  God 

When  blooming  youth  is  snatch'd  away 

When  darkness    long  has  veil'd  my  mind 

When  fancy  spreads  her  boldest  wings     . 

When,  marshall'd  on  the  nightly  plain 

When  pale  with  sickness,  oft  hast  thou 

When  shall  thy  lovely  face    be  seen 

When  sickness  shakes  the  languid  frame 

When  the  Eternal  bows  the  skies 

When  the  last  trumpet,  awful  voice  . 

When  tumults  of  unruly  fear 

When  verdure  clothes  the  fertile  fields    . 

W  here  is  my  God  ?  does  he  retire     . 

Where  shall  we  sinners  hide  our  heads    . 

Where  shall  the  guilty  sinner  go 

Where  two  or  three,  with  sweet  accord    . 

Wherefore  should  man,  frail  child  of  clay 

Wherewith,  O  Lord,  shall  I  draw    near    . 

While  1  arn  banish'd  from  thy  house 

While  o'er  our  guilty  land,  O   Lord 

While  shepherds  watch'd  their  flocks  by  night 

Whilst  thee  I  seek, protecting  Power 

Why  should  our  mourning  thoughts  delight 

With  cheerful  voices  rise  and  sing    . 

With  humble  heart  and  tongue 

With  tears  of  anguish  I  lament 

Witness,  ye  saints,  that  God  is  true 

Would  you  win   a  soul  to  God 

Ye  humble  souls,  complain  no  more 

Ye  humble  saints,  proclaim  abroad     . 

Ye  humble  souls,  approach  your  God 

Ye  hearts,  with  youthful  vigour  warm 

Ye  messengers  of  Christ       .... 

Ye  mourning  saints,  whose  streaming  tears 

Ye  sons  of  men,  with  joy  record        . 

Ye  wretched,  hungry,  starving  poor 

Yes  !  the  Reeeemer  rose       .... 

Zeal  is  that  pure  and  heavenly  flame 


INDEX 

OF  SCRIPTURLS  TO  THL    SUPPLEMENT. 


t ).. 

V.T. 

|I>nin. 

(  h. 

\  » 1 . 

Hyion 

Mi. 

V.T.       H)fl.)t. 

(■cm  m>.            4'' 

10 

1 

S3 

7                     70 

5 

22 

75  51 

1 

135,1 

ts 

1 

6 

V 

75  51 

17 

1.  . 

If 

7                  102 

7 

7—11 

85  68 

18 

u 

10 

1* 

21—32 

2.3 

73 

28 

11  , 

15    223,135,138 

•7 

o 

171 

73 

28 

228,2*1 

1 

1—3              48 

Exodus. 

81 

13 

•3 

1—3            205 

u 

3-6 

71 

11 

113 

.3 

4               87,88 

is 

11 

>.• 

87 

4 

175,17- 

60 

2 

Leriticot. 

M 

. 

Jt  rem  iuh. 

M 

7 

9 

90 

.' 

I 

13                  62 

Numbers. 

90 

12 

1  1- 

3 

23 

12 

3 

132 

■7 

2 

24 

1 

23 

Deuteronomy. 

99 

5 

1 

9 

23224             120 

f 

29 

111 

28—37 

271 

10 

7                   HI 

6 

4 

18 

103 

13 

111 

10 

12               21223 

7 

0 

6 

104 

3 

21-25 

23 

6 

2] 

15—26 

94 

107  23—30 

31,32 

13 

16                   11 

32 

10 

195 

113 

6 

3 

Lamentations. 

33 

25 

104 

LIS 

19-84 

182,183 

3 

39                  107 

J.  Samuel 

119 

9 

Eztkitl. 

7 

12 

241 

119  54 

171 

13 

11           100,207 

I.  Kin 

ps. 

119  67 

1532271 

'•5 

10                   104 

3 

22-54  175,176 

119  67—97 

271 

S7 

1—10          189 

Nefai .. 

iah. 

119  75 

130,140 

Daniel. 

1 

17 

118 

119  82—89 

190 

4 

35                   13 

Jot 

119 

105 

39 

7 

10                   15 

1 

21 

'l  40,1 41 

122 

1 

182,183 

■6 

4                    13 

5 

2:* 

4 

133 

129,13! 

Joel. 

g 

8 

21 

:  17 

195 

3 

17                 194 

S> 

12 

140.141 

L38 

2,6 

3 

Jonah. 

11 

7 

10,12 

143 

2 

108 

4 

7—10          163 

23 

3 

I' 

!  1? 

34 

Micafa. 

M 

5        81,82,K8 

149 

2 

64 

6 

6,7,8     75,81, 

29 

3 

76,16C 

l  19 

4 

139 

128. 

87 

5— 23 

10-lU 

Proverbs. 

Z«  chaiialb 

Palm*. 

3 

7 

111 

13 

1                  62 

2 

6 

t 

■ 

13,17 

145 

1 

17                   194 

2 

8 

221 

- 

17 

253 

Malaehi- 

•1 

6 

166 

14 

15 

134 

3 

16,18             218 

6 

1-9 

2722*76 

14 

32 

283 

Matthew. 

8 

4 

2,3,11? 

1" 

8 

145 

2 

2                  156 

15 

143 

19 

11 

134 

5 

5                   117 

19 

3,39,40 

22 

3 

134 

5 

48                       2 

Si 

3 

9 

Scclesiastes. 

6 

9_13          186 

23 

4 

28,104 

3 

11 

10—12 

7 

12    122,123124 

24 

54,55 

9 

7—10  277J28i: 

ri 

12                    67 

26 

2 

172 

12 

13 

HI 

9 

27                  150 

34 

18 

137,138 

Solomon' 

»  Song. 

10 

38                   142 

3-1 

1—10 

276 

4 

12 

OS 

11 

28                  103 

37 

11 

132 

Isaiah. 

13 

3                  187 

41 

1 

257 

9 

6,7 

5E 

15 

22                  150 

42 

1-3 

178,179 
159,162 

29 

19 

132 

18 

20                  227 

42 

5 

31 

5,6 

194— 196 

19 

13,14             174 

43 

3 

222 

25 

1—10 

222 

19 

20,22     254,355 

43 

56 

159,162 

42 

21 

81 

22 

1—10          101 

45 

1—11 

;  64 

44 

24 

21 

22 

37—39  122,124 

45 

5 

■    89 

46 

10 

i: 

23 

5     .             147 

45 

12 

21,22 

49 

16 

195 

25 

35,40             231 

INDEX  OF  SCRIPTURES. 


Ch. 

Ver. 

Hvmn. 

Ch 

Ver.     Hymn. 

Ch 

Ver. 

Hymn. 

27 

39 

91 

3 

34                     74 

4 

13,14 

217 

28 

20 

286 

11 

12,33         5.244 

6 

16 

2 

Mart 

12 

1                 '126 

Titus. 

10 

14 

174 

14 

1—14          168 

2 

4 

87.88 

12 

29 

18 

I 

Corinthians. 

2 

14 

93 

15 

27 

91 

1 

9                     6 

3 

2 

132 

Luke. 

1 

18—31       97,9<- 

3 

5 

92 

I 

68 

87,88 

1 

31                   12C 

Hebrews. 

2 

10 

43,47 

3 

21                   144 

1 

3 

93 

7 

38 

135,138 

3 

22                   164 

1 

11,12 

5 

12 

5 

111 

9 

24,27             148 

4 

12 

89 

13 

34 

195 

15 

10                    8C 

6 

18 

93,158 

14 

22 

101,116 

15 

55            53,20t 

6 

12 

133 

u 

7 

135,136 

15 

56,57     290,294 

7 

25 

57,59 

16 

17 

6 

II.  Corinthians. 

9 

2 

87,88 

17 

13 

150 

5 

1—9            291 

9 

24 

67,59 

IS 

6 

174 

7 

10           135,l3t 

9 

14 

73,74 

18 

13    118,135,138 

B 

9                    St 

10 

23 

6 

11 

19 

133 

g 

14                    80 

10 

36 

133 

23 

4 

91 

10 

4                  170 

10 

12 

57,59 

23 

34 

94 

12 

9   104,107,153 

11 

13 

171 

John 

13 

5                  172 

12 

1 

148 

1 

12 

71,72 

Galatians. 

12 

2—12 

U53 

1 

29 

74 

2 

20                  82 

12 

3 

'210 

1 

14—17 

68,69 

3 

10                    94 

13 

1 

129,131 

3 

8 

105 

3 

13               87,3J 

13 

17 

214 

3 

5 

92 

4 

5               87,88 

James. 

3 

14 

129,131 

4 

6                    72 

1 

3,4 

133 

4 

6-19 

128 

4 

18                  147 

-1 

14 

273 

4 

9 

277,278 

Ephesians. 

5 

10,11 

133 

4 

24 

16 

1 

7               S7,8S 

I.  Peter. 

4 

35 

22W  1 

22                    63 

1 

15     - 

9 

6 

67,68 

90,197 

2 

1—10            9S 

1 

19 

'73,74 

11 

16 

290 

2 

14               73,74 

1 

22 

129,131 

1-1 

17,18 

5C,51 

4 

15            63,  W 

2 

V 

66 

17 

11 

90 

4 

8—12          20i 

2 

11 

171 

19 

30 

51 

6 

11—13          17( 

2 

21 

49 

21 

15 

128 

Philippians. 

2 

20 

133 

Acts 

1 

23                 2? 

3 

4 

132 

2 

37 

95 

2 

5                      4 

I.  John. 

3 

8 

125 

2 

6—10            5( 

2 

l 

59 

4 

12 

68 

3 

lli-14          14} 

3 

1,2 

71 

10 

36 

6J 

4 

8           110,111 

4 

8 

14,163 

13 

29 

108 

114,143,13-. 

5 

7 

17 

Komans. 

Colossians. 

5 

10 

97 

1 

19,20 

1 

1 

4          129,13] 

5 

20 

61 

i 

16 

99,1 16 

1 

18                    6? 

Revelation. 

2 

4 

135,136 

3 

1—3              157 

1 

12 

216 

3 

25 

73,105 

3 

11                    60 

1 

13 

58 

3 

20-28 

108,109 

3 

12                  132 

4 

8 

9 

5 

J— 5 

133 

4 

14              87,88 

5 

2-9 

192 

fi 

23 

61 

I. 

Thessalonians. 

5 

9    87,88,73,74 

7 

5—10 

96 

4 

1                   75 

5 

11 

15 

7 

9 

108 

4 

13-18    293,294 

5 

12 

74 

7 

12—19 

78 

5 

24                      6 

7 

17 

62 

7 

14—21 

152 

I.  Timothy. 

15 

12 

74 

8 

1j2 

152 

1 

15                    82 

14 

3 

64,74 

8 

2—8 

92 

1 

18                  170  20 

12 

295 

8 

14—19 

71,72 

2 

3                  266  21 

6 

62 

8 

28 

144 

3 

13                  137 

22 

50 

"296 

Syllabus  oi  ,  ,  mi  , 

the  supplew  i 


i  i.i  GOD  in  al- 

lical  ord  .-.  fiom       ....  |  to  1 

CRJ    (TIOK    AND   PROVIDENCE  -    -  31  -  -    •* 

i   M\  LHSAL   PRAISE 

S<  RIP'J  l  RE 

CHRIS  J        

His  birth i3  - 

1  ifc  uid   Ministry 4«  * 

Sufferings  and  Deata so- 
li. •  n,i  .  ;  ii.it       ........  52  - 

Bsjpn  mid  Exaltation      -    -    -  55  - 
luti  in  ukm       ...    ..... 

Dominion       58 

CHAR  \<    I  BR8  01    CHRIST  m  tjpto- 

59  -  -     70 

DOCTRINES  ok   i  UK  GOSPEL  inal- 

pllalx  tu-;ll   order,  from                     -     -  71 

LAW    AM)  GOSPEL 

Invitations  and  Promises     •   —  •   •  100  -•  I#4 

HOLY  SPIHI  1 16J 

Graeea  of  Uu.  Spirit,  in  alphabetical 

ottter,  from 107  ••  U8 

THE  CHRISTIAN 140  --171 

WORSHIP m 

Private 1"-! 

Family , 173  --  174 

Publw        175  --  I7y 

Lord's  dny 180  --  183 

/  rawer 1M  --Ml 

JBef'ure  Strmon 188  -  -  189 

After  Sermon 190  --  193 

THE  CHURCH 194  .- 232 

lord's  Supper 205  -- 210 

tiotts 211  --  218 

Missionary    Meetings 2iy  -.226 

Conference  Meetings 227  .-330 

Collections ...---' 

TIMES  AND  SEASONS       2.'.  --276 

Morning  and  Evening ~ 

Seasons  of  the  Year  ------  2, <  -- 

New  and  old  Year 244  --243 

Mani.1^1 - 

Meeting  and  parting  of  friends  -    -  250  --  231 

Youth  and  old  Age 252  --2?8 

Sunday   Sehoo.s 259  --2ol 

Days  of  Fasting 26.3  ♦- 268 

Days  of  Thanksgiving 267  -- 2fi9 

Sickness  and  Recovery 270  --27ft 

TIME  AND  ETERNITY 277  -- 279 

DEATH  AND  RESURRECTION     -    -  280  --  298 

DAY  OF  JUDGMENT 299  -- 301 

HEAVEN 302  --  305 

DOXOLOGIES 300  -- 312 

BAPTISM 313  -.388 


SELECTION  OF  HYMNS. 


THE  PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD, 

ALPHABETICALLY   ARRANGED. 

Hymn  1.    L.  M.    Addison.         88 

Castle-Streft,  Nantwich,  Italy. 

Bring  of  God  proclaimed  by  creation* 
1THR  spacious  firmament  on  high, 
-1    With  all  the  blue  ethereal  sky, 
And  spangled  heavens,  a  shining  frame, 
Their  great  Original  proclaim. 

2  The  unwearied  sun,  from  day  to  day, 
Doth   his   Creator's  power  display  ; 
And  publishes,  to  every  land, 

The  work  of  an  almighty  hand. 

3  Soon  as  the  evening  shades  prevail, 
The  moon  takes  up  the  wondrous  tale, 
And   nightly,   to  the   listening  earth, 
Repeats  the  story  of  her  birth: 

4  While  all  the  stars  that  round  her  burn. 
And  all  the  planets  in  their  turn, 
Confirm    the  tidings  as  they  roll, 
And  spread  the  truth  from  pole  to  pole. 

3  What  though  in  solemn  silence  all 
Move  round  this  dark,  terrestrial  ball ; 
What  though  no  real  voice  nor  sountl 
Amid  their  radiant  orbs  be  found : 

6  In  reason's  ear  they  all  rejoice, 
And  utter  forth  a  glorious  voice; 
Forever  singing,  as  they  shine — 
"The  hand  that  made  ns  is  divirfr '". 
A  A 


ER1  E<  TIOK9  01    GOD 

Hymn  2.    C^M.    Steele.  ] 

Condeaeenaion  of  God. 
iT7»Tl\UNAL.  Power,  Almiglity   GcxJ 
-Lj  Who  can  approach  thv  throne' 
A.ccessieM  light  is  thi.ie  abode. 

To  angd  eyes  unknown. 

2  Before  the  radiance  of  thine  eye. 

The  heavens  no  longer  shine  ; 
And   all  the  glories  of  the  sky 
Are  but  the  shade  of  thine. 

3  Great  God,  and  wilt  thou  eondescen' 

To  cast  a  look  below  I 
To  this  vile  world  thy  notice  bend, 
These   seats  of  sin   and   WO? 

4  [But  O !   to  shew  thy  smiling  face, 

To  bring  thy  glories   near! 
Amazing   and  transporting  grace, 
I  o  dwell  with    mortals  here  !] 

5  How  strange!   haw   awful  is  thy  love 

With  trembling  we   adore: 
Not  all  th'  exalted  minds  above 
Its  wonders   can  explore. 

6A\"hile  golden  harps  and  angel  tongues 
Resound  immortal  lays. 
Great  God,  permit  our  humble  song! 
To  rise,  and  mean  thy  praise. 

HfMX  3.   C.  M     Wat*?  Lyric  Poems.  8 

Carthage,  St.  Ann's,  St.  David's.- 

CondescetistCH  of  Gcd. 

1 XI  7  HEN  the  Eternal  bows  the  skies 

W     To  visit  earthly  things, 

With  scorn  divine  he  turns  his  eyes 

From   towers  of  haughty  kings. 

2  He  bids  his  awful  chariot  roll 
Far  downward  from  the  skies, 
To  visit  every  humble  soul, 
With  pleasure  in  his  eves. 


PERFECTIONS  O?  GOD.  4 

3  Why  should  the  Lord,  that  rwgni  abo\ : 

Disdain  so   lofty   kings? 
Sav,Lord,  and  why   such  looks  c:  frrt'e 
Upon  such  worthless  things? 

4  Mortals,  be  dumb  ;  what  creature  dares 

Dispute  his  awful  will? 
Ask  no  account  of  his  afrairs. 
But  tremble,  and  be  still. 

|  Just  like  his  natnre  is  his  grace, 
All  sovereign  and  all   free  ; 
Great  God,  how  searchless  are  thy  ways" 
How  deep  thy  judgments  be  ! 

Hymn  4.   C.  M.    Wattf,  Luric  Poems.  3S 

Abridge,  Canterbury. 

Decrees  and  Dominion  of  God. 

1  17"  EEP  silence,  all  created  things 
J^.  And  wait  your  Maker's  nod  : 
M^sonl  standc  trembling,  while  she  sings 

The  honours  of  her  God. 

2  Life,death,and  hell.and  worlds  unknown. 

Hang   oil  his  linn  decree  : 
lie  sits  on  no  precarious  throne, 
Nor  borrows  leave  to  be. 

3C  .aiii'd  to  his  throne,  a  volume  lies, 
With   all  the  fates  of  men. 
With  every  angel's  form  and  size, 
Drawn  by  the  eternal  pen. 

4  His  providence  unfolds  the  book, 

And  makes  his  counsels   shine  ; 
Each  ope  ving  leaf;  and   ev'ry  stroke 
Fulfils   some  deep  design. 

5  IL-re,  he  exalts  neglected   worms 

To  sceptres  and  a  cmwa : 
And  there,  the  following  page  he  turns. 
And  treads  the  monarch  down. 

6  Not   Gabriel  asks  the  reason   why; 

Kor  Clod  the  reason   gives  ; 
Xor  dares  the  fav'rite   angel  prv 
iSetweeu  the  folded  lea/-... 
A  a  2 


5,  6      PERFECTIONS  OP  GOD. 

7  Mv  God,  I  would   not  long  to  sec 

My   lute    with  curious   • 
What  gloomy    lines  are  writ   for   me 
Or  what  bright  scenes  may    | 

8  In  thy  fair  bo-k.  of  life  and  grace, 

()   may    I   find   my  D  I 
Recorded   in    some  humble  place, 
,  Beneath    my  Lord  the  Lamb! 

Hymn  5.    C.  M.    Rowe.  I 

Devizes,  St-  Ann's,  CanK-rbury. 

Eternity  of  G>d 

1  T^HOU  didst,  O  mighty  God, 

-■-    Ere   time  began  its  race ; 
Before  the   ample  elements 
Fill'd  up  the  void   of  space. 

2  Before   the  pond'rous   earthly    globe 

In  fluid   air   was  stav'd  ; 
Before  the   ocean's  mighty  springs 
Their   liquid  stores  dirplay  d. 

3  And  when  the  pillars  of  the   world, 

With    sudden  ruin   break, 
And  all  this  vast  and  goodly  frame 
Sinks   in   the   mighty   wreck  : 

4  When  from  her  orb  the  moon  shall  start, 

Th*  astonish 'd  sun   roll  back  ; 
Whiie  all  the  trembling  starry   lamps 
Their  ancient  course  forsake : 

5  Forever  permanent  and   fix'd. 
From  agitation  free, 

Unchang'd,  in  everlasting  years, 
Shidl  thy  existence  be. 

Hymn  6.    L.M.    Msdiam,        * 

Portugal,  Wells,  Shod. 

Faifhfulneas  of  God. 
1"\7"E   humble  saints,  proclaim   abroad 
I    The  honours  of  a  faithful  God: 
How  just  and  true  are  all  his  ways, 
How  much  above  your  highest  praise ' 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.         7 

2  The  words  his  sacred  lips  declare 
Of  his  own  mind  the  image  bear  ; 
What  should  him  tempt,  from  frailty 
Blest  in  his  self  sufficiency.  [free, 

3  He   will  not  his  great  self  deny  : 
A  God  all  truth  can  never  lie  : 
As   well  might  he  his  being  quit 
As  break  his  oath,  or  word  forget. 

4Let  frighted  livers  change  their  course,, 
Or  backward  hasten  to  their  source; 
Swift  through  the  air  let  rocks  be  hurl'd, 
And  mountains  like  the  chaff  be  whirl'd; 

5  Let  suns  and  stars  forget  to  rise, 
Or  quit  their  stations  in  the  skies; 
Let  heaven  and  earth  both  pass  away. 
Eternal  truth  shall    ne'er  decay. 

6  True  to  his  Avord,  God  gave  his  Son, 
To  die  for  crimes  which  men  had  done  ; 
BWt  pledge !  he  never  will  revoke 

A  single  promise  he  has  spoke.   . 

Hymn  7.    C.  M.    Stcdc.  ^ 

Irish,  Exeter,  Abridge. 

Gooflnrss  of  God. 

1  \^E  humble  souls,  approach  your  God 

■X-    With  song?  of  sacred  praise, 
For  he  is  good,  immensely   good, 
And  kind  are  all   his  ways. 

2  All  nature  owns  his  guardian  care, 

In  him  we  live  and   move; 
But  nobler  benefits   declare 
The   wonders  of  his  love. 

3  He  gave  his  Son,   his   only  Son, 

To  ransom    rebel  worms ; 
'Tis  here  he  makes  his  goodness  known 
In  its  diviner  forms. 

4  To  this  dear  refuge,  Lord,  we  come ; 

'Tis  here  our  hope  relies; 
A   safe  defence,   a  peaceful  home,. 
When  storms  of  trouble  rise. 


- 

5  Thine  c  .  with   kind  re 

The  souls   who  trust   in   th,< 
Their  humble  hope  thou  wilt  r< 
With  bliss  divinely  free. 

6  Great  God*  to  thy  almighty  love. 

What  honours  shall  we  raise? 
Not  all  tiic   raptur'd  songs  abo\e 
Can  render  equal  praise. 


.  8.    L.M     Watt*' Lyric  Poem*  J& 

Portafftl,  OH  Hondrtd,  Bkadcu. 

Circa:-  O&d,  or  (rod  sufiremc  and 

.irif-.sujjicidit. 

1  \X7ll.Yl  is  our  God,  or  what  his  name, 

>  V  Nor  men  canleani,nor  angels  teach; 
He  dwells  conceaTd  in  radiamt  Same, 
Where  neither  eyes  nor  tho'ts  can  reach. 

2  The  spacious  worlds  of  heavenly  light. 
Compar'd  with  him,  how  short  they  tall  ! 
They  are  too  dark,  and  he  too  bright ; 

Nothing  are   they,   and  God  is  all. 

3  He  spoke   the  wondrous  word,  and  lo  ! 
Creation  rose   at  his  command; 
Whirlwind!  and  seas  their  limits  know. 
Bound  in   the  hollow  of  his   hand. 

4  There  rests  the  earth,  there  roll  the 

spheres. 
There  nature  leans,  and  feels  her  prop ; 
But  his  own  self-sufficicnce   hears 
The  weight  of  his  own  glories  up. 

5  The  tide  of  creatures  ebbs  and  flows, 
Measuring  their  changes  by  the  moon  ; 
No  ebb  his  sea  of  glory  knows; 

His  age  is  one  eternal  noon. 

©Then  fly,  my  song,  an  endless  round, 
The  lofty  tune  let  Gabriel  raise  : 
All  nature  dwell  upon  the  sound, 
But  we  can  ne'er  Fulfil  the  praise. 


H( 


PERFECTION  OF  GOD.     9, 10 
Iymx  9.  C.  M.  MMm's  Scieetion^ovb 

Bedford,  Abridge,  Yeik. 

Holiness  •/  God. 
OLY  and  reverend  is  th*  name 
jlx  Of  our  eternal   King  : 
Thrtai  boly  ^rd,  the  angels  cry, 
Tlvnce  holy,  let  us  sang, 
2  Haven's  brightest  lamps  with  him  conr- 
*  lio-w  metmW  look  and  dim  !  u?£  d, 
The  direst  angels  have  then  sgo*, 
When  once  com  par  d   with  mm-; 
SHbly  is  he  in  all  his  works, 
A  id  truth  is  his  delist 
But  sinners  and  their  picked  wa?s 
Shall  perish  from  his  sigh.. 
/.The  deepest  reverence  cf  the  mind, 
\\>v,  O   my  soul,  to  Ooa  .       • 
Lift  with  thy  hands  a  holy    hear. 
To  his  sublime  abode. 
'With  scred  awe  pronounce  his  name, 
8     Whom  words  nor  thoughts  can  reach 
A  broken  heart  *#«*£?** 
Than  the  best  forms  of  speech. 
jGThou  holy  God,  preserve  my  soul 
From  all  pollution  free; 
The  mire  m  heart  are  thy  delight, 
And  they  thy  face  shall  see. 

Hymn  10-    L.M.    Watt-' Lyrics.       * 

Green's  Hundredth,  Angel's  Hymn. 

Iriconijirt/icnvibility  of  Ood. 

ipOD  is  a  name  my  soul  adores ; 
VJTli'  almighty  Tliree,ths  eternal  One! 
Nature  and  grace,with  all  their  powers, 
Confess  the  infinite  unknown, 

2  From  thy  great  self  thy  being  springs 
T->ou  art  tay  own  original. 
Made  up  of  uncreated  things, 
And  seli-sufficienCc  bears  them  all. 


U       PERFECTIONS  or  GOD. 

lyvjoice  produc'd  thcseas  and  spheres 
Bid  Uiewavg  roar  and  planets  shine  , 

i  h«»e»i    all  these   spacious   works    o) 

4  Still  restless   nature    dies   and   g 
FVom  charge  to  change  the  creatum  ron 

ThV    being   no    succession   knows, 
And  all   thy   vast  designs  arc  one. 

5  Thrones  and  dominions  round  thee  fall 
And    worship   iB    submissive  form*; 
n.;.    presence   shakes  this    lower  ball 
1  his  little  dwelling-place  of  worms.   ' 

6Hpw  shall   affrighted  mortals  dare 
J  o  sing  thy  glory  or  thy  grace ' 
Beneath  thy  feet   we  lie  so  far  ' 
And  see  but  shadows   of  thy  face! 

7  W  ho  can  behold  the  blazing  light  • 
V.  :  o  can  approach   consuming  flame  r 
None  but  thy  wisdom  knows  thy  mieht 
None  but  thy  word  can  speak  thy  name'. 

Hymn  11.    C.  M.      Snia-t.   Sorb* 

St.  Ann's,  tfikUfcuficM, 

Q  d   ncomjirthe?Hible, 

apFXESTlAL   King,  our  spirits  lie, 
^  1  rcmbl.ng  beneath    thy  feet  ■ 
And  wish,  and  cast  a  Ionian?  eye 
To  reach  thy  lofty  seat      S    *  ' 
2  In  thee,  what  endless   wonders  meet' 
W  hat  various  glories  shine  ! 
Tl  e  dazzling  rays  too  fiercely  beat 
I  pon   our  fainting  mind. 

S  Angels  are  lost  in  glad  surprise, 
If   thou   unveil  thy  grace  ; 
Ard  humble  awe  runs  through  the  skies 
When   wrath  arrays   thy   face. 
4 Created  powers,  how  weak  they  be* 
How  short  our  praises  fall  ! 
So  much   akin  to  nothing,   we,. 
And  thou,  th'  eternal  AIL 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOP.       12,13 

5  Lord,  here  we  bend  our  humble  souls, 
And  awfully   adore; 
For  the  weak  pinions  of  our  minds 
Can  stretch  a  thought  no  mere. 

Hymn  12.    C.  M.  Watts'  Lyrics.  &  or  b 

St.  Asaph's,  Bedford,  Stade, 
Irjiniiy  of  God. 
lT^HY  names,  how  infinite  they  be  •' 
J.    Great  everlasting  One  ! 
Boundless  thy  might  and  majesty, 
And  unconfin'd  thy  throne. 

2  Thy  glories  shine  of  wondrous  size, 
And  wondrous  large  thy  grace  : 
Immortal   day   breaks  from  thine  eyes, 
And  Gabriel  veils  his  face. 

5  Thine  essence  is  a  vast  abyss, 
Which  angels  cannot  sound, 
An  ocean  of  infinities, 

Where  all  our  thoughts  arc  drown'd, 

4  Thy  mysteries  of  creation   lie 

Beneath  cnlighten'd   minds; 
Thoughts  can  ascend    above  the  sky, 
And  fly  before  the  winds  ; 

5  Reason  may  grasp  the  massy  hills, 

And  stretch  from  pole   to  pole  ; 
But  half  thy  name  our  spirit  fills, 
And   overloads  our  soul. 

6  In  vain  our  haughty  reason  swells, 

For  nothing's  found  in  thee 
But  boundless  inconceivables, 
And  vast  eternity. 

Hymn  13.     Watts*  Lyrics.    *  or  t) 

Canterbury,  Bedford,  Abridge. 

Sovereignly  and  Grace. 
J  T^HE  Lord,   how  fearful  is  his  name  j 
I     How  wide  is  his  command  ! 
Mature,  with  all  her  moving  frame, 
Hests  on  his  mighty  han4, 


14       PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 

2  Immortal  glory  tonus  his  throne-, 

And   light  his  awful   robe  ; 
While   with  a  smile,   or  with  ft  frown, 
He  manages  the   globe. 

3  A  word  of  his  almighty  breath 

Cari  SWetl   Dr  sink  the   seas  ; 
Build   the  vast   empires  of  the  earth, 
Or  break   theni   as   he    plei 

;  in^   angels   round   him    Call 
In  all  their  shining  forms, 
His  sovereign  eye  looks  thro' them  all, 
And  pities  mortal   worms. 

5  Now    let  the  Lord   forever  reign, 
And  sway   us  as  he   will, 
^i<  k,  or   in  health,  in  ease,  ov  pain, 
We  arc  his  favourites  still. 

IIvr.Txl!.    CM.  * 

feraiptrec,  Irish,  D 

Love  nt  God. 

1  POME,  ye  that  know  and  fear  the 
V^  And  i'.i't  your  souls  above;  [Lord, 
Let   every  heart  and  voice  accord, 

To  ling,   that  God  is  love. 

2  This  precious  truth  his  word  declares, 

And  all  his  mercies  prove.; 

Jesus,  the  gift  of  gifts,  appears, 

To  shew,  that   (iod  U  love. 

3  Sinai,  in  clouds,  and  smoke,  and  fire» 

Thunders  hi.->  dreadful  name  ; 

But  Sion  sings,  in  melting  notes, 

The  honours  of  the  Lamb. 

4  In  all  his  doctrines  and  commands, 

His  counsels  and  designs — 
In  ev'ry  work  his  hands  have  fram'd, 
His  love  supremely  shines, 

5  Angels  and  men  the  news  proclaim 

Through  earth  and  heaven  above— • 
The  joyful  ana  transporting  news, 
That  God  the  Lord  is  love. 


PERFECTIONS  OF- GOD.     15,16 
Hymn  15.    L.  M.     U/itcn's  Selection.    » 

"Wells,  Old  Hundred,  Portugal. 

Majesty  of  God. 

1  Y\0  thou,  my  soul,  in  sacred  lays, 
D  Attempt  thy  great  Creator's  praise  ; 
But,  O,  what  tongue  can  speak  his  fame  ! 
What  mortal  verse  can  reach  the  theme ! 

2  Before  his  throne  a  glittering  band 
Of  seraphim,  and  angels,    stand  ; 
Ethereal  spirits,  who,  in  flight, 
Out  wing  the  active   rays  of  light. 

3  To  God   all  nature  owes  its  birth  ; 
He  lorm'd  this  pond'rous  globe  of  earth. 

He  rais'd  the  glorious  arch  on  high, 
And  measur'd  out  the  azure  sky. 

4  In  all  our  Maker's  grand  designs, 
Omnipotence,   with  wisdom,   shines ; 
His  works,  thro'  all  this  wondrous  frame, 
Bear  the  great  impress  of  his  name. 

5  Rais'd  on  devotion's  lofty  wing, 
Do  thou,  my  soul,  his  glories  sing  ; 
And   let  his  praise  employ  thy  tongue, 
'Till  listening  worlds  applaud  the  song, 

Hymn  16.  L.  M.    Rififion's  Selection,   2t 

Leeds,  Castle-Street. 

Sji:?incal:tij  of  God. 
1 TTHOU  art,  O  God,  a  Spirit  pure* 
X    Invisible  to  mortal  eyes  ; 
Th'  immortal,  and  th'  eternal  King, 
The  great,  the  good,  the  only  wise. 

2  While  nature  changes,  and  her  works 
Corrupt,  decay,   dissolve,  and  die, 
Thy  essence  pure  no  change  shall  see, 
Secure  of  immortality. 

3  Let  stupid  heathens  frame  their  gods 
Of  gold  and  silver,  wood  and  stone; 
Ours  is  theGod  that  made  the  heavens ; 
Jehovah  he,  and  God  alone. 


17,  IC      PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 

4  My  soul,  the  purest  homage  pay. 
In   truth  and    spirit  him   adore  , 
More  shall  this  please  than  sacrifice, 

n  outward  forms  delight  him  marc. 

Until  If,    C.  M.     IVdlit,'  Sermon*.  * 

Irish,   Uraintnw. 
l'i  uutij. 
1  TpATHER  of  glory  !   to  thy   name 
.£   Immortal  praise  we  give, 
Who  dost  an   art  of    grace  proclaim, 
And   bid  us  rebels  live. 

2 Immortal  honour  to  the  Sou, 

Who   makes   thine,   anger   cease  ; 

Our  lives  he  ranSOm'd  with  his  own, 

And  died  to  make  our  peace. 

3  To  thy   Almighty  Spirit  be 
Immortal   glory  given, 
Whose  influence  brings  us  near  to  thee, 
And  trains   us   up  for  heaven. 

4 Let  men    with    their  united  voice 
Adore  th'  eternal  God, 
And  spread  his  honours  and  their  joys 
Through  nations  far  abroad. 

5  Let  faith,   and   Jove,  and  duty  join, 

One   general  song  to  raise  ; 
Let  saints  in  earth  and  heaven  combine 
In  harmony   and   praise. 

Hymn  18.    L.  M.      William**  Psalms.  * 

Oiil  Hundred,  Portugal* 
Unity  of  (id. 
'■    1  INTERNAL  God!    Almighty  Cause 
XL  Of  earth,  and  Beas,    and  worlds  un- 

All  things  are  subject  to  thy  laws,  [known, 
All  things  depend  on   thee  alone. 

-     2  Thy  glorious  bcin?  singly  stands, 
Of  all  within  itself  possessed ; 
Controll'd  by  none  are  thy  commands  ; 
Thou  from  thyself  alone   art  bless Jd, 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.     19,20 

3  To  thee  alone  ourselves  we  owe  ; 
Let  heaven  and  earth  due  homage  pay; 
All  other  gods   we  disavow, 

Deny  their  claims,  renounce  their  sway. 

4  Spread  thv  great  name  through  heathen 
Their  idol  deities  dethrone  ;  [lands  ; 
Reduce  the  world  to  thy  commands  ; 
And  reign,  as  thou   art,  God  alone. 

Hymn  19.    L.  M.     Watts1  Lyrics.    « 

Blendon,  Castle-Street. 

God  only  known  to  himself. 

1  CTAND  and  adore!  how  glorious  He, 
O  Taat  dwells  in  bright  eternity  ! 
We  gaze,  and  we  confound  our  sight, 
Plung'd  in  th'  abyss  of  dazzling  light. 

2  Seraphs,  the  nearest  to  the  throne, 
Begin,  and  speak  the  Great  Unknown: 
Attempt  the  song,  wind  up  your  strings, 
To  notes  untry'd,  and  boundless  things. 

3  How  far  your  highest   praises  fall 
Below  th'  immense    Original  ! 
Weak  creatures  we,  that  strive  in  vain 
To  reach  an  uncreated    strain! 

4  Great  God,  forgive  our  feeble  lays, 
Sound  out  thine  own  eternal  praise  ; 
A  song  so  vast,  a  theme  so  high. 
Calls  lor  the  voice  that  tuned  the  sky. 

Hymn  f  0.    L.  M.    Keedham.  gg 

Islington,  Ital7,  Gloucester. 
Moral  Perfections  of  the  Deity  imitated. 
1  f^  REAT  Author  of  th'  immortal  mind! 
VJT  For  noblest  thoughts  and  views  de- 
Make  me  ambitious  to  express  [sign'd, 
The  image  of  thy  holiness. 

-2  While  I  thy  boundless  love  admire, 
Grant  me  to  catch  the  sacred  fire  ; 
Thus  shall  my  heavenly  birth  be  known. 
And  for  thy  child   thou  wilt  rte  own. 


i        PERFECTIONS  OF  (,OD. 

3  Enlarge  my  soul   with  lo-.c  like  thine ; 
My  moral  powers  by 
So  shall  I  feel  another*!  wo. 

And  cheerful  feed  an  hungry  foe. 

4 1  hope   for  pardon,   through  thy   Son, 
For  all  the  crimes  which  I  h-i\  e  dene  ; 
O,  may  the   grace  that  pardons  me, 
Constrain  me  to  forgive  like  thee! 


CREATION   AND    PROVIDENCE: 

U\'ms21.    CM.     IVatt*' Lyric*.     * 

RruLmrec,  Dcw.ct. 
A  song  to  Creating   Wisdom. 

1  ]7  TERN  AL  Wisdom,  theewe  pf 

X^  Thee  the  creation   sinks'        [seafif, 
With  thy  lov'd  name,   rocks,  Mils,  and 
And  heaven's  high  palace  rings. 

2  Thy  hand,  how  wide  it  spread  the  sk;  ' 

II    v;    glorious    to   !     ''.wld! 
Ting'l  with  the  l)lue  of  heavenly  dye, 
And  stair'd  with  sparkling  gold." 

o  Thy  glories  blaze  all  nature  ronnd, 
And  utirike  the  gaaiag  sight. 
Through  skies,  and  seas,  and  solid  ground, 
Willi  terror  and  delight. 

4  Infinite   strength,  and   equal  skill, 

Shine  through  the  worlds  Abroad, 
Our  souls  with   vast  amazement   fill, 
And  spe?k    the  builder,   God. 

5  But    still  the  wonders   of  thy  grace 

Oar   soitcr  passions   move; 
Pita    divine  in  Jclus'  f^ce 
We  see,  adore,  and  la* ■■?. 


PROVIDENXE.  22, 23 

HYMN  22.    L.  Mi      Doddridge.    * 

Antigua,  Castle- Street. 

God?*  Goodness  to  the  children  of  men. 

lX/'E   sons  of  men,   with  joy  record 
X    The  various  wonders  of  "the  Lord  ; 
And  let  his  power  and  goodness  sound, 
Through  all  your  tribes  the  earth  around. 

2  Let  the  high  heavens  your  songs  invite. 
Those  spacious  fields  of  brilliant  light ; 
Where  sun,  and  moon,  and  planets  roll; 
And  stars,  that  glow  from  pole  to  pole. 

3  But  O  !    that  brighter  world  above, 
Where  lives  and  reigns  incarnate  love  J 
God's  only  Son,  in   flesh  array'd, 
For  man  a  bleeding  victim  made. 

4  Thither,  my  soul,  with  rapture  soar. 
There,  in  the   land  of  praise  adore ; 
The  theme  demands  an  angel's  lay, 
Demands  an  everlasting  day. 

Hymn*,3.     CM.     Steele.  « 

Irish,  Bruintree,  Christmas. 

Creation  and  Providence. 
IT*   ORD,   when  our  raptur'd  thought 
JLi  Creation's  beauties  o'er,     [surveys 
All  nature  joins  to  teach  thy  praise, 
And  bid  our  souls  adore. 

2  Where'er  we  turn  our  gazing  eyes, 

Thy  radiant  footsteps  "shine; 
Ten  thousand  pleasing  wonders  rise, 
And  speak  their  source  divine. 

3  The  living  tribes,  of  countless  forms, 

In  earth,  and  sen,  and  air, 
The  meanest  flies,  the  smallest  worms, 
Almighty  power  declare. 

4 Thy  wisdom, power,  and  goodness,  Lord ; 
In  all  thy  works  appear: 
And,  O !  let  man  thy  praise  record-—  | 
Man,  thy  distinguished  care  * 


2\  CREATION  AND 

5  From  thee  the  breath  of  life  \v 

That    breath    thv    power    maintains  ; 

Thv  tender  mercy,  ever  new, 

His   brittle    frame   niStl 
fi  Vet   nobler  favours  claim   his   pi 
Of  reason's   light    possess'd  ; 
By  revelation's  brightest  ravs 
Still  more  divinely   bles.->\(. 

Hym\  24    C.  M.    Cowftcr.        * 

St.   Ann'<,   IlarSy,  Static 
The  mysteries    >f  Providence- ;    or,    tight 

shining  out  of  darkness. 
I  f^  OD  moves   in   a  mysterious  way 
v^  His  wanders  to  perform  ; 
He  plants  his   footsteps   in   the    ■ 
And  rides  upon  the  storm, 
o 

~  Deep   in  unfathomable   mines 
Of  never-failing  skill, 
He  treasures  up   his  bright    dea 
And   works  his  sovereign    will. 

3  Ye  fearful   saints,  fresh  courage  take, 

The   clouds   ye   so   much   dread 
Are   big  with   mercy,   and  shall  break 
In  blessings    on  your  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by   feeble    sense, 

But  trust  him  for  his   grace; 
Behind  a  frowning  providence 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast, 

Unfolding  every   hour  ; 
The   bud  may   have  a  bitter  taste. 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And   scan  his  work  in  vain ; 
God  is  his  own  interpreter, 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 


PROVIDENCE;  25,  2j§ 

Htmk  25     C.  M.     Beddo&e.  * 

Bedford,  Su  Martin's. 

Myaterwu  to  o     .t/Uuvu.u  ■hereafter. 
1  /  ^  REAT  God  of  Providence  !  thy  ways 
|  VJT  Are  hid  from  mortal   sig-it; 
Wrapt  in  impenetrable  shades, 
Or  clotti'd  with  dazzling  light. 

DThe  wondrous  methods  of  thy   grace 

Evade  the  human   eye; 
The  nearer  we  attempt  t'   approach, 

The  farther  oft'  they  fly. 

j  But  in  the  world  of  bliss  above, 

Where  thou  dost  ever  reign, 
These  mysteries  shall  be  all  unveil\d, 
And  not  a  doubt  remain, 

4  The  Sun   of  righteousness  shall   thcrfc 
Ilis  brightest  beams   display, 
And  not  a  hov'ring   cloud  obscure 
That  never-cfntliivg  day. 

w 

Hymn  25,    C.  M.    Addison. 

Curtilage,  Arundel,  Irish. 

Gratitude  for  divine  mercies.     Parti. 

1  \  X/HJEN  all  thy  mercies,  ()  my  God, 

VV    My   rising  soul   surveys, 
Transported  with  the  view,'  I'm   lost 
In  wonder,  love  and  praise. 

2  Thy  p  rovidence  my  life  sustain'd, 

And  all  my  waivts  redrcss'd, 
When  in  the  silent  womb  1  lay, 
Or  hung  upon   the  breast. 

3  To  all  my  weak  complaints  and  cries 

Thy   mercy  lent  an  ear, 
Ere  yet  my  feeble  thoughts  had  learn 'd 
To  form  themselves  in  prayer, 

4Unnumber'd  comforts  on  my  soul 
Thy  tender  care   bestow'd; 
Before  ray  infant  heart  concciv'd 
From  whom  those   comforts  llow'd 
A  a  3 


27V28        CREATION  AND 

5  When  in   the  slipper)'  paths   cf  yout 

With    heedless  steps  1    ran. 
Thine  arm  unseen  convey'd  in 
And  led  me  up  to  man. 

6  Through  hidden  dangers,  toils.and  dcat.  | 

It  gently  <  lear*d  my   * 

And  through  the  pleasing  scenes  of  vie} 
Where   thousands    go   astrty. 

Hymn  27.    CM.    Addison.        I 

BefUM,   St.  Ann';  York. 

Gratitude  for  divine  mercie*.     Part  II 

1  "\yiIKN  pale  with  sickness,  oftha.stthci 

With  health  renew'd  my  t 
And   when   in   sin  and  sorrow   sunk, 
Reviv'd  my  soul  with  grace. 

2  Thy  bounteous  hand  with  worldly  goo' 

H  s  made  my  cup   tun   o'er  ; 
And  in   a  kind   and   faithful  friend 
^Has  doubled  all    my  store. 

3  Ten    thousand  thousand   precious  gift. 
f  My  daily    thanks   employ, 

l^or  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart, 
That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 

4  Through  every  period  of  my  life, 

Thy  goodness  I'll  pursue  ; 
And   after  death,  in  distant  worlds, 
The  glorious  theme  renew. 

5  Through  all  eternity   to  thee 

A  joyful  song  I'll  raise; 

For  O,    eternity's  too  short 

To  utter  all'  thy  praise. 

Hymn  28.     L  M     Addison.         > 

Psalm  46th.   St.  Hellenes. 

God  our  Sht  herd. 
I'T'HE  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare 
A  And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply 
And  guard  n?  wkh  a  watchful  eye. 
My  noDn-day  walks  he  shall  attend, 
Aid  all  my  midnight  hours  defend. 


PROVIDENXE.  39 

$  When  in  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint, 
Or  on  the  thirsty  mountain  pant ; 
To  fertile  vales,  and  dewy  meads, 
My  weary,  wandering  steps  he  leads  ; 
Where  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow, 
Amid  the  verdant  landscapes  flow. 

'3  Though  in  a  bare  and  nigged  way, 
Through  devious,  lonely  wilds  I  stray, 
His  bounty  shall  my  pains  beguile, 
The   barren  wilderness  shall   smile, 
With  lively  greens  and  herbage  crown'd, 
And  streams  shall  murmur  all  around. 

4  Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread, 
With  gloomy  honors  overspread, 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill, 
For  thou,   ()  Lord,  art  with   me  still; 
Thy  friendly  staft'  shall  give  me   aid, 
And  guide  me  through  the  dismal  shade. 

Hymn  29.    L.  M.    Cowfier.        2k 

J)ausu;»,  Castle-Street. 

Grace  and  Providence. 
I   A  LMIGHTYKing!   whose  wondrous 
l\.        hand 

Supports  the  weight  of  sea  and  land; 
Whose  grace  is  such  a  boundless  store, 
No  heart  shall  break  that  sighs  for  more. 

2  Thy  providence  supplies  my  food, 
And  'tis  thy  blessing  makes  it  good, 
My  soul  is   nourish 'd  by  thy   word. 
Let  soul  and  body  praise  the   Lord. 

3  My  streams  of  outward  comfort  came 
From  him  who  built  this  earthly  frame ; 
Whate'er  I  want  his  bounty  "gives, 
By  whom  my  soul  forever  lives. 

4  Either  his  hand  preserves  from  pain, 
Or,  if- 1  feel  it,   heals  again; 

From  Satan's  malice  shields  my  breast, 
Or  overrules  it  for  the  best. 
A  a  4 


C0.31  CREATION  AND 

5  Forgive  the  song  that  falls  so  to* 
Beneath  the  gratitude  I  owe  ! 
It  means  thy  praise,  however  poor, 
An  angel's  song  can  do  no  mo'e. 

Hymn  30.    C.  M.    Addition,        % 

Tiabury,  Mrar,  Rochester. 

The  Traveller's  Psalm. 
1 TT  OW  are  thy  servants  bless'd.O  Lord, 
JTi-  How  sure  is  their  defence; 
Eternal  wisdom  is  their  guide, 
Their  help   Omnipotence. 

2  In  foreign  realms,  and  lands  remote. 

Supported  by  thv  care, 
Through  burning climes  they  pass  unhurt, 
And  breathe  in  tainted  air. 

3  When  by   the  dreadful  tempest  borne 

High  on  the  broken  wave, 
They  know  thou  art  not  slow  to  hear, 

Nor  impotent  to  save. 
4 Tie   storm  is  laid,   the  winds  retire, 

Obedient  to  thy    will; 
The  sea,  that  roars  at  thy  command, 

At  thy  command  is  still. 

5  In  midst  of  dangers,  fears,  and  deaths, 
Thy  goodness  we'll  adore ; 
Well  praise  thee  for  thy  mercies  past. 
And  humbly  hope  for  more. 

Hymn  31.    L.  M.     Ufiton.  * 

Luton,    Bboel,  Eaton. 

Gratitude  for  journeying  mercies. 

1  'TTW  ASGod  preser  v  "d  me  by  his  pow'r 

JL    His  goodness,  O  my  soul,  adore  ! 
Preserv'd  by  him,  to  him  I  raise 
This  monument  of  grateful  praise. 

2  Many  go  out  and  ne'er  return, 
But  leave  their  families  to  mourn 
The  sad  inseparable  blow, 
Hasty,  and  vast,  and  awful  too. 


PROVIDENCE.  S2 

3  Others  return'd  in  safety,  find, 
Fled  from  the  earth,  some  lovely  mind, 
Embrace  in  vain  the  breathless  clay, 
And  wish  to  grieve  themselves  away . 

4  What  woes  beyond  my  powers  to  count, 
What  sorrows  to  unknown  amount, 
Might  have  occur'd  to  wound  my  heart, 
And  bid  my  brightest  scenes  depart ! 

5  But  God  (his  name  my  soul  shall  bless) 
Still  crowns  my  house  with  life  and  peace.' 
My  life  he  crowns  with  every  good, 
And  will  be  known  a  gracicus  God. 

6  What  can  I  do  but  ask  his  grace, 
Still  to  enhance  my  debt  of  praise; 
Jesus,  my  soul  to  thee  I  bring, 

And  long  to  serve  thee  while  I  sing. 

Hymn  32.    C.  M.     Marian's  Coll.        * 

Stade,  Mear,  St.  Ann's. 
Thanksgiving  for  deliverance  in  a  storm* 

1  /^VJR  little  bark,  on  boist'rous  seas,- 
V>J  By  cruel  tempest  tost, 
Without  one  cheerful  beam  of  hope, 

Expecting  to  be  lost. 

2  We  to  the  Lord  in  humble  prayer 

Breath *d  out  our  sad  distress ; 
Though  feeble,  yet  with  contrite  hearts. 
We  begg'd  return  of  peace 

3  The  stormy  winds  did  cease  to  blow, 

The  waves  no  more  did  roll; 
And  soon  again  a  placid  sea 
Spoke  comfort  to  each  soul. 

4  O !  may  our  grateful,  trembling  hearts 

Sweet  hallelujahs  sing 
To  him  who  hath  our  hves  preserved', 
Our  Saviour  and  our  King. 

5  Let  us  proclaim  to  all  the  world, 

With  heart  and  voice,  again, 
And  tell  the  wonders  he  hath  done 
For  us,  the  sons  of  men. 


.,\,.u  UNIVERSAL  PRAISE. 

Htm»  3a    L.  M.    JBwwt*'  cwr.    * 

Gfpcn'a  Hmidr.'tlth,  Iiliugton. 

Providence. 

1  HP  I  [E  earth  and  all  the  heavenly  frame 

JL  Their  great  Creator'slove  proclaim  ! 

He    gives  the   sun   his   genial   power, 
And   sheds  the  soft  refreshing  shower. 

2  The  ground  witb  plenty  blooms  again, 
And  yields  her  van- us  fruits  to  nan, 
To  men  !  who,  from  thy  bounteous  ha:,'! , 

ive  the  gifts  of  every  land. 

3  Nor   to   the   human   race  alone 
Is  his  paternal  goodness   shown  ; 
The  tribes   of  earth,  and   sga,  and  ah 
Enjoy  his  universal  care. 

4  Not  e'en   a  sparrow   yields   his  bn 
Till  God  permits  the  stroke  of  death  : 
He  hears  the   ravens   when   tliey   call. 
The   Father,  and  tiie   Friend   oft  all. 


UNIVERSAL  PRAISE. 
Hymn  34.     C.  M.     Watts     LyncS.       * 

Parma,  Pembroke,  Knaresboro'. 

Universal  Hallelujah, 

1  pRAISE  ye  the  Lord,  immortal  choir, 
Jl    That  fill  the  realms  above  ; 
Praise  him,  who  form'd  you  of  his  fire, 

And  feeds  you  with  his  love. 

2  Shine  to  his  praise,  ye  crystal  skies, 

The  floor  of  his  abode  ;. 
Or  veil  in  shades  your  thousand  eye* 
Before  your  brighter  God. 


UNIVERSAL  PRAISE.  sj 

3  Thou  restless  globe  of  golden  light, 

Whose  beams  create  our  days, 
Join  with  the  silver  queen  of  night, 
And  own  your  borrow 'd  rays. 

4  Winds,   ye  shall  bear  his  name  aloud, 

Through  the  ethereal   blue  ; 
For  when  his    chariot  is  a  cloud, 
He  makes  his  wheels  of  you. 

5  Shout  to  the  Lord,  ye  surging  seas, 

In  your  eternal  roar: 
Let  wave  to  wave  resound  his  praise, 
And  shore  reply  to  shore. 

6  Thunder  and  hail,  and  fires  and  storms 

The   troops  of  his  command, 
Appear  in  all  your  dreadful  forms, 
And  speak  his  awful  hand. 

7  Wave  your  tall  heads,  ye  lofty  pines, 

To   him  that  bid  you   grow  ; 
Sweet  clusters,  bend  the  fruitful  vines 
On  every  thankful  bough. 

8  Thus  while  the  meaner  creatures  sing, 

Ye  mortals,  o.tch  the  sound; 
Echo  the   glories  of  your  King 
Through  all  the  nations  round. 

Hymn  35.    C.  M.    Evans9  Coll.      * 

Tisbuiy,  Irish,  Devizes. 

I')-aisc  to  God. 

1  HTPHE  glorious  armies  of  the  sky, 

A    To  th«e,  Almighty  King! 
Triumphant  anthems  consecrate, 
And  hallelujahs  sing. 

2  But  still  their  most  exalted  nights 

Fall  vastly  short  of  thee  ; 
How  distant  then  must  human  praise 
From  thy  perfections  be? 

3  Yet  how,  my  God,  shall  I  refrain, 

When  to  my  ravish'd  sense, 
Each  creature,  in  its  various  ways, 
Displays  thy  excellence? 


UNIVERSAL  PRAISE. 

-\  The  blushes   of  the  morn  confess. 
That  thou  art   much   more  fair; 
When   in    the    east  its    beams    revive. 
To   gild  the  fields  of  air. 

5  The  singing  birds,   the  whistling  winds, 

And  waters  murmuring  fall. 
To  praise   the  first   Almighty    Cause, 
\\  ith  different  voices  call. 

6  Thy  numerous  works  exalt  thee  thus, 

And   shall   we   silent  be  ? 
No,    rather  let  us  cease  to  breathe, 

h  Than  cease  from  praising  thee. 
HTMN  36,    L  M.    Doddridge.      » 

Newcourt,  Muttwkfc. 

Probe  to  Gcdf'.r  hit  unnumbered  Mertic*. 
lTN  glad  amazement.  Lord,    we  stand 

A    Amidst    the   bounties  of  thy  hand  ; 

How  numberless   those  bounties  arc  ! 

How  rich,   how  various,  and  how  fair  ! 

2  Rut  ()  !  what  poor  returns  we  make  * 
Whit  lifeless  thanks  we  pay  thee  back  ! 
Lord,  we  confess,  with  humble  shame, 
Our  offerings  scarce  deserve  the  name. 

3  Fain  would  our  labouring  hearts  devise 
To  bring  some  nobler  sacrifice  ; 

It   sinks  beneath  the   mighty  load  :      } 
What  shall  we  render  to  our  God  ? 

4  To  him  we   consecrate  our  praise, 
And  vow   the  remnant  of  our   days; 
Yet  what,  at  best,  can   we  pretend, 
Worthy  such  gifts,  from  such  a  friend  t 

5  In  deep   abasement,  Lord,  we  sec 
Our  emptiness  and  poverty  ; 
Enrich  our  souls  with  grace  divine, 
And  make  them  worthier  to  be  tniu^. 


Universal  praise,      sr,  ss 

Hymn  37.    L.  M.    Evans's  Coll     X 

Italy,  Portugal,  Shoel,  Leeds. 

Praise  to  God  through  the  whole  of  our 

existence. 

lPODof  my  life,  through  all  its  days, 
vJ  My  grateful  powers  shall  sound  thy 

praise ; 
The  song  shall  wake  with  opening  light, 
And  warble  to  the  silent  night. 

2  When  anxious  cares  would  break  my  rest, 
And  grief  would  tear  my  throbbing  breast, 
Thy  tuneful  praise  I'll  raise  on  high, 
And  check  the  murmur,  and  the  sigh. 

3  When  death  o'er  nature  shall  prevail, 
And  all  its  powers  of  language  fail, 
Joy  through  my  swimming  eyes  shall 

break, 
And  mean  the  thanks  I  cannot  speak, 

4  But  O  !  when  that  last  conflict's  o'er, 
And  I  am  chain'd  to  flesh  no  more, 
With   what  glad  accents   shall  I  rise 
To  join  the  musick  of  the  skies! 

5  Soon  shall  I  learn  th'  exalted  strains, 
Which  echo  through  the  heav'nly  plains  ; 
And  emulate,  with  joy  unknown, 
The  glowing  seraphs  round  thy  throne. 

Hymn  38.  L.  M.     Waits' 3  Lyrics,  ^ 

Old  Hundred,  Wells,  Psalm  97. 

God  exalted  above  all  firaise. 

1  Iff  TERNAL  Power !  whose  high  abode 
XLi  Becomes  the  grandeur  of  a  God ; 
Infinite  length  beyond  the  bounds 
Where  stars  revolve  their  little  rounds. 

2  The  lowest  step   around  thy  seat 
Rises  too  high  for  Gabriel's  feet ; 

In  vain  the  tall  archangel  tries  [eyes. 
To  reach  thine  height  with  wand'rin*: 
B  B 


39,40  SCRIPTURE. 

3  Lord,  what  shall  earth   and  ash< 
We  should  adore  our  Maker  t 

From  sin  and   dust  to   thee  we  enr, 

'1  lie  Great:,   the  Holy,   and   the  High: 

4  Karth  from  afar  has   heard   thy  fame, 
And  worms  have  learnt  to  fop  thy  name  ; 
But  (),   the  glories  of  thy  mind 
Leave  all  our  soaring  thoughts  behind. 

5  God  is  in  heaven,  but  man   below ; 
Be  short  our  tunes  ;  our  words  be  few  : 
A  sacred  reverence  checks  our  songs. 
And   praise  sits  silent  on  our  tongues. 


SCRIPTURE. 
Hymn  39.    C.  M    M/i/ion's  Sclec.        *t 

Barby,  St.  David's. 

The  inspired  word,  a  system  of  knowledge 

and  joy. 
1 T  TOW   precious  is  the  book   divine, 
11  By   inspiration  given  ! 
Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine, 
To  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 

5  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts 
In  this  dark   vale  of  tears ; 
Life,  light,  and  joy  it  still  imparts, 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

3  This  lamp,  through  all  the  tedious  night 
Of  life,  shall  guide  our  way : 
Till   we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  an  eternal  day. 

Hymn  40.    C.  M.    Dr.  S.  Stennett.  M 

York,  St.  Ann's,  Irish. 

The  riches  of  God's  word. 

LET  avarice,  from  snore  to  shore, 
Her  fav'rite  God  pursue; 
Thv  word,  O  Lord,  we  value  more, 
Than  India  or  Peru. 


SCRIPTURE.  41 

2  Here,  mines  of  knowledge,  love,  and  joy- 

Are  open'd  to  our   sight; 

The  purest  gold  without  alloy, 

And  gem9  divinely  bright. 

3  The   counsels  of  redeeming  grace 

These  sacred  leaves  unfold ; 
And  here  the  Saviour's  lovely  face 
Our  raptur'd  eyes  behold. 

4  Here,  light  descending  from  above 

Directs  our  doubtful  feet; 
Here  promises  of  heavenly  love 
Our  ardent  wishes  meet. 

5  Our  numerous  griefs  are  here  redrest, 

And   all  our  wants  supply 'd  : 
Nought  we  can  ask  to  make  us  blest 
Is  in  this  book   denied. 

6  For  these   inestimable  gains, 

That  so  enrich  the   mind, 
O  may  we  search  with  eager  pain^ 
Assur'd  that  we  shall  find! 

Hymn  41.    L.  M.    Bcddome.        gg 

Portugal,   Green's  Hundredth. 

Usefulness  of  the  Scriptures. 

1  TTOW  precious  is  thy  word,  O  God, 
XJ.  "Tis  for  our  light  and  guidance  giv'n; 
It   sheds  a  lustre  all   abroad, 

And  points  the  path  to  bliss  and  heaven. 

2  It  fills  the  soul  with  sweet  delight, 
It  quickens  its  inactive  powers; 

It  sets  our  wandering  footsteps  right: 
Displays  thy  love,  and  kindles  ours : 

3  Its  promises  rejoice  our  hearts; 
Its  doctrines  are  divinely  true ; 
Knowledge  and  pleasure  it  imparts; 
It  comforts  and  instructs  us  too. 

4  Ye  favour'd  lands,  who  have  this  word. 
Ye  saints,  who  feel  its  saving  power- 
Unite  your  tongues  to  praise  the  Lord, 
And  his  distinguish'd  grace  adore. 

B  b  2 


42,43  INCARNATION 

Hymn  42.    C.  M .    Steele.  & 

St.  Aun'i,  Irish,  Canterbury. 

The  excellency  and  sufficiency  of  the  Ho- 
ly Scri/itures, 
lTJ'ATHER  of  mercies!    in  thy   "word 
-T   What  endless  glory  shines ; 
Forever  be  thy  name  adored 
For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  Here  may  the  wretched  sons  of  want 

Exbaustless  riches  find  ; 
Riches  above  what  earth  can  grant. 
And  lasting  as  the  mind. 

3  Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows 

And  yields  a  free  repast; 
Sublimcr  sweets  than  nature  knows 
Invite  the  longing  taste. 

4  Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 

Spreads  heavenly  peace  around ; 
Ana  life,  and  everlasting  joys, 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

5  O  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 

My  ever  dear  delight; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light. 

6 Divine  Instructer,  gracious  Lord! 
Be  thou  forever  near: 
Teach  me  to  love  thy  sacred  word, 
And  view  my  Saviour  there! 


CHRIST. 
HIS  INCARNATION. 
Hymn  43.    CM.    Medley.  * 

Exeter,  Irish,  Braintrce. 

Incarnation  of  Christ. 
I A  MORTALS,  awake,  with  angels  join-, 
1VX  And  chant  the  solemn  lay  : 
]oy,  love,  and  gratitude   combine 
To  hail  the  auspicious  day. 


OF  CHRIST,  44,45 

2  In  heaven  the  rapt'rous  song  began*, 

And  sweet  seraphic  ,fire 
Through  all  the  shining  legions  ran, 
And  strung  and  tun'd  the  lyre. 

3  Swift  through  the  vast  expanse  it  flew^ 

And  loud  the  echo  roll'd; 
The  theme,  the  song,  the  joy  was  new, 
»Twas  more  than  heaven  could  hold, 

4  Down  through  the  portals  of  the  sky 

Th'  impetuous  torrent  ran  ; 

And  angels  flew  with  eager  joy, 

To  bear  the  news  to  man. 

5  Hark !   the  cherubic  armies  shout, 

And  glory  leads  the  song;  [out 

Good- will  and  peace  are  heard  through- 
Th'  harmonious  heavenly  throng. 

Hymn  44.    L.M.    J.C.W. 

Hotham,  Bath-Abbey. 

Nativity  of  Christ, 
ITT  ARK!  the  herald-angels  sing, 
JTl  "  Glory  to  the  new-born  King 
"Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy^milaS 
"God  and  sinners  reconcil'd. 

2  Joyful,  all  ye  nations,  rise,  _ 
Join  the  triumphs  of  the  skies ; 
With  the  angelic  hosts  proclaim, 
"  Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem  ! 

3  Christ,  by  highest  heaven  ador'd; 
Christ,  the  everlasting  Lord; 
Late  in  time  behold  him  come/' 
Offspring  of  a  virgin's  womb. 

4Veil'd  in  flesh   the  Godhead  see, 
Hail  th'  incarnate  Deity! 
Pleas'd  as  man  with  men  t  appear, 
Jesus,  our  Immanuel,  here* 

Hymn  45.    C.  M.     Watts' s  Lyrics. 

Arundel,  Cambridge,  Parma. 

Nativity  of  Christ. 
1*<CHEPHERDS!  rejoice,  lift  up  you 
U  And  send  your  fears  away  ;  [ey« 


46  INCARNATION 

*4  News  from  the  regions  of  the 
•* Salvation 't  bom  to-da\ . 
2  "Jesus  the  God    whom    angels  fear, 
"  Comes  down    to  dwell  with  you  ; 
"Today  he   makes  his  entrance  here, 
"  But  not  as   monarch*  do. 
3MNo  gold  nor  purple   swaddling  bands, 
"Nor  royal    shining   things; 
"  A    manger  for    his  cradle    stands, 
"  And   holds   the   King   of  kings. 

4  "Go,  shepherds,  where  the  infant  Iks, 

"And   see  his  humble   throne; 
"  With  tears  of   joy  in    all  your  eyes, 
"Go,   shepherds, 'kiss   the' Son." 

5  Thus  Gabriel  sang,  and  straight  around 

The  heavenly  armies  throng, 
They  tune  their  harps  to   lofty  sound, 
And  thus  conclude  the   song: 

6  "Glory  to  God  that  reigns   above, 

"  Let  peace   surround  the  earth  ; 
*'  Mortals  shall  know  their  Maker's  lov«, 
-  At   their  Redeemer's   birth." 

7  Lord,  and  shall  angels  have  their  songs, 

And  men  no   tunes   to  raise  ? 
O    may   we  lose  our  useless  tongues, 
When  they   forget   to  praise. 

8  Glory  to  God   that  reigns  above, 

That  pitied  us   forlorn, 
\Yc  join   to  sing  our  Maker's  love, 
For  there's  a  Saviour  born. 

Hymn  46.     C.  M.    Patrick  or  Tate.     * 

St.  Martin's,  Missionary,  Bruintree. 

Nativity  of  Christ. 

1\TC7HILE    shepbxrds   watch 'd  their 
VV  flocks  by  night. 

All  seated  on     the  ground, 
The  angel  of  the  Lord  came  down, 
And  glory   shone  around. 

J "  Fear  not,"  said  he,  (for  mighty  dread 
Had  seis'd  their  troubled  mind,) 


OF  CHRIST. 

-'  Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
"To  vcu  and  all  mankind. 

3  "  To  you,  in  David's  town,  this  day 

"Is  born,  of  David's  line, 
"  The  Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord, 
"  And  this  shall  be  the  sign : 

4  ig  The  heavenly  Babe  you  there  shall  find 

"To  human  view  display'd; 
"  All  meanly  wrapt  in  swathmg-bands, 
"And  in  a  manger  laid." 

5  Thus  spake  the  seraph,   and  forthwith 

Appear'd  a  shining  throng 
Of  angels,  praising  God,  and  thus 

Add'ress'd  their  joyful  song: 
•■j5"AU  glory  be  to  God  on  high! 

"  Ind  to  the  earth  be  peace! 
"Good- will  henceforth  from  heaven  to 

"  Begin  and  never  cease  1"  [men 

>Hymn  47.   6's  audio's.    MiltcnalUrodM  • 

Courtney,  Auspicious  Mom. 

Angels  fir oda'uning  the  'nrth  of  Christ. 
l-TLTO-war  nor  battle's  sound 
IN  Was  heard  the   world  around, 
•_No  hostile  chiefs  to  furious  combat  ran  ; 
But  peaceful  was  the  night, 
In  which  the  Prince  of  light 
.  His  reign  of  peace  upon  the  earth  began. 
2  The  shepherds  on  the  lawn, 

Before  the  point  of  dawn, 
In  social  circle   sat,    while  all  around . 
The   gentle  fleecy  brood, 
"Or  cropp'd  the  flow'ry  food,    [ground. 
Or  slept,    or   sported  on  the  verdant/' 

■3  When  To!  with  ravish'd  ears,  E 

Each  -swain  delighted  hears      [hand ; , 

Sweet  musick,  offspring  of  no  mortal 
Divinelv  .  warbled *.  voice » 

)    Answ'ring  the   stringed  noise, 

•A'ith  blissful  rapture  charm 'd  the  Ustj 

J        ning  band. 


48,49        LIFE,  MINISTRY,  AND 

4  Sounds  of  so  sweet  a  tone 
Before   -were  never  known, 

But  when  of  old  the  sons  of  morning  sung, 
While  God  dispos'd    in  air 
Each  constellation   fair,  [hung. 

And  the  well  balanc'd  world  on  hinges 

5  Hail,  hail,  auspicious  morn  ! 

The  Saviour  Christ  is  born  :    [blime) 
(Such  was tli' immortal  seraph's  song  su- 
dor)   to  (iod  in   heaven  ! 
To  m;m  sweet  peace  be  given,    [time  ! 
Sweet  peace  and  friendship  to  the  end  of 

LIFE  AND  MINISTRY. 
Hymn  48.    C.  M.    Rififum'*  Sriec.    X 

St.  Asaph's,  Irish,  Hymn  Second. 

The  Redeemer's  message. 
1TJARK,  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour 
JTlThc  Saviour  promis'd  long!  [comes, 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2  On  him,  the  Spirit,  largely  pour*d, 

rts  his  sacred  fire ; 
Wisdom  and  might,   and  zeal  and  love 
His  holy  breast  inspire. 

3  He  comes,  from  thickest  films  of  vice 

To  clear  the  mental  ray ; 
And,  on  the  eyes  oppress'd  with  night, 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

4  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  Peace, 

Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim  ; 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  thy  beloved  name. 

Hymn  49.    L.  M.    Steele,  ^ 

Eaton,  Quercy,  Portugal. 

Our  Example. 
1  A  ND  is  the  gospel  peace  and  love! 
•*"*-  Such  let  our  conversation  be  ; 
The  serpent  blended  with  the  do..ve; 
Wisdom  and  meek  simplicity. 


SUFFERINGS  OF  CHRIST.     50 

2  Whene'er  the  angry  passious  rise,  [strife, 
And  tempt  our  thoughts  or  tongues  to 
To  Jesus  let  us  lift  our  eyes, 
Bright  pattern  of  the  Christian  life  I 

3  O,  how  benevolent  and  kind ! 
How  mild!  how  ready  to  forgive! 
Be  this  the  temper  of  our  mind, 
And  these  the  rules  by  which  we  live, 

4  To  do  his  heavenly  Father's  will 
Was  his  employment  and  delight; 
Humility   and  holy   zeal 

Shone  through  his  life  divinely  bright ! 

5  Dispensing  good  where'er  he  came, 
The  labours  of  his  life  were  love; 
P,  if  we  love  the  Saviour's  name, 
By  his  example  let  us  move. 

SUFFERINGS  AND   DEATH. 

Hymn  50     L.  M.    Steele.  b 

Carthage,  Armley,  Bath. 

A  dying  Saviour. 

1  C  TRETCH'D  on  the  cross,  the  Saviour 
£5        dies ; 

Hark  !  his  expiring  groans  arise ! 
See,  from  his  hands,  hisvfeet,  his  side, 
Runs  down  the  sacred  crimson  tide  ! 

2  And  didst  thou  bleed?— for  sinners  bleed  ? 
And  could  the  sun  behold  the  deed? 
No!  he  withdrew  his  sick'ning  ray, 
And  darkness  veil'd  the  mourning  day, 

3  Can  I  survey  this  scene  of  wo, 
Where  mingling  grief  and  wonder  flow ; 
And  yet  my  heart  unmov'd  remain, 
Insensible  to  love  or  pain  ? 

a  Come  dearest  Lord!  thy  grace  impart, 
ToTaim  this  cold,  this  stupid  heart, 
Till  all  its  powers  and  passions  move 
In  melting  grief  and  ardent  love. 


51,52  RESURRECTION 

Hymn  51.     L.  M     Dr.  S.  S'ennctt.        b 

Munich,  LimefcoOMj  OCHMW 

It  is  finish 'd 
"THIS  finish 'd  !    so  the  Suviour  cried, 
X  And  meekly  bow  *<1  bis  head,  and  died: 

'Tis  finish'd — yes,  the  race  is  run, 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won. 

2  'Tis   finish'd — all  that  Heaven  decreed, 
And  all  the  ancient  prophets  said, 

Is  now  fulfill'd,  as  was  design'd, 
In  me,  the  Saviour  of  mankind. 

3  'Tis  finish'd — this  my  dying  groan 
Shall  sins  of  every   kind  atone  : 
Millions  shall  be  redeem'd  from  death, 
By  this  my  last  expiring   breath. 

4  'Tis  finish'd — Heaven  is  reconcil'd. 
And  all  the  powers  of  darkness  spoil'd  ; 
Peace,  love,  and  happiness  again 
Return,  and  dwell  with  sinful  men. 

RESURRECTION  OF  CHRIST. 
Hymn  52.    H.  M.    Doddridge.     # 

Bethcsda,  Portsmouth. 

Resurrection  of  Christ. 
lVTES!  the    Redeemer  rose, 
X    The  Saviour  left  the  dead, 
And   o'er  our  hellish   foes 
High  rais'd  his  conau'ring  head  ; 
In   wild  dismay       1  he  guards  around 
Fall  to  the  ground,  And  sink   away. 

2Lo!   the  angelic   bands 
In  full  assembly   meet, 
To  wait  his   high  commands, 
And  worship  at  his  feet : 
Joyful  they  come,    And  wing  their  way 
From  realms  of  day  To  Jesus'  tomb. 

3  Then  back  to  heaven  they  fly 
The  joyful  news  to  bear; 
Hark  !  as  they  scar  on  high, 


OF  CHRIST.  53 

What  musick  fills  the  air! 

Their  anthems  say,  "  Jesus,  who  bled, 

"Hath  left  the  dead  ;  He  rose  to-day." 

tYe   mortals!   catch  the  sound — 
Redeem'd  by  him   from  hell, 
And   send  the  echo  round 
The  globe  on  which  yau  dwell; 
Transported,  cry — "Jesus,  who  bled, 
"Hath  left  the  dead,   No  more  to  die." 

;A11  hail,  triumphant  Lord, 
Who  sav'st  us  with  thy  blood  ! 
Wide  be  thy  name  ador'd, 
Thou  rising,  reigning  God: 
With  thee  we  rise,  With  thee  we  reign, 
And  empires  gain    Beyond  the  skies. 

Hymn  53.    7s.    Rippon's  Selection.       & 

Easter  Hymn,  Bath-Abbey. 

The  Resurrection. 

1  r>  HRIST,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day ! 
V^  Sons  of  men  and  angels  say  ! 
Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high ! 
Sing,  ye  heavens,— and  earth,   reply. 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done- 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won; 
Lo !  the  sun's  eclipse  is  o'er ; 
Lo!   he  sets  in  blood  no  more. 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal, 
Christ  hath  burst  the  gates  of  hell; 
Death  in  vain  forbids  his  rise, 
Christ  hath  open'd  paradise. 

4  Lives  again  our  glorious  King ! 

"  Where,  O  death  !  is  now  thy  sting  ?" 
Once  he  died,  our  souls  to  save; 
"  Where's  thy  victory,boasting  grave  V 

5  Hail  the  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven ! 
Praise  to  thee  by  both  be  given ! 
Thee  we  greet  triumphant  now, 
Hail !  the  resurrection — thou. 


54,55     ASCENSION  OF  CHRIST. 
Hymn  54.    7s.    Gibbon*        £ 

Hampton,  Fincdon. 

A  The  Remrrect'on  and  Mcemion. 
NOELS!   roll  the  rock  away' 
Death!  yield  up  the  mighty  prey 
See!  he  rises  from   the  tomb, 
Glowing  with  immortal  bloom. 

Hallelujah  !   Praise  the  Lord !       L 

2*T'S  the  Saviour!  angels,  raise 
Fame's  eternal  trump  of  praise  ! 
Let  the  earth's  remotest  bound 
Hear  the  joy-inspiring  sound.         Hal.i 

3  Now,  ye   saints,  lift  up  your  eyes' 
Now  to  glory  see  him  rise. 

In  long  triumph,  up   the  sky— 

I  p    to  waiting  worlds  on  high.    Hal.  I 

4  Praise  him,  all  ye  heavenly  choirs1 

I  raise,  and  sweep   your  golden  lyres ' 
fchout,  ()  earth,  m  rapturous  song, 
Let  the  strains  be  sweet  and  strong !  Hal. 

ASCENSION  OF  CHRIST. 
Hymn  55.    L.  M.     Husky's  Collection.* 

Truro,  Castlc-Strct-t,  Xantnich. 
ChrisCs  Ascension. 

3  Our  Lnrfl  is  risen  from  the  rlea(1  * 

^  Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high: 
The  powers  of  hell  are  captive  led; 
Dragg'd  to  the  portals  of  the   sky. 

2  There   his   triumphal  chariot   waits; 
And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay : 
"Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates  ! 
Ye  everlasting  doors',  give  way!" 

3  Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light, 
And  wide  unfold  the  radiant  scene; 
He  claims  those  mansions  as  his  right ; 
Receive  the  King  cf  glory  in. 


ASCENSION  OF  CHRIST.       56 

Who  is  the  King  of  glory,  who  ?" 
The  Lord,  that  all  his  foes  o'ercame  ; 
The  world,  sin,  death,  and  hell  o'erthrew; 
And  Jesus  is  the  conqueror's  name. 
Lo!  his  triumphal  chariot  waits, 
And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay, 
"  Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates ! 
"Ye  everlasting  doors,   give  way!" 
"Who  is  the  King  of  glory,  who  ?" 
The  Lord,  of  boundless  power  possest ; 
The  King  of  saints  and   angels  too; 
God  over  all,  forever  blest  ! 

Hymn  56.    L.  M.     Watts's  Miscellan.  38 

Antigua,  Psalm  Ninety-seventh. 

The  humiliation,  exaltation,  and  triumfih* 

of  Christ. 

i  HT'HE  mighty  frame  of  glorious  grace, 
JL  That  brightest  monument  of  praise 
That  e'er  the   God  of  love  design'd, 
!    Employs  and  fills  my  lab'ring  mind. 

2  Begin,  my  soul,  the  heavenly  song, 
A   burden  for  an  angel's  tongue : 
When  Gabriel  sounds  these  awful  things, 
He  tunes  and  summons  all  his  strings, 

3  Proclaim  inimitable  love  ! 

Jesus,  the  Lord   of  worlds  above, 
Puts  off  the  beams  of  bright  array, 
And  veifs  the  God  in  mortal  clay. 

4  He,  that  distributes  crowns  and  thronesp 
Hangs  on  a  tree,  and  bleeds,  and  groans ; 
The  Prince  of  Life  resigns  his  breath— 
The  King  of  Glory  bows  to  death. 

5  But  see  the  wonders  of  his  power  i 
He  triumphs  in  his  dying  hour ; 
And,  while  by  Satan's  rage  he  fell, 
He  dastf'd  the  rising  hopes  of  hell. 

6  Thus  were  the  hosts  of  death  subdued, 
And  sin  was  drown'd  in  Jesus'  blood  ; 
Then  he  arose,  and  reigns  above, 
And  conquers  sinners  by  his  love, 


57,58      DOMINION  OF  CHRIST. 

7  Who   shall   fulfil  this  boundless  song 
The  theme  surmounts  an  angel's  tongue  ; 
How   low,  how    vain    are    mortal  airs, 
When  Gabriel's  nobler  harp  despairs  ! 

INTERCESSION  OF  CHRIST. 
Hymn  57.    L.  M.    Steele.        * 

Bath,   Angel's  Hyinn. 
Intercession  of  Christ. 

1  T  T  E  lives  !   the  great  Redeemer  lives  ! 
Xi-f  What  joy  the  blest  assurance  gives!) 
And  now,  before  his  Father,  God, 
Pleads  the  full  merit  of  his  blood. 

2  Repeated  crimes  awake  our  fears. 
And  justice  arm'd  with  frowns  appears; 
But  in   the  Saviour's  lovely  face 
Sweet  mercy  smiles,   and  all  is  peace. 

3  Hence,then,ye  black  despairing  thoughts! 
Above  our  fears,  above  our  faults, 
His  powerful  intercessions  rise ; 

And  guilt  recedes,  and  terror  dies. 

4  In  every   dark,  distressful  hour, 
When  sin  snd   Satan  join  their  power. 
Let  this  dear  hope  repel  the  dart, 
That  Jesus  bears  us  on  his  heart. 

5  Great   Advocate,  almighty   Friend — 
On  him   our   humble  hopes  depend : 
Our   cause   can    never,   never  fail, 
For  Jesus  pleads,   and  must  prevail. 

DOMINION  OF  CHRIST. 
Htmn  58.    H.  M.     Rififion"8  Selec.       * 

Triumph,  Portsmouth. 

The  kingdom  of  Christ. 
1  O  EJOICE  !   the  Lord  is   King  ; 
Xv  Your  God  and  King  adore; 
Mortals,    give   thanks   and   sing* 
And  triumph  evermore 


CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST.     59 

Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice, 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 

2  Rejoice!   the  Saviour  reigns— 

The  God  of  truth  and  love ; 
When  he  had  purg'd  our  stains-, 

He  took  his  seat  above : 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice, 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 

3  His  kingdom  cannot  fail, 

He  rules  o'er  earth  and  heaven; 
The  keys  of  death  and  hell 

Are  to  our  Jesus  given: 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice, 
Rejoice  aloud,   ye  saints,   rejoice. 

4  Rejoice  in  glorious  hope ! 

Jesus,  the  Judge,  shall  come, 
And  take  his  servants  up 

To  their  eternal  home : 
We  soon  shall  hear  th'  archangel's  voice : 
The  trump  of  God  shall  sound,  rejoice. 


CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST. 

ALPHABETICALLY    ARRANGED. 

Hymn  59.    L.  M.    RipporCs  Srtec.        * 

Eaton,  All  Saints. 

Advocate. 

1  TXTHERE  is  my  God >  does  he  retire 

*  *  Beyond  the  reach  of  humble  sighs  ? 
Are  these  weak  breathings  of  desire 
Too  languid  to  ascend  the  skies? 

2  No,  Lord !  the  breathings  of  desire, 
The  weak  petition,  if  sincere, 

Is  not  forbidden  to  aspire, 

But  reaches  thy  all-gracious  ear. 

3  Look  up,  my  soul,  with  cheerful  eye, 
See  where  the  great  Redeemer  stands, — 
The  glorious  advocate  on  high, 
With  precious  incense  in  his  hands  ! 


60,61    CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST. 

4  He  sweetens  every  humble   groan, 
He  recommends  each  broken  prayer ; 
Recline  thy  hope   on  him  alone, 
Whose  power  and  love  forbid  despair. 

5  Teach  my  weak  heart,  O  gracious  Lord  ! 
With  stronger  faith  to  call  thee  mine  ; 
Bid  me  pronounce  the  blissful  word, 
My  Father,   God,  with  joy  divine. 

Hymn  60.    CM.    Tofilady.  « 

Bedford,  Cambridge. 

All  in  All. 

1  C*  OMP  AR'D  with  Christ,  in  all  beside 
v^  No  comeliness  I  see  ; 

The  one  thing  needful,  dearest  Lord, 
Is  to  be  one  with  thee. 

2  The  sense  of  thy  expiring  love 

Into  my  soul  convey : 
Thyself  bestow!   for  thee  alone, 
My  all  in  all   I  pray. 

3  Less  than  thyself  will  not  suffice 

My  comfort  to  restore : 
More  than  thyself  I  cannot  crave j 
And  thou  canst  give  no  more. 

4  Loved  of  my   God,  for  him  again 

With  love  intense  I'd  burn : 
Chosen  of  thee,  ere  time  began, 
I'd  choose  thee  in  return. 

5  Whate'er  consists  not  with  thy  love, 

O   teach  me  to  resign  : 
I'm  rich  to  all  th'  intents  of  bliss, 
If  thou,  O  God,  art  mine. 

Hymn  61.   L.M.  Watts 's  Sermons.  *orb 

Limehouse,  Portugal,  Bath. 

Christ  the  eternal  life. 

1  TESUS,  our  Saviour  and  our  God, 
J    Array'd  in  majesty  and  blood, 
Thou  art  our  life ;  our  souls  in  thee 
Possess  a  full  felicity. 

2  All  our  immortal  hopes  are  laid 
In  thee  our  surety  and  our  head; 


•CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST.    62,63 

Thy  cross,  thy  cradle  and  thy  throne 
Are  big  with  glories  yet  unknown, 

3  Let  atheists  scoff;  and  Jews  blaspheme 
IV  eternal  life  and  Jesus'  name; 

A  word  of  thy  almighty  breath 
Dooms  the  rebellious  world  to  death. 

4  But  let   my  soul  forever  lie 
Beneath  the  blessings  of  thine  eye : 
'Tis  heaven  on  earth,  'tis  heaven  above 
To  see  thy  face  and  taste  thy  love. 

Hymn  62.    C.  M.    Cowficr.  m 

Carthage,  St.  Asaph's. 

Praise  for  the  fountain  ofiened. 

2  HPHERE  is  a  fountain  filFd  with  blood, 

A    Drawn   from  Imraanuel's  veins; 
And  sinners,  plung'd  beneath  that  flooel, 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

3  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day ; 
,0   may  I  there,  .though  vile  as  he. 
Wash  all  my  sins  away  ! 

3  Dear  dying  Lamb  !  thy  precious  blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power, 
Till  all  the  ransom'd  church  of  God 
Be  sav'd,  to  sin  no  more. 

4  E'er  since  by  faith  I  ^saw  the  stream 

Thy   flowing  wounds  supply, 
Redeeming  love  has  been  my   theme, 

And  shall   be  till   I   die. 
Then,  in  a  nobler,  sweeter  song, 

I'll  sing  thy  .power  to  save,       [tongue 
When    this    poor   lisping,    stammering 

Lies  silent  in  the   grave. 

Hymn  63.    C.  M.      Doddridge.       #5 

Ahriilge,  Bavhy. 

Head  of  the  church 

JESUS,  I  sing  thy  matchless  grace 
That  calls  a  worm  thy  own; 
iLrives  me  among  thy  saints  a  place. 
To  make  thy  glories  known. 
Bb  3 


64,65    CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIS  1 

2  Alljcd  to  thee,  our  vital  Head, 
We  act,  and  grow,  and  thrive  ; 
From  thee  divided,  each   is  dead 
When  most  he  seems  alive. 
■3 Thy  saints  on  earth,  and  those  above, 
Here  join  in  sweet  accord  : 
One  bodv  all  in  mutual  love, 
And  thou  our  common  Lord. 
4  Thou  the  whole  body  wilt  present 
Before  thy   Father's  face ; 
Nor  shall   a  wrinkle  or  a  spot 
Its  beauteous  form  disgrace. 

Hymn  64.    C.  M.    Steele.       & 

Knaretborough,  Archdale. 

.King  of  saints. 

1  f^  OME,ye  that  love  the  Saviour's  name; 
V-/  And  joy  to  make  it  known ; 
The  Sovereign  of   your  heart  proclaim, 

And  bow  before  his  throne. 

2  Behold  your  King,  vour Saviour,  crown'd 

With  glories  all  divine  ; 
And  tell  the  wond'ring  nations  round. 
How  bright  those  glories  shine. 

3  Infinite  power,  and  boundless  grace 

In   him  unite  their  rays ; 
You,  that  have  e'er  beheld  his  face, 
Can  you  forbear  his  praise? 

4  When  in  his  earthly  courts  we  view 

The  glories  of  our  King, 
We  long  to  love  as  angels  do, 
And  wish  like  them  to  sing. 

5  O,  happy  period  !  glorious  day  ! 

When  heaven  and  earth  shall  raise, 
With  all  their  powers,  the  raptur'd  lay, 
To  celebrate  thy  praise. 

Hymn  65.    C.  M.    Duncan.         *. 

Marlboro,  Tisbury,  Exeter. 

The  spiritual  coronation. 
1  A  LL-H  AIL  the  power  of  Jesus' name  I 
*»•  Let  angels  prostrate  fall; 


CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST.      65 

Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

2  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, 

A  remnant  weak   and  small! 
Hail  him,  who  saves  you  by  his  grace, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

3  Ye  Gentile  sinners,  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall ; 
Go— spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet. 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

4  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

5  O,  that  with  yonder  sacred  throng, 

We  at  his  feet  may  fall; 
We'Jl  join   the  everlasting    song, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

Hymn  66.    CM.     Doddridge.   "     & 

Mear,  Baiby,  St.  Asaph's. 

Jesus  precious  to  than  that  believe. 
1  TESUS,  I  love  thy  charming  name, 
.1    'Tis  music  to   my  ear; 
Fain  would  I  sound  it  out  so  loud 
That  earth  and  heaven  might  hear, 

2 Yes,  thou  art  precious  to  my  soul! 
My  transport  and  my  trust: 
Jewels  to  thee  are  gaudy  toys, 
And  gold  is  sordid  dust. 

3  All  my  capacious  powers  can  wish, 

In   thee  doth  richlv  meet; 
Nor  to  my  eyes  is  light  so  dear, 
Nor  friendship  half  so  sweet. 

4  Thy  grace  shall  dwell  upon  my  heart, 

And  shed  its  fragrance  there; 
The  noblest  balm  of  all  its  wounds, 
The  cordial  of  its  care,- 
B  b4 


67,68    CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIS! 

5  I'll   speak  the  honours  of  thy   name 
With  my  last  laboring  breath ; 
And,  dyiii)*-,   clasp  thee  in   my  arms — 
The  antidote  of  death. 

Hymn  67.    L.  M.      Steele.      ^  or  b 

German,  Portugal,  Fountain. 
Physician  of  souls. 

1  "TNEEP  are  the  wounds  which  sin  has 
U        made, 

Wncre   shall  the  sinner  find  a  cure? 

In    vain,   alas !    is   nature's  aid  ; 

The  work  exceeds  all  nature's   power. 

2  And  can  no  sovereign  balm  be  found  ? 
And  is  no  kind  physician   nigh, 

To  ease  the  pain,  and  heal  the  wound, 
Ere  life  and  hope  forever  fly  f* 

3  There  is  a  great  physician  near : 
Look  up,  O  fainting  soul,  and  live; 
See  in  his  heavenly   smiles   appear 
Such  ease  as  nature  cannot  give  ' 

4  See,   in   the  Saviour's   dying  blood, 
Life,  health,   and  bliss   abundant  flow ; 
'Tis  only  this  dear  sacred  flood 
Can  ease  thy  pain   and   heal  thy  wo. 

Hymn  68.    L.  M.    Steele,  & 

China,  Quercy,  Bath. 

Saviour — the  only  one. 

1  TESUS,   the  spring  of  joys  divine, 
J  Whence  all  our  hope  and  comforts 
Jesus,  no  other  name  but  thine  [flow  ; 
Can  save  us  from  eternal  wo. 

2  In  vain   would  boasting   reason  find 
The  way  to  happiness  and  God; 
Her  weak  directions  leave  the  mind 
Bewilder'd  in  a  dubious  road. 

3  No  other  name  will  Heaven  approve  : 
Thou  art  the  true,  the  living  way, 
Ordain'd  by  everlasting  love, 

To  the  bright  realms  of  endless  day. 


CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST.    69,70 
Hymn  69.    L.  M.      Ce.nnick.         ^ 

Portugal,  China,  Quercy. 

Way  to  Canaan. 

il  TESUS,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone; 

f  J   He,  whom   I  fix   my  hopes  upon ! 
His  track  I  see,  and  I'll  pursue 
The  narrow  way,   till  him  I  view. 

2  The  way  the  holy  prophets  went, 
The  road  that  leads  from  banishment ; 
The  king's  highway  of  holiness, 

I'll  go ;    for  all  his  paths  are  peace. 

3  This  is  the  way  I  long  have  sought,. 
And  mourn'd  because  I  found  it  not ; 
My  grief,  and  burden,  long  has  been 
Because  I  could  not  cease  from  sin. 

4  The  more  I  strove  against  its  power, 
I  sinn'd  and  stumbled  but  the  more, 
Till  late  I  heard  my  Saviour  say, 
*4Come  hither,  soul,  I  am   the  way." 

5  Lo  !  glad  I  come  !  and  thou,  blest  Lamb, 
Shalt  take  me  to  thee  as  I  am  : 
My  sinful  self  to  thee  I  give! 
Nothing  but  love  shall  I  receive. 

6  Then  will  I  tell  to  sinners  round 
What  a  dear  Saviour  I  have  found  ; 
I'll  point  to  thy  redeeming  blood, 
And  say — w  Behold  the  way  to  God  !" 

IIymn  TO.    C.  M.     Hartford  Coll.     * 

Irish,  St.  Martin's,  Devizes. 

Praise  to  the  Redeemer. 
l/^\   FOR  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 
V-/   My  dear  Redeemer's  praise  ! 
The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 
The   triumphs  of  his  grace! 

2  My  gracious  Master  and.  my  God, 
Assist  me  to  proclaim, 
To  spread  through  all  the  earth  abroad 
The  honours  of  thy  name. 


71    DOCTRINES  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 

3 Jesus,   the  name  that  calms  our  : 
That  bids   our  sorrows  cease  ; 
'Tis  musick   in    the  sinner's   cars  ; 
'Tis  lite,  and  health,   and   p 

4  He  breaks  the  power  of  reigning  sin, 

He  sets  the    prisoner  tree  ; 
His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean; 
His  blood   avail'd   for   me. 

5  Let  us  obey,   we  then  shall   know, 

Shall   fuel  our  sins  forgiven  ; 
Anticipate  our   heaven   below, 
And  own  that  love  is  heaven. 


DOCTRINES    OF    THE    GOSPEL, 

ALPHABETICALLY   ARRANGED. 

ADOPTION. 

Hymn  71.    7s.     Ilum/ihrcys.       * 

Fini-don,  Turin,  Hot  ham. 

The  privilege  x  of  the  sons  of  God. 

1  T>  LESSED  are  the  sons  of  God, 
•D  They  are  bought  with  Jesus'  blood, 
They  are   ransom 'd   from   the  grave, 
Life  eternal  they  shall   have : 

With  them  number'd   may  we  be, 
Now  and  through  eternity. 

2  God  did   love  them,  in   his  Son, 
Long  before  the  world  begun ; 
They  the  seal  of  this  receive, 
When  on  Jesus  they  believe  : 

With  them,  &c. 

3  They  are  justify'd  by  grace, 
They  enjoy  a  solid   peace ; 

All  their   sins  are  wash'd   away, 
They  shall  stand  in  God's  great:  dav. 
With  them,  $c. 


ADOPTION.  72 

ley  have  fellowship  with  God, 
irough  the  Mediator's  blood ; 

hie  with  God,  through  Jesus  one, 

rlory  is  in   them  begun: 
With  them,  8cc. 

They  alone  are  truly  blest- 
Heirs  with  God,  joint  heirs  with  Christ; 
They  with   love  and  peace  are  fill'd; 
They  are  by  his  Spirit  seal'd : 

With  them  number'd  may  we  be, 
Now   and  through  eternity. 

Iymn  72.    L.  M.    Br.  S.  Stennett.      * 

Portugal,  Shod. 
Christians  the  sons  of  God. 

1  VTOT  all  the  nobles  of  the  earth, 
1 M  Who  boast  the  honours  of  their  birth, 
Such  real  dignity   can  claim 

As  those  who  bear  the  Christian  name. 

2  To  them  the  privilege  is  given, 

To  be  the  sons  and  heirs  of  heaven ; 
Sons  of  the  God  who  reigns  on  high, 
And  heirs  of  joys  beyond  the  sky. 

3  When,  through  temptation,  they  rebel, 
His  chast'ning  rod  he  makes  them  feel; 
Then,  with    a  father's  tender   heart, 
He  soothes  the  pain,  and  heals  the  smart. 

4  Their  daily  wants  his  hands  supply, 
Their  steps  he  guards  with  watchful  eye, 
Leads  them  from  earth  to  heaven  above, 
And  crowns  them  with  eternal  love. 

5  If  I've  the  honour,  Lord,  to  be 
^One  of  this  numerous  family, 

On  me  the  gracious  gift  bestow, 
To  call  thee  Abba,  Father!  too. 

a  So  may  my  conduct  ever  prove 
My  filial  piety  and  love! 
While  all  my  brethren  clearly  trace 
Their  Father's  likeness  in  my  face. 


72    DOCTRINES  OFTHEGOSPEl 


ATONEMENT: 

IIvmn  73.    C,  M.     WatUF*  Sermons.     • 

Abridge,  UcJford. 

The  atonement   of  Chri.nt. 

1  T  TOW  is  our  nature  tpoil'd  by  sin 
Xi.  Yet  nature  ne'er  hath  found 
The  way  to  make  the  conscience  clean 
Or  heal  the  painful   wound. 

2  In  vain   we   seek  for  peace   with  Got 

By    methods  of  our   own: 
Jesus,    there's   nothing  but   thy   blood 
(Ian   bring   us   near  ttic   throne. 

3  The  threatening*  of  thy  broken  law 

Impress  our  souls   with  (head; 
It  God  his  sword  of  vengeance  dravr, 
It   strikes  our  spirits   dead. 

4  But  thine  illustrious   sacrifice 

Hath   answered  these  demands, 
And  peace  and  pardon  from  the   skies 
Come  down  by  Jesus'  hands. 

5  Here  all  the  ancient   types  agree, 

The  altar  and  the   lamb  ; 
And   prophets   in   their  visions  sec 
Salvation   through   his   name. 
6'Tis  by   thy  death  we  live,  O  Lord 
' Tis   on  thy  cross  we  rest; 
Forever  be  thy  love   ador'd, 
Thy  name  forever  blest. 

HYMN  74.     8\  and  7's.    Lock  II.  Co/!.  « 

Sicilian  Hymn,  Love  Divine. 

Gratitud'  for  the  Atonement. 
ITT  AIL*    thou  once   despised  Jesus, 
IT  Hail!    thou   Galilean  King! 
Thou  didst   suffer  to    release   us ; 
Thou  didst  free  salvation  bring  : 
Hail,   thou    agonizing  Saviour, 

Bearer  of  our  sin   and  shame  ! 
By  thy  merits   we  find  favour; 
Life  is  given  through  thy  name 


COMMUNION  WITH  GOD.      75 

Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed, 

All  our  sins  on  thee  were  laid : 
By  almighty  love   anointed, 

Thou  hast  full  atonement  made: 
All   thy   people  are  forgiven 

Through  the  virtue  of  thy   blood; 
|  Open'd  is  the  gate  of  heaven ; 

Peace  is  made  'twixt  man  and  God. 

;  Jesus,  hail !  enthron'd  in  glory, 

There  forever  to  abide  ! 
All  the  heavenly   host  adore   thee, 

Seated  at  thy  Father's  side: 
There  for  sinners   thoii   art  pleading: 

There  thou  dost  our  place  prepare  ; 
Ever  for  us  interceding, 

Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

\i  Worship,  honour,  power*  and  blessing, 

Thou  art  worthy    to  receive: 
Loudest  praises,   without  ceasing, 

Meet  it  is  for   us  to   give  : 
Help,   ye  bright  angelic   spirits! 

Bring  your  sweetest,  noblest  lays! 
Help  to  sing  our  Saviour's  merits ; 

Help  to  chant  Immanuel's  praise. 

COMMUNION  WITH  GOD. 
Hymn  75.    CM.    Caiofier.        m 

York,  St.  Aim's. 

Walking  with  God. 

OFOR  a  closer  walk  wSh  G'od, 
A  calm  and  heavenly  frame; 
A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road, 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb ! 

J  Where  is  the  blessedness"  I  knew 
When   first  I  saw  the   Lord ;       ' 
Where  is  the  soul-refreshing  view 
Of  Jesus,  and  his  word  ?  ' 
C  E 


76    DOCTRINES  OF  THE  G06P£l| 

3 What  peaceful  hours   I   then  enjoy'd 
How   tweet  their    memory    still! 
But  now   I  find  an   aching  void 
The  world   can  never  fill. 
A  Return,  ()   holy   dove  !  return, 
Sweet   messenger  of  rest! 
I  hate  the  sins  that  made  thee  mourn, 
And  drove  thee   from   my  breast, 

5  The  dearest   idol   r  have   known, 

Whate'er  that  idol  be, 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throne; 
And   worship  only   thee. 

6  So  shall  mv   walk  be   close  with  God, 

Calm    and   serine   my  frame  ; 
So  purer  light  shall  mark   the  road 
That  kails  me   to  the  Lamb. 

Hymn  76.  CM    Watt      8  rrwns.  *  or  fc 

St.  Da\  itl's,  Abitdgr. 
©  that  I  knew  ifhcrt  I  might  find  hinu 

Sins  and  .arrows  laid  btfore  God. 
l{~\   THAT  I  knew  the  secret  place 
\J  Where    I  might    find    my   God; 
I'd  spread  my  wants  before  his  face 
And  poor  my  woes  abroad, 
3l\l   tell   him    how   mv    sins  arise, 
What  sorrows  I   sustain  ; 
How  grace   decays,  and  comfort  dies 
AndJ  leaves  my  heart  in  pain. 
3He  knows  what  arguments  I'd   take 
To  wrestle  with  my  God  ; 
I'd  plead  for  his  own  mercy's  sake, 
And  for  my  Saviour's  blood  ! 
4  My  God  will  pity  my  complaints, 
And  heal  mv   broken  bones ; 
He  takes  the  meaning  of  his  saints, 
The  language  of  their  groans. 
J' Arise,  mv  soul,  from  deep  distress, 
And  banish  every  fear ; 
He  calls  thee  to  his  throne  of  grace, 
To  spread  thv  sorrows  there; 


DEPRAVITY.  77,  9 

DEPRAVITY. 
Hy*n  ?#.  L.M.    TFatts's  Lyrics,    ^lorb 

German,  Eaton. 

Ofiginatein  ;  or,  the  fir  at  and second  Adam. 

1  A  DAM,  our  lather  and  our  head, 
/llTransgress'il,  and  justice  doom'd  us 

dead: 
The  fiery  law  speaks  all  despair, 
There's  no  reprieve  or  pardon  there. 

2  Call  a  blight  council  in  the  skies; 
Seraphs,  the  mighty  and  the  -wise, 
Sneak  ;  are  you  strong  to  bear  the  load,, 
'the  weighty  Vengeance  of  a  God? 

3  In  vain  we  ask  ;  for  all  around 
Stand  silent  through  the  heav'nly  ground? 
There's  not  a  glorious  mind  above 
Has  half  the  strength  or  half  the  love 

4 But  O!  immeasurable  grace! 
Th*  eternal  Son  takes  Adam's  place  \ 
Down  to  our   world  the  Saviour  flies, 
Stretches  his  arms,  and  bleeds,  and  dies. 

5  Amazing  work !  look  down,  ye  skies  J 
Wonder  and  gage  with  all  your  eyes; 
Ye  saints  below,  and  saints  above, 
All  bow  to  this  mysterious  love. 

Hymn  78.    CM.      S.  Stenhett.       b 

Dorset,  York,  "Wart-ham. 

Indwelling  sin  lamented. 
1TX7ITH  tears  of  anguish  I  lament, 
VV     Here  at  thy  feet,  my  God, 
My   passion,  pride,  and  discontent, 
And  vile  ingratitude. 
2  Sure  there  was  ne'er  a  heart  so  base* 
So  false  as  mine  has  been  : 
So  faithless  to  its  pfomists, 
So  prone  to  every  sin  ! 
"My  reason  tells  me  thy  commands 
Are   holy,  just,   and   true; 
Tells  me  whate'er  mv  God  demands 
Is  his  most  righteoirs   dure. 
G  c  2 


DOCTRINES  OF  THE  GOSPEL. 

4  Reason   I  hear,  her  counsels   weigh, 

And   all   her   words   approve ; 
But  still   I   find  it  hard  t'  obey, 
And  harder  yet  to   love. 

5  Hmv  long,  dear  Saviour,   shall   I  feel 

These  struc^lings  in  my   breast  ? 
When  wilt  thou  bow  my  stubborn  will, 
And  give  my  conscience  rest  ? 

GRACE. 

Hymh  79.     S.  M.  Doddridge* 

Sliirland,  Pelham. 

Salvation  by  grace  from  t lie  first  to  the  last. 

1  /^RACE!   'tis  a   charming  sound; 
V-J"  Harmonious  to  the  ear! 

Heaven   with  the  echo  shall  resound. 
And  all  the  earth   shall  hear. 

2  Grace  first  contrived  the  way 
To  save  rebellious  man  ; 

And  ail  the  steps  that  grace  display 
Which  drew  the  wondrous  plan. 
S     Grace  led   my  roving  feet 
To  tread  the  heavenly  road  ; 
And  new  supplies,  each  hour,  I  meet, 

While  pressing  on  to  God. 
4     Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown, 
Through  everlasting  days; 
It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 

Hymn 80.    CM.  ^ 

Irish.  Cambridge. 

Bu  th*  grace  of  God  Jam  tvhat  1  am. 

1  r^  LtEAT  God,  'tis  from  thy  sovereign 
vT        grace 

That   all  my  blessings  flow  ; 
Whate'er  I  am,  or  do  possess, 
I  to  thy  mercy  owe. 

2  'Tis  this  my  powerful  lusts  control, 

And  pardons  all  my  sin  ; 
Spreads  life  and  comfort  through  my  sou'. 
And  makes  my  nature  clean,. 


JUSTIFICATION.  81,32 

S  'Tis  this   upholds  me  whilst  I   live, 
Supports  me  when  I  die; 
And  hence  ten  thousand  saints  receive. 
Their  all,  as  well  as  I. 

JUSTIFICATION. 
Hymn  81.  L.  M.    Rip/ion's  Sdec.  gg  orfr 

German,  Bath. 
Humanrighteousness  insufficient  to  justify. 
lXX^HEREWITH,  O  Lord,  shall  I 
VV  draw  near, 

Or  bow  myself  before  thy  face? 
How,  in  thy  purer  eyes,  appear? 
What  shall   I  bring  to  gain  thy  grace  ? 

2  Will  gifts  delight  the  Lord  most  high  ? 
Will   multiplied  oblations  please  ? 
Thousands  of  rams  his  favour  buy  ? 
Or  slaughter'd   millions  e'er  appease  ? 

3  Can  these  assuage  the  wrath  of  God  ? 
Can  these   wash  out  my  guilty  stain? 
Rivers  of  oil,   or  seas  cf  blood — 
Alas!  they  all   must  flow  in  vain. 

4  What  have  I,  then,  wherein  to  trust  ? 
I  nothing  have,   I  nothing  am ; 
Excluded  is  my  every  boast, 

My  glory   swallow 'd  up  in  shame. 

5  Guilty,  I  stand  before  thy  face  ; 
My  sole  desert  is  hell  and.  wrath  ; 

' Twere  just  the   sentence   should  take 

place  ; 
But  O,  I  plead  my  Saviour's  death! 

6  I  plead   the  merits  of  thy  Son, 
Who   died  for  sinners  on  the  tree ; 
I  plead  his  righteousness  alone : 

O  put  the  spotless  robe  on  me. 

Hymn  82.    L.  M.     Wesley.        g 

Shoel,  Leeds,  Italy. 

Imputed  righteousness. 

1  T  ESUS,  thy  blood  and  righteousness, 

J  My  beauty  are,   my  glorious  dress; 


B3   DOCTRINES  OFTHEGl 

'Midst  flaming  worlds,  in  these  array 'd, 
With  joy  shall  I  lift  up  my  head. 

BWhen  from  the  dust   of  death   I   rise. 

To  take  my  mansion  in  the  sk;< 

E'en  then    shall   this  be  all  my  p 
"Jesus  hath  liv'd  and  died  for  mc." 

3  Thus  Abraham,  the  friend  of  God, 
Thus  all  the  armies  bought  with  blood, 
Saviour  of  sinners,  thee  proclaim  ' 
Sinners — of  whom  the  chief  1  am. 

A  This  spotless  robe  the  same  appears 
When  ruin'd  nature  sinks  in  years; 
No  age  can  change  its  glorious  hue  : 
The   robe  of  Chiist  is  ever  new. 

50  let  the  dead  now  hear  thy  voice' 
Bid,   Lord,  thy  banish 'd  oncb  rejoice! 
Their  beauty  this,  their  glorious  <: 
Jesus,  the  Lord,  our  righteousness. 

PARDON. 
Hvm\83.    CM.     Steele.  a 

"iork,  Canterbury,  "Wantage- 

Pardoning  love. 
I  TTOW  oft,  alas!  this  wretched  heart 
ii  Has  wander'd  from  the  Lord ! 
How  oft  my  roving  thoughts  depart, 
Forgetful  of  his  word! 
2 Yet  sovereign  mercy  calls,  "Return:" 
Dear  Lord,  and  may  I  come! 
My  vile  ingratitude  I  mourn; 
O  take  the  wanderer  home. 
3  And  canst  thou,  wilt  thou  yet  forgive. 
And  bid  my  crimes  remove? 
And  shall  a  pardon'd  rebel  live 
To  speak  thy  wondrous  love  ? 
I  Thy  pard'ning  love,  so  free,  so  sweet, 
Dear  Saviour,  I  adore ; 
O  keep  me  at  thy  sacred  feet, 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 


PERSEVERANCE.  *4, 85 

Hymn  84.    S.  M.     Watts'*  Lyrics,  b 

Aylesbury,  Ustic. 

Confession  and  pardon. 

MY  sorrows,  like  a  flood. 
Impatient  of  restraint, 
Into  thy  bosom,  O  my  God! 
Pour  out  a  long  complaint. 
This  impious  heart  of  mine 
Could  once  defy  the  Lord, 
Could  rush  with  violence  on  to  sin. 
In  presence  of  thy  sword, 

3  O'erccme  by   dying  love, 
Here  at  thy  cross  I  lie, 

And  throw  my  flesh,  my  soul,  my  ah, 
And  weep,  and  love,  and  die. 

4  "  Rise,"  suith  the  Saviour,  "  rise ! 
"  Behold  my  wounded  veins  ! 

44  Here  Hows  a  sacred  crimson  flood, 
"To  was:i  away  thy  stains." 

5  See,  God  is  reconciled! 
Behold  his  smiiing  face  ! 

£,et  joyful  cherubs  clap  their  wings, 
And  sound  aloud  his  grace. 

PERSEVERANCE. 
Hymn  85.    L.M.      Doddridge.       * 

Querey,  Bleudou,  A$g**5  Hymn. 

Noah  preserved  in  the  ark,  and  the  believ- 
er in  Christ. 

1THHE  deluge,  at  the   Almighty  s  call, 
I    In  what  impetuous  streams  it  mil ; 
Swallow'd  the   mountains  m  its  rage, 
And   swept  a  guilty   world  to  hell, 

2 Yet  No-di,  humble,  happy  saint! 
Surrounded  with  a  .chosen  tew, 
Sat  in  his  ark,  secure  from  tear,      £ 
A  nd  sang-the  grace  that  steer'd  him  thro  . 

£So  mav  I  sing,  in  Jesus  safe, 
While  storms  cf  vengeance  round  me  .ah; 


8€,8ri)OCTKIKESOi  rHEGOSl  EJ .. 

C<  nsci<  us  how  high  m\  (iop< 
Beyond  what  shakes  this  earthlj 
4 Enter  thine  ark,  while  waits, 

Nor  ever  quit  that  sure  retreat; 
Tlien  tl-f  wide  flood,  wh«  h  buries  - 
Shall  waft  thee  to  a  fairer  seat. 

lira*  86.    CM,   F * 

Perseverance. 
1  T   OKI),  hast  then  made  me  know  th? 
A-j  Conduct   me  in   thy  fear;  [ways.J 
And  grant  me  such  supplies  ci  grac^ 
'i  1  v t  I  may  persevere, 
2Let  but  thy   own  Almighty  arm 
Sustaip  a  feeble  worm, 
I  shall  escape,   se<  ore  from  harm, 
Amid  the  dreadful  storm. 
3  Be  thou  my  all-sufficient  friend, 
Till  all  my  toils  shall  cease. 
Guard  mc  through  life,  and  let  my  end 
K  i   i  rlasting  peace. 

REDEMPTION. 

Hymn  87.    7'<.     Rffi/ion's  Selection,     % 

Faih-AMv  y,  Condolence,  Coojtyuu. 

Redeeming  love. 

1  "VJOW  begin   the   heavenly   theme, 
lM    J-ing  aloud  in  Jesus-  name ! 
Ve,  who  his  salvation   prove; 
Triumph  in  redeeming  love, 

2Yes  who  see  the   Father's  grace, 
Beaming  in   the  Saviour's  face 
As  to  Canaan   on  ye  move, 
Praise  and  bless  redeeming  love. 

S  Mourning  sou's,  dry  up  your  tears  ; 
Banish    all  your  guilt}-  fears; 
See  your  guilt  and   curse  remove, 
O.r.ceU'd  by  redeemirg  lcve. 


REGENERATION.         S8,  89 

[4  Welcome  all,  by  sin  opprest, 
1  Welcome  to  his  sacred  rest ; 
(  Nothing  brought  him   from  above, 

Nothing  but  redeeming  love. 
1 5  Hither,   then,  your   musick  bring, 

Strike  aloud  each  cheerful  string; 
I   Mortals,   join   the  host  above, 
I  Join  to  praise  redeeming  love. 

Hymn  88.    L.  M.     Steele.      t>  cr  3S 

Winchester,   Eaton. 

Redemption  by  Chrut  alone. 

1  T~f  NSL  AY'D  by  fin, and  bound  in  chains 
XL  Beneath  its  dreadful  tyrant  sway, 
And  doom'd  to  everlasting  pains, 

We   wretched  guilty  captives  lay. 

2  Jesus,  the  Lord,  the  mighty  God, 
An  all -sufficient  ransom    paid  : 
Invalued  price!   his  precious  blood, 
For  vile,  rebellious  traitors  shed. 

3  Jesus  the  sacrifice  became, 

To  rescue  guilty  souls  from   hell : 
The  spotless,  bleeding,  dying  Lamb, 
Beneath  avenging  justice  fell. 
4 Amazing  goodness!   love  divine! 
O   may  our  grateful  hearts  adore 
The  matchless  grace  ;   nor  yield  to  sin, 
Nor  ■wear  its  cruel  fetters  more  ! 

REGENERATION. 
Hymn  89.    C.  M      To/iladi/s  Col.     # 

St.  JIartiivs,  Canibrulge,  ExtUr. 

Efficacious  grace. 

1  TTAIL!   mighty  Jesus!  how  divine 
JT1  Is  thy  victorious  sword ! 

The    stoutest  rebel  must  resign 
At  thy   commanding  word. 

2  Deep  are  the  wounds  thy  arrows  give, 

They  pierce   the  hardest  heart; 
Thy   smiles  of  grace  the  slain  revive, 
"Audrey    succeeds  to  smart, 


90,91  DOCTRINES  OF  THEGOSPEL. 

3 Still  gird  thy   sword  upon   thy   thigh; 
Hide  with   majestic  sway  : 
Go  forth,  sweet  prince,  triumphantly, 
And  make  thy  foes  obey. 

4  And  when  thy  victories  are  complete, 

When  all  the  chosen  race 
Shall  round  the  throne  of  glory  meet, 
To  sing  thy  conquering  grace  ; 

5  O  may  my  humble  soul  be  found 

Among  that  favoured  band! 
And  I,  with  them,  thy  praise  will  sound, 
Throughout  lmmanuel's  land. 

Hv:.in  90.    S.  M.     Doddridge.         * 

Dover,  Watchman. 

Vital  union  to  Christ  in  regeneration. 

1  T"\EAR  Saviour,  ws   are  thine 
1— /  By  everlasting  bonds  ; 

Our  names,  our  hearts  we  would  rcsign; 
Our  souls  are    in  thy  hands. 

2  To  thee  we  still  would  cleave, 
With  ever-growing  zeal ; 

If  millions  tempt  us   Christ  to  leave, 
O  let  them  ne'er  prevail, 

3  Thy  Spirit  shall  unite 

Our  souls  to  thee  our  head; 
Shall  form  us  to  thy  image  bright 
That  we  thy  paths  may  tread. 

4  Death  may  our  souls  divide 
From  these  abodes  of  clay  : 

But  lore  shall  keep  us  near  thy  side 
Through  all  the  gloomy  way. 

5  Since  Christ  and  we  are  one. 
Why  should  we  doubt  or  fear? 

If  he  in  heaven  hath  fix'd   his   throne, 
He'll  fix  his  members  there. 


lA 


Hymn  91.    CM.     S  Stennctt.       * 

Swanwiek,  Barby.  Abridge. 
J7ie  converted  ihuj. 
S  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  hung, 
And  wept,  and  bled,  and   died, 


REGENERATION.  92 

He  pour'd  salvation  on   a  wretch, 
That  languish'd  at  his  side. 

1  His  crimes,  with  inward  grief  and  shame, 

The  penitent  confessed; 
Then  turn'd  his  d)ing  eyes  to  Christ, 
And  thus  his  prayer  address'd: 

i "  Jesus,  thou  Son  and  heir  of  heaven, 

•«  Thou  spotless  Lamb  of  God  ! 
m  I  see  thee  bath'd  in  sweat  and  tears, 

"And  welt'ring  in  thy  blood. 
•«  Yet,  quickly  from  these  scenes  of  wo, 

"  In  triumph  thou  shalt  rise, 
"  Burst  thro'  the  gloomy  shades  of  death. 
"And  shine  above  the  skies. 

■J «'  Amid  the  glories  of  that  world, 
"  Dear  Saviour,  think  on  me, 
1  And  in  the  victories  of  thy  death 
"Let  me  a  sharer  be." 

5  His  prayer  the  dying  Jesus  hears, 
And  instantly  replies, 
To-day  thy  'parting  soul  shall  be 
"  With  me  in  paradise," 

iHvmn  92.    CM.    Collier's  Cell,  fa  or  X 

Windsor,  Bedford,  Bangor. 

Renewing  grace. 

1 TT OW  helpless  guilty  nature  lies, 
II  Unconscious  of  its  load  ! 
The  heart,  unchang'd,  can  never  rise 
To  happiness  and  God. 

2  Can  aught  beneath  a  power  divine 

The  stubborn  will  subdue  ? 

'Tis  thine,  eternal  Spirit,  thine 

To  form  the  heart  anew. 

3  'Tis  thine  the  passions  to  recall, 

And  upwards  bid  them  rise; 
And  make  the  scales  of  error  fall 
From  reason's  darken'd  eyes. 


93   DOCTRINES  OF  THE  GOSPE] 

4  To  chase  the  shades  of  death  away. 

And  bid  the  sinner  live  ; 
A  beam  of  heaven,   a  vital  ray, 
'Tis  thine  alone  to  give. 

5  O  change  these  wretched  hearts  of  oar.j 
r    And  give  them    life  divine! 

rl  hen  shall  our  passions  and  our  power 
Almighty  Lord,  be  Urine. 

SAIsXTIFICATION. 
Hymn  93.  C.  M.     Wattn's  Lyrics.  ^  or  || 

"Windsor,  Bedford,  Abridge. 

Solidification  and  pardon. 
1  \  51  7  HERE  shall  we  sinners  hide  ou 
VV  heads? 

Can  rocks  or  mountains  save  ? 
Or  shall  we  wrap  us  in  the  shades 
Of  midnight  and  the   grave  ? 

2 Is  there  no  shelter  from  the  eye 
Of  a  revenging  God? 
Jesus,  to  thy  dear  wounds   we   fly;     j 
Bedew  us  with  thy  blood. 

*  Those  guardian  drops  our  souls  secure. 
^  And   wash  away  our   sin  ; 
Eternal  justice  frowns  no  more, 
And  conscience   smiles   within. 

4\Ve  bless  that  wondrous  purple  stream, 
That  cleanses  every  stain  ; 
Yet  are  our  souls  but  half  redeem'd, 
If  sin,   the  tyrant,  reign. 


i  Ln?Vi,  blast  his  empire  with  thy  breath  ; 

That  cursed  throne  must  tail; 
Ye  flatt'ling  plagues  that  work  our  death, 

Fir,  for  we  hate  vcu  all. 


LAW  AND  GOSPEL.  94,95 

LAW  ASlJ  GOSPEL. 
Hymn  94.  L.M.  Watts' 's  Lyrics.     *  or  5 

Green's  Hundredth,  Carthage. 

The  Law  and  the  Gospel}    or,  Christ  a- 
refuge. 

1 "  /^URST  be  the  man,  forever  curst, 
*— '"  That  doth  one  wilful  sin  commit  > 
"  Death  and  damnation  for  the  first, 
"  Without  relief,  and  infinite." 

2  Thus  Sinai  roars',  and  round  the  earth, 
Thunder,  and  fire,  and  vengeance  flings : 
Rut,  Jesus,  thy  dear  gasping  breath, 
And  Calvaiy,  say  gentler  things  ! 

3  "Pardon,  and  grace,  and  boundless  love, 
"Streaming  along  a  Saviour's  blood  ; 
"And  life,  and  joys,  and  crowns  above, 
"Obtain'd  by    a  dear  bleeding  God.'* 

4  Hark,  how  he  prays  (the  charming  sound 
Dwells  on  his  dying  lips)  "  Forgive  /" 
And  everv  groan  and  gaping  wound 
Cries,   "Father,    let  the  rebels  live!" 

5  Go,  you  that  rest  upon  the  law,  _ 
And  toil  and  seek  salvation   there  ; 
Look  to  the  flame  that  Moses  saw; 
And  shrink,  and  tremble,  and  despair. 

6  But  I'll  retire   beneath   the   cro*s— - 
Saviour,   at  thy  dear  feet  I'll  lie  ; 
Ana  the  keen  sword*  that  justice  draws, 
Flaming  and  red,  shall  pass  me  by. 

Hymn  95.  L.  M.  Watts's  Ser?r.ov.s.j£  or  b 

Cartilage,  Blend'on. 

Thegosficl  the  flower  of  God  to  .salvation. 

1  TI  7"HAT  shall  the  dying  sinner  do, 

V  V    That  seeks  relief  for  all  his  wo  ? 
Where  shall  the  guilty  conscience  find 
Ease  for  the  torment  of  the  mind? 

2  How  shall  we  get  our  crimes  forgiven-. 
Or  form  our  natures  fit  for  heaven? 


%        LAW  AND  GOSPEL. 

Can  souls,  all  o'er  defiTd  with  iin, 
Make  their  own  powers  and  passioi 
clean  ? 

3  In  vain;  we  search,  in  vain  we  try, 
Till  Jesus  brings   his  gospel  nigh  ; 
'Tis  there  that    power  and  glorv  dwell 
Which  save   rebellious  souls  from  he! 

4  This  is  the  pillar  of  our  hope, 
That  bears  our  fainting  spirits  up  .; 
We  read  the  grace,  we  trust  the  wore 
And  find  salvation  in  the  Lord. 

5  Let  men   or  angels  dig  the  mines, 
Where  nature's  golden  treasure  shines 
Brought  near  the  doctrine  of  the  cross  I 
All  nature's   gold  appears  but   dross.  I 

6  Should  vile  blasphemers,  with  disdain! 
Pronounce  the  truths  of  Jesus  vain,  j 
We'll  meet  the  scandal  and  the  shame,  i 
And  sing  and  triumph  in   his  name.    I 

Hymn  96.    C.  M.     Cow/ier.         » 

York,  St.  Ann's,  Devizes. 

Legal  obedience  followed  by  evangelico!. 

1  KjO  strength  of  nature  can  suffice  i 
IN    To  serve  the  Lord  aright ; 

And  what  she  has,    she   misapplies, 
For  want  of  clearer  light. 

2  How  long  beneath   the  lav/  I  lay, 

In  bondage  and  distress ! 

I  toil'd,  the  precept  to  obey  ; 

But  toil'd  without  success. 

3  Then,   to  abstain  from  outward  sin- 

Was   more  than  I  could  do  ; 
Nov/,  if  I  feel  its  power  within, 
I  feel  I  hate   it  too. 

4Then,  all  my  servile  works   were  done 
A  righteousness  to  raise  : 
Now,  freely  chosen  in  the  Sort 
I  freeh-  choose  his  wara 


LAW  AND  GOSPEL.        97,98 

5  "  What  shall  I  do  ?"  was  then  the  word, 

"That  I  may  worthier  grow? 
"  What  shall  I  render  to  the  Lord  ?" 
Is  my  inquiry  now. 

6  To  see  the  law  by  Christ  fulfill'd, 

And  hear  his  pard'ning  voice, 
Changes  a  slave  into  a  child, 
And  duty   into  choice. 

Hymn  97.  L.  M.     Watts' 8  Sermons.       :g» 

Eaton,  Rothwell. 
The  inward  witness  to  Christianity. 

1  /QUESTIONS  and  doubts  be  heard 
V\£        no  more  ; 

Let  Christ   and  joy  be  all  our  theme ; 
His  Spirit   seals  his  gospel   sure 
To  every  soul  that  trusts  in  him. 

2  Jesus,  thy  witness  speaks  within : 
The  mercy  which  thy  words  reveal 
Refines  the  heart  from   sense  and  sin, 
And  stamps  its  own  celestial  seal. 

3  'Tis  God's   inimitable  hand 

That  moulds  and  forms  the  heart  anew  : 
Blasphemers  can  no  more  withstand , 
But  bow  and  own  thy  doctrine   true 

4  The  guilty  wretch  that  trusts  thy  blood* 
Finds  £eace  and  pardon  at  the  cross 
The  sinful  soul,   averse   to  God, 
Believes  and  loves  his  Maker's  laws. 

5  Learning  and  wit  may  cease  their  strife, 
When  miracles  with  glory  shine ; 
The  voice  that  calls  the  dead  to  life 
Must  be  almighty,  and  divine. 

Hymn  98.    C.  M.    Watts's  Lyrics.       gg 

Cambridge,  Tisbury. 

God  glorious  and  sinners  saved. 
J  "LEATHER,  how  wide  thy  glories  shine; 
1-    How  high  thy  wonders  rise! 
Known  thro'  the  earth  by  thousand  signs. 
By  thousand  through  the  skies- 


59         LAW    AND  GOSPEL. 

2  Those  mighty  orbs'  proclaim  thy  power, 
Tiieir  motions   spe:ik  thy  skill  ; 
And   on  the  wings  of  every  hour 
We  read  thy  patience  still. 
S  Bat  when  we   view  thy  strange  design, 
To  save  rebellious  worms, 
Where  vengeance  and  compassion  join. 
In  their  divinest  forms ; 

4  Here  the  whole  Deity  is  known ; 

Nor  dares  a  creature  guess 
Which  of  the   glories    brightest  shone, 
The  justice,  or  the  grace. 

5  Now  the  full  glories  of  the  Lamb 

Adorn  the  heavenly  plains  ; 
Sweet  cherubs  learn  Immanuel's  name, 
And  try  their  choicest  strains. 

6  (),   may  I  bear  some  humble  part 

In  that   immortal   song  ! 
Wonder  and  joy  shall   tune  my  heart, 
And  love  command  my  tongue. 

Hymn*  99.     CM.     Walts's  Sermons.     « 

London,  Bedford.' 

A  rational  defence  of  the  gosfiel. 

1  OH  ALL  atheists  dare  insult  the  cross 
O  Of  our  incarnate  God  i* 

Shall  infidels  revile  his  truth, 
And  trample  on  his   blood 

2  What  if  he   choose  mysterious  ways 

To   cleanse  us   from   our  faults ; 
May  not  the  works  of  sovereign  grace 
Transcend  our  feeble  thoughts  ? 

3  What  if  his  gospel  bid  us  strive 

With  flesh,  and  self,   and  sin  ? 
The  prize  is  most  divinely  bright 
That  we  are  call'd  to  win. 

4  What  if  the  men  despis'd  on  earth, 

Still   of  his  grace  partake.'' 
This  but  confirms  his  truth  the  moi"*  ; 
For  so  the  prophets  spake. 


INVITATIONS,  Sec.        ICO,  IGi 

5  Do  some,  that  own  his  sacred  truth, 
Indulge  their  souls  in  sin  ? 
None  saould    reproach     tjie  Saviour's 
His  laws  are  pure  and  clean,  [name ; 
#  Then  let  our  faith  be  firm  and  strong, 
Our  lips   profess  his  word ; 
Nor  ever  shun  those  holy  men, 
Who  fear  and  love  the  Lord. 


INVITATIONS  AND  PROMISED 
Hymn  100.    C.  JVC.    Fmvcett.         b 

Moar,   Plymouth,  Bangor. 

Zitt  the  vjicktdjor^ak'i  his  way,  iD'c. 
|  C  INKERS,  the  voice  of  God  regard; 
O  'Tis  mn-cy  speaks  to-day; 
He  calls  you  by  his  sovereign  word, 
From  sin's  destructive  way. 
%  Why  will  you  in  the  crooked  #ays 
Of  sin  and  folly  go? 
In  pain  yon  travel  all  your  days, 
To  reap  immortal  wo  ! 

3  But  he  that  turns  to  God  shall   live, 

Through  his   abounding  grace  • 
His  mercy   will  the  guilt  forgive 
Of  those  that  seek  his  face. 

4  Bow  to  the   sceptre  of  has  word, 

Renouncing  every  sin ; 
Submit  to  him,  your   sovereign  Lords 
And  learn  his  will   divine. 

5  His  love  exceeds  your  highest  thoughts ; 

He  pardons  like  a  Gocl ; 
He  will  forgive  your  numerous  faults, 
Through   a  Redeemer's  blood. 

Hymn  101.    L.  M.    Steele,         >X 

Irish,  Braintree, 

An  invitation  10  the  g-asjieljrast. 
1  \-rli  wretched,  hungry,   starving  poor, 
X    Behold  a  royal  feast ! 
Where  mercy    spreads  her  bounteous 
For  every  humble  guest,        f  store, 
C  c  3 


202,  103  INVITATIONS 

2  See  Jesus  stands  with  ope;-,   anus  . 

He  hiil Is,  he  bids  you  come  : 
Guilt  holds  you  back,  and  tear  alarms 
But  see,  there  yet  is  room. 

3  O  come,  and  v/ith  his  children  taste 

The  blessings  of  his  love; 
While  hope  attends  the  sweet  repast 
Of  nobler  joys  above. 

4  There,  with  united  heart  and  voice, 

Before  the  eternal  throne, 
Ten   thousand  thousand  souls  rejoice, 
In  ecstacies  unknown. 

5  And  yet  ten  thousand  thousand  more. 

Are  welcome  still  to  come  : 
Ye  longing  souls,  the  grace   adore, 
Approach,   there  yet  is  room. 

Hymn  102.    L  M.     Lock  II.  Cell.  * 

Portugal,  Wells. 

1  T_T  C)  !  every  one  that  thirsts, draw  nigh; 
JLi-  f'Tis  Crod  invites  the  fallen  race;) 
Mercy   and  free  salvation  buy  ; 

Buy  wine,  and  milk,  and  gospel  grace. 

2  Come  to  the  living  waters,  come; 
Sinners,  obey  your  Maker's   call ; 
Return,  ye  weary  wanderers,  home, 
And  find  my  grace  reach'd  out  to  all. 

3 See  from  the  Rock  a  fountain  rise! 
For  you  in  healing  streams  it  rolls : 
Money  ye  need  not  bring,   nor  price, 
Ye  lab'ring,  burden'*!,  sin-sick  souls. 

A  Nothing  ye  in  exchange  shall  give  ; 
Leave  all  you  have  and  are  behind ; 
Frankly  the  gift  of  Gccl  receive, 
Pardon  and  peace  in  Jcsfis  find. 

Hymn  103.    L.  M.    Steele.  b 

Quercy,  Portugal,  Bath. 

Weary  souls  invited  to  rest. 
1  f~^  OME,  weary  souls,  with  sins  distrest, 
V-^Ccme,  and  accept  the  promis'd  rest; 


AKD  PROMISES,  104 

The  Saviour's  gracious  call  obey, 
And  cast  your  gloomy  fears  away. 

2  Oppress'd  with  guilt,  a  painful  load, 
O  come,  and  spread  your  woes  abroad ; 
Divine  compassion,  mighty  love, 
Will  all  the  painful  load  remove. 

3  Here  mercy's  boundless  ocean  flows, 
To  cleanse  your  guilt  and  heal  your  woes; 
Pardon  and  life,  and  endless  peace ; 
How  rich  the  gift,  how  free  the  grace ! 

4  Lord,  we  accept,  with  thankful  heart* 
The  hope  thy  gracious  words  impart ; 
We  come  with  trembling,  yet  rejoice, 
And  bless  the  kind  inviting  voice. 

Hymn  104.    L.  M.    Fawcett.  m 

Islington,  Eaton. 

As  thy  (fays,  so  shall  thy  strength  be. 
X  A  F  FLIC  TED  saint,  to  Christ  draw 
i  a        near, 

Thy  Saviour's  gracious  promise   hear; 
His  faithful  word  declares  to  thee, 
That,  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

2  Let  not  thy  heart  despond,  and  say, 
How   shall  I  stand  the  trying  day  i 
He   has  engaged,  by   firm  decree. 
That,  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be, 

3  Thy  faith  is  weak,  thy  foes  are  strong  ; 
And,  if  the  conflict  should  be  long, 
The  Lord  will  make  the  tempter  flee  ; 
For,  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

4  Should  persecution   rage  and  flame, 
Still   trust  in  thy   Redeemer's  name  ; 
In   fiery  trials  thou  shalt  see, 

That,  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  he, 

5  Wiien  callY!  to  bear  thy  Weighty  cress. 
Or   sore   affliction,  pain   or  loss, 

Or  deep  distress,  or  poverty, — 
Still,  as  thy  days,  thy  st;  ength  shall  be. 
'  C  C   4 


105,  105        HOLY  SPIR1 1 . 

6  When  ghastly  death  appears  in  view, 
Christ's  presence  shall  thy  fears  subdue;. 
He   comes  to  set  thy  spirit  free  ; 
And  ,as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 


HOLY  SPIRIT. 
Hymn  105.    S.  M.  $ 

Dover,  Shirland. 

The  Holy  Sfiirit  invoked. 
%  "pOME,  Holy  Spirit,  come; 
V>*  With  energy  divine  ; 
And  on  this  poor  benighted  soul 
With  beams  of  mercy  shine. 
2    From  the  celestial  hills, 
Life,  light,  and  joy  dispense  ! 
And  may  I  daily,  hourly  feel 
Thy  quickening  influence. 

3  Melt,  melt  this  frozen  heart; 
This  stubborn  will  subdue; 

Each  evil  passion  overcome, 
And  form  me  all  anew. 

4  Mine  will  the   profit  be, 

But  thine  shall  be  the  praise  ; 
And  unto  thee  I  will  devote 
The  remnant  of  my   days. 

Hymn  106.    L.M.  * 

Eaton  £  Bath. 

A  jirofiitioui  gale  longed  for. 

1  A  T  anchor  laid,  remote  from  home,, 
A  Toiling,  I  cry,  "  Sweet  Spirit,  come! 
"Celestial  breeze,  no  longer  stay, 

"  But  swell  my  sails,  and  speed  my  way  J 

2  "  Fain  would  I  mount,  fain  would  I  glow, 
"And  loose  my  cable  from  below ; 

*'  But  I  can  only  spread  my  sail ; 
"  Thou,  thou  must  breathe  th'  auspicious 
gale !" 


GRACES.  10? 

GRACES   OF  THE  HQLY^SPIRIT 
"alphabetically  arranged. 

Hymn  107.    C.  M.     Corj/ier.        ^ 

Rochester,  York,  St.  Ann's. 

Contentment. 
j"pIERCE passions  discompose  the  mind» 
J?    As  tempests  vex  the  sea; 
But  calm  content   and  peace  we  find^ 
When,  Lord,  we  trust  in   thee. 

2  In  vain  hy  reason,  and  by  rule, 
We  try  to  bend  the  will ; 

For  none  but  in   the   Saviour's  school 
Can  learn   the   heavenly  skill. 

3  Since  at  his  feet  my  soul  has  sat, 
His  gracious  words  to  hear, 
Contented  with  my  present  state, 
1 1  cast  on  him  my  care. 

4 "  Art  thou  a  sinner,  soul  ?"  he   said, 
"  Then  how  canst  thou  complain  ? 
"  How  light  thy  troubles  here,  if  weighed 
"  With    everlasting  pain  ! 
5  "  If  thou  of  murm'ring  would'stbe  curM, 
"  Compare  thy  griefs  with  mine ; 
"  Think  what  my  love  for  thee  endurM, 
"And  thou  wilt  not  repine. 

6 "  'Tis  I  appoint  thy    daily  lot, 
"  And  I  do  all  things  well ; 
"  Thou  soon  shalt  leave  this   wretched 
*'  And  rise  with  me  to  dwell,     [spot, 

7  "  In  life  my  grace  shall  strength  supply, 

"  Proportion'd  to    thy   day; 
"  At  death  thou  still  shalt  find  me  nigh, 
"To  wipe  thy  tears  away." 

8  Thus  I,  who  once  my  wretched  days 

In  vain  repining   spent ; 
Tanght  in  my  Savio  ar's  school  of  grace, 
I  Jive  leam'd  to  be    content. 


108-110    GRACES  OF  THE  SPHU1 . 
Hymn  108.    L.  M,     Watts'*  Sermon*.* 

Bath,  Winchester. 
FaiLh  connected  with  salvation. 

l^TOT  by  the  laws  of  innocence 
IN    Can  Adam's  sons  arrive  at  heaven; 
New  works  can  give  as  no  pretence 
To  have  our  ancient  sins  forgiven. 

2  Npt  the  best  deeds  that  we  ha^  e  done 
Can  make  a  wounded  conscience  whole  : 
Faith  is  the   grace,— and  faith  alone, 
That  ilies  to  Christ,  and  saves  the  soul. 

5  Lord,  I  believe  thy  heavenly  word  ! 
Fain  would  I  have  ray  soul  renew'd  : 
I  mourn  for  sin,  and  trust  the  Lord 
To  have  it  pardon 'd  and  subdu'd. 

4  O  may  thy  grace   its   power   display  ; 
Let  guilt   and  death  no  longer   reign; 
Save   me   in  thine  appointed   way, 
Nor  let  my  humble  faith  be  vain! 

Hymn  109.    C.  M.     Watts'*  Sermons.  * 

Bangor,  Barby. 
Faith  in  the  sacrifice  of  Christ. 

1  \X  Jl\ EKE  shall  tlie  guilty  sinner  go, 

W     To  find   a  sure   relief? 
Can  bleeding  bulls  or   goats  bestow 
A   balm  to  ease  my  grief? 

2  O  never  let  my   thoughts  renounce 

The  gospel  of  my  God, 
Where  vilest  crimes  are  clcans'd  at  once, 
In  Christ's  atoning  blood. 

3  Here  rest  my  faith ,  and  ne'er  remove  ; 

Here  let   repentance   rise ; 
While  I  behold  his  bleeding  love, 
His  dying  agonies. 

Hymn  110.  L.M.  Waits9*  Sermons.&nvb 

Putney,  Quercy,  Wells. 

Faithfulness. 
I  TT  ATH  God  been  faithful  to  his  word, 
li  Anvl  sent  to  men  his  promis'd  grace  J 


FEAR,  FORTITUDE.  Ill,  112 

Shall  I  not  imitate  the  Lord, 

And  practise  what  my  lips  profess  2 

2  Hath  Christ  fulfilled  his  kind  design, 
The  dreadful  work   he   undertook, 
And  died    to  make    salvation  mine, 
And  well  performed  whate'er  he  spoke  ? 

3  Doth  not  his  faithfulness  afford 

A  noble  theme  to  raise  my  song  ? 
And  shall  I  dare  deny  my  Lord, 
Or  utter  falsehood  with  my  tongue? 

4  My  King,  my   Saviour,    and  my  God' 
Let  grace  my  sinful  squl  renew, 
Wash  my  offences  with  thy  blood, 
And  make  my  heart  sincere  and  true. 

Hymn  111.    C.  M.    Needkam.        gg 

St.  -JVIartiu's,  York,  St.  David's. 

Fear  of  God. 
ITTAPPY  beyond  description  he, 
JLi.  Who  fears  the  Lord  his  God; 
Who  hears  his  threats  with  holy  awes 
And  trembles   at  his  rod. 

2  Fear,  sacred  passion,  ever  dwells 

With  its  fair  partner,  love ; 
Blending  their  beauties,  both  proclaim 
Their  source  is  from  above. 

3  Let  terrors  fright  th'  unwilling  slave  ; 

The  child  with  joy  appears; 
Cheerful  he  does  his  father's  will, 
And  loves  as  much  as  fears. 

4 Let  fear  and  love,   most  holy  God! 
Possess  this   soul   of  mine; 
Then  shall  I  worship  thee   aright, 
And  taste  thy  joys  divine. 

Hymn  112.    C.  M.     Watts'*  Sermons. « 

Parma,  Mear,  Irish. 
Holy  fortitude. 
1  A  M  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross, 
**-  A  follower  of  the  Lamb  ? 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  his  cause,—. 
Or  blush  to  speak  his  name? 


113       GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

2  Must   I  be   carried  to  the  skies 

On  flowery  beds  of  ease  ; 
While  others  fought  to  win  the  prut , 
And  sail'd  through  bloody  seas  * 

3  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face  ; 

Must  I  not  stem  the  flood  i 
Is  this  vile  world  a  friend  to  grace, 
To  help  me  on  to  God  ? 

4  Sure  I  must  light,  if  I  would  reign  ; 

Increase  my  courage,  Lord  ! 
I'll  bear  the  toil,   endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  thy  word. 

5  Thy  saints  in  all  this  glorious  war 

Shall  conquer  though  they  die : 
They  see  the  triumph  from  afar, 
And  seize  it  with  their  eye. 

6  When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise, 

And   all  thy  armies  shine ; 
In  robes    of  victory  through  the  skies, 
The   glory  shall  be  thine. 

Hymn  113.    L.  M.     TVattss*  Sermons.  M 

Green'i    Hundredth,  Quercy,  Bath. 
Fortitude  or  remedies  against  fear. 
1TX7HEN  tumults  of  unruly  fear 
V  V    Rise   in  my  heart,  and  riot  there. 
What   shall   I  do  to  calm  my  breast, 
And  get  the  vexing  foe  supprest  ? 

2  What  power  can  these  wild   thoughts 

control  ? 
This  ruffling  tempest  of  the  soul  ? 
Where  shall  I   fly  in  this   distress, 
But  to  the   throne   of  glorious  grace  } 

3  My  faith  would  seize  some  promise,  Lord ; 
There's  power  and  safety  in  thy  word  ; 
Not   all  that  earth  or  hell  can  say 
Shall  tempt  or  drive  my  soul  away. 

4  I    call  the  days  of  old  to  mind, 
When  I  have  found  my  God  was  kind  ; 
My  heavenly  friend  is  still  the  same  ; 
Salvation  to  his  holy  name. 


GRAVITY.  114, 115 

5  GreatGod,preserve  my  conscience  clean, 
Wash  me  from  guilt,  forgive  my  sin, 
Thy  love  shall  guard  me  from  surprise, 
Tho'  threatening  dangers  round  me  rise, 

6  When  fear  like  a  wild  ocean  raves, 
Let  Jesus  walk   upon  the  waves, 
And  say,   "  'tis  I ;"  that  heavenly  voice 
Shall  sink  the  storm  and  raise  my  joys. 

Hymn-  114.    L.M.     Watts's  Sermons.  & 

All-Saints,  Winchester,  Portugal. 

Gravity  and  decency. 

1  T>  EHOLD  the  sons,  the  heirs  of  God, 
■A-*  So  dearly  bought  with  Jesus'  blood ! 
Are  they  not  born  to  heavenly  joys, 
And  shall  they  stoop  to  earthly  toys? 

2  Doth  vain  discourse,  or  empty  mirth. 
Well  suit  the  honours  of  their  birth? 
Shall  they  be   fond  of  gay  attire, 
Which  children  love,  and  fools  admire  ? 

3  Lord,   raise  our    hearts    and    passions 

higher  ; 
Touch  our  vain  souls  with  sacred  fire  ; 
Then,  with  a  heaven-directed  eye, 
We'll  pass  these  glittering  trifles  by. 

4  We'll  look  on  all  the  toys  below 
With  such  disdain  as  angels  do; 
And  wait  the  call  that  bids  us  rise 
To  mansions  promised  in  the  skies. 

Hymn  115.    L.M.     Watts' s  Sermons,  b 

Carthage,    Armley. 

Things  of  good  report* 
1  TS  it  a  thing  of  good  report, 

i-  To  squander  life  and  time  away? 
To   cut  the  hours  of  duty  short, 
While  toys   and  follies  waste  the  day 

q 

Doth  this  become  the  Christian  name.. 
To  venture  near  the  tempter's    door? 
To  sort  with  men  of  evil  fame, 
And  yet  presume  to  stand  secure? 
L>  R 


116,117     GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT 

3  Am  I  my  own  sufficient  guard, 
While  I  expose  my  soul  to  shame  ? 
Can  the  short  jovs  of  sin  reward 
The  lasting  blemish  of  my   name? 

4  O  may  it  be  my  constant  choice 
To  walk  with  men  of  grace  below, 
Till  I  arrive  where  heavenly  joys, 
And  never  fading  honours  grow. 

Hymn  116.  C.  M.  Watt*'*  Sermon*.    & 

Bavby,  St.  David,  "Wart-ham. 
Ac/ff  excluded  from  hope. 

1  TESUS,  thy  blessings  are  not  few, 
J     Nor  is  thy  gospel  weak  ; 

Thy  grace  can  melt  the  stubborn  Jew, 
And  bow  the  aspiring  Greek. 

2  Wide  as  the  reach  of  Satan's  rage 

Doth  thy  salvation  flow  ; 
'Tis  not  confin'd  to  sex  or  age, 
The  lofty   or  the  low. 

3  While  grace  is  offer'd  to  the  prince, 

The  poor  may  take  their  share  t 
No  mortal  h as  a  just  pretence 
To  perish  in  despair. 

4  Be  wise,  ye  men  of  strength  and  wit, 

Nor  boast  your  native  powers; 
But  to  his   sovereign  grace  submit, 
And  glory  shall  be  yours. 

5  Come,  all  ye  vilest  sinners,  come, 

He'll  form  your  souls  anew  : 
His  gospel   and  his  heart  have  room 
For  rebels  such  as  you. 

6  His  doctrine  is  almighty  love ; 

There's  virtue  in  his  name 
To  turn  the  raven  to  a  dove, 
The   lion   to  a  lamb. 

Hymn  117.    L,  M.    Steele.  # 

Castle  Street,  Quercy,  Blendon. 
Happy  poverty  ;  or.  the  poor  in  spirit 
blessed. 
j  V7'E  humble  souls,  complain  no  more  ; 
J.    Let  faith  survey  your  future  store  U 


HUMILITY.  US 

How  happy,  how  divinely  blest. 
The  sacred  words  of  truth   attest. 

3  When  conscious  grief  laments  sincere, 
A\nd  pours  the  penitential  tear; 
Hope  points  to  your  dejected  eves, 
The  bright  reversion  in  the  skies, 

-S  In  vain  the  sons  of  wealth  and  pride 
Despise  your  lot,  your  hopes  deride  ; 
In  vain  they  boast  their  little  stores  ; 
Trifles  are  theirs,  a  kingdom  yours  »' 

4  A  kingdom  of  immense  delight, 
Where  health,  and  peace  and  joy  unite; 
Where  undeclining  pleasures  rise. 
And  every  wish  hath  full  supplies  — 

&  There  shall  your  eyes  with  rapture  view 
The  glorious  Friend,  that  died  for  you  ; 
That;  died  to  ransom,  died  to  raise 
To  crowns  of  joy  and  songs  of  praise. 

Hymn  118.    CM.    Brown.  b 

Bangor,  Wantage* 

Humbly  pleading  for  meraj. 
IT    ORD,   at  thv   feet  we    sinners   lie, 
JL»     And  knock  at  mercy's  door  ;  ■ 
With  heavy  heart,  and  downcast  eye, 
Thy  favour  we  implore. 

2'Tis  mercy,  mercy  we  implore; 
O  may  thv  bowels   move  ! 
Thy  grace  is  an  exhaustless  store. 
And  thou  thyself  art  love. 
SO,  for  thy  own,   for   Jesus'   sake, 

'Our  manv  sins  forgive! 
Thv  grace  our  rocky  hearts  can  break; 
And  breaking  soon  relieve. 
4Thiis  melt  us  down,  our  gracious  friend, 
And  make  uc  thine  alone  ; 
Nor  let  a   rival  more  pretend 
To  repossess  thy  throne, 
Dd2 


119,120    GRACES  Oti  THE  SPIRIT. 
Hymn  119.    L.  M.    Enfield.  b 

Carthage,  Winchester. 
Humility. 

ITT  THEREFORE   should  man,    frail 

VV  child  of  clay, 

Who,  from  the  cradle  to  the   shroud, 

Lives  but  the  insect  of  a  day — 

O  why  should  mortal  man  be  proud? 

2  His  brightest  visions  just  appear. 
Then  vanish,  and  no  more  are  found ; 
The  stateliest  pile  his  pride  can  rear 
A  breath  may   level   with  the  ground! 
By  d<mbt  perplex'd,   in  error  lost, 
With  trembling  step  he  seeks  his  way, 
How  vain  of  wisdom's  gifts  the  boast: 
Of  reason's  lamp  how  taint  the  ray ! 

4 Follies   and  crimes,   a  countless   sum, 
Are  crowded  in   life's  little   span : 
How   ill,   alas,  does   pride   become 
That  erring,  guilty  creature,  man! 

.5 God  of  my  life,  father  divine! 
Give   me   a  meek   and  lowly  mind : 
In   modest   worth   O   let   me  shine, 
And  peace  in  humble  virtue  find. 

Hymn  120     L.  M.    Doddridge*     * 

Old  Hundred,  Psalm  Ninety-seventh* 

Rej' icing  in  God. 

inPHE  righteous  Lord,  supremely  great, 

J-       Maintains  his  universal  state ; 

O'er  all  the  earth  his  power  extends ; 

All  heaven  before  his  footstool   bends. 

2  Yet  justice  still  with  power  presides, 
And  mercy  all  his  empire  guides : 
Mercy  and  truth   are   his  delight, 
And  saints   are  lovely  in  his  sight. 

3  No  more,  ye  wise  !  your  wisdom  boast; 
No  more,  ye  strong !  your  valour  trust; 
No  more,  ye  rich  !  survey  your  store, — 
Elate  with   heaps  of  shining  ore. 


JOY.  12J412$ 

4  Glory,  ye  saints,  in  this  alone, — 
That  God,  your  God,  to  you  is  known  : 
Thy  t  you  have  own'd  his  sov'reign  sway, 
That  you  liave  felt  his  cheering  ray/ 

5  Our  wisdom,  wealth,  and  power  we  firi9. 
In  one  Jehovah  all  combinM : 

On  him   we  fix  our  roving  eyes, 
And   all  our  souls  in  raptures  rise. 

6  All  else,  which  we  our  treasure  call, 
May  in  one  fatal  moment  fall ; 
But  what  their  happiness  can  move, 
\\  horn  God,  the  blessed,  deigns  to  love"? 

Hymn  121     S.  M.      Doddridge.       & 

Dover,  Pelham. 

Rr joking  in  the  ways  of  God. 
JXTOW   let  our  voices  join 
lN     To  form  a  sacred  song ; 
Ye  pilgrims,   in  Jehovab/s  ways, 
With    musick  pass  along 

2  How    straight  the  path  appears, 
How   open   and    how  fair ! 
No  lurking  gins  t'  entrap  our  feet, 

No  fierce  destroyer  there. 
2  But  flowers   of  paradise 
In  rich  profusion   spring  ; 
The    bun  of  glory   gilds  ihe  path, 
And  dear  com}. anions  sing. 

4  fere  Salem's   golden   spires 

In   beauteous   prospect  rise; 
And  brig  ter  crowns  than  mortals  wear, 
Which  spa  kle    through  the   skies. 

5  All  honour  to  his  name, 

Who  marks   the  shining  way, 
To  him    who  leads  the  wanderers  on 
To  realms  of  endless  day  i 

Hymn  122.    L.M.     Watt s's  Sermons.  & 

Portugal,  Shoel. 

Justice  and  equity. 
4  T>  LESSED  Redeemer  !  how  divine, 
4P  How  righteous  is  this  rule  of  thine, 


123     GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

"Never  to  deal  with  others  worse 

"Than  we  would  have  them  deal  with 
us!" 
2  This  golden  lesson,    short  and  plain, 

Gives  not  the  mind  nor  memory  pain  ; 

And   every   conscience   must  approve 

This  universal  law  of  love. 
o'Tis  written  in  each  mortal  breast, 

Where  all  our  tenderest  wishes  rest ; 

We  draw  it  from  our  inmost  veins, 

Where  love  to  self  resides  and  reigns. 
4 Is  reason   ever  at   a  loss? 

Call  in   self-love   to  judge  the    cause ; 

Let   our  own  fondest   passion   show 

How  we  should  treat  our  neighbour  too. 
5  How  bless'd  would  every  nation  prove, 

Thus  ruled  by    equity  and  love ! 

All  would  be   friends,  without  a  foe, 

And  form   a  paradise  below. 

Hymn  123*  CM.  Watts' s  Sermons,  b  orSfc. 

Bedford,  Bangor. 

Justice  and  equity* 
1 0  OME,  let  us  search  our  ways  and  see; 
v_^     Have  they  been  just  and  right  ? 
Is  the  great  rule   of  equity 
Our   practice   and  delight? 

2  What  we  would  have  our  neighbour  do, 

Have  we  still   done  the  same  ? 
From  others  ne'er  withheld  the  due, 
Which  we  from  others  claim? 

3  Have  we  not,  deaf  to  his  request, 

Turn'd  from    another's  wo  ? 
The  scorn,  which  wrings  the  poor  man's 
Have  we  abhorr'd  to  show  ?     [breast, 

4  Do  we,   in  all   we  sell,  or  buy, 

Integrity    maintain  ; 
And  knowing  God  is  always  nigh. 
Renounce  unrighteous  gam? 


JUSTICE  AND  TRUTH.    124,125 

5  Then  may  we  raise  our  modest  prayer 
To  God,  the  just  and  kind, 
May  humbly  cast  on  him   our  care, 
And  hope  his  grace  to  find. 

Hymn  124.    L.  M.     Watts' s  Sermons,   b 

Bath,   German,  Armley. 
Justice  and  truth. 

lpREAT  God,  thy  holy  law  requires 
* -"*"  To  curb  our1  covetous  desires, 
Forbids  to  plunder,  steal  or  cheat, 
To  practise  falsehood  or  deceit. 

2  Thy   Son  hath  set   a  pattern  too, 
He  paid   to  God  and  men  their  due  ; 
A  dreadful  debt  he  paid  to  God, 
And  bought  our  pardon  with  his  blood. 

3 Amazing  justice!    boundless  love! 
Do  we  not  feel  our  passions  move  r 
Do  we  not  grieve  that  we  have  been 
Faithless  -to  God,   or  false  to  men  ? 

4  If  truth  and  justice  once  be  gene, 
And  leave  our  faith  and  hope  alone ; 
Jf  honesty  be  banish 'd  hence, 
Religion  is  a  vain  pretence. 

Hymn  125.    L.  M.    Ei/;fibnr        » 

Psalm  97th.,  Blendon,  China. 

Liberality;  or,  (he  duty  and  jiieamves  cf 
benevol  nee. 

1/~\WHAT   stupendous  mercy  shines 
v_>/  Around  the  Majesty  of  Heaven! 
Rebels  he   deigns  to  call   his  sons, — 
Their  souls  renew'd,  their  sins  forgiven. 

2  Go,  imitate  the  grace  divine, — 
The  grace  that  blazes  like  a  sun ; 
Hold  forth  your  fair,  though  feeble  light, 
Through  all  your  lives  let  mercy  run ! 

3  Upon  your  bounty's  willing  wings 
Swift  let  the   great  salvation   fly ; 
The   hungry  feed,   the   naked  clothe ; 
To  pain  awl   sickness  help  apply. 


326     GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

4 Pity   the  weeping  widow's  wo, 
And  be  her  counsellor   and   stay; 
Adopt  the  fatherless,  and  smooth 
To  useful,   happy    life,   his  way. 

5  Let  age,  with  want  and  weakness  bowM, 
\our  bowi  s  of  coi  passion  move; 
La  e'en  \Our  enemies  be  bless'd, — 
Their  hatieo   reCcmpens'cl  v  itli  love. 

6\\'?  en  a'l  is  done,  renounce  your  deeds, 
Renounce  self-righteousness  with  scorn  ; 
Thus  will  \ou  glorify  jour  (>od, 
And  thus  the   Christian  name  adorn. 

HYMN  126.    7s.     Taylor.  Sic 

Bath  Abbtj,  Condokr.ee,  Hotham. 

Love  to  ded  end  man. 

1PATHER   of  cur  feeble  race, 
-*■     \\  ise,  beneficent,  and  kind, 
Spread   o'er  nature's  ample  face, 
Flows  thy   goodness  unconfin'd  : 
Musing  in  the  silent  grove, 
Or  the  busy  walks  of  men, 
Still  we  trace  thy  wondrous  love, 
Claiming  large  returns  again. 

2  Lord,  what  offerings  shall  we  bring, 
At  thine  altars  when  we  bow? 
Hearts,  the  pure,  unsullied  spring, 
Whence  the  kind   affections  flow; 
Soft  compassion's  feeling  soul, 
By  the  melting  eye  express'*} , 
Sympathy,  at  whose  control, 
Sorrow   leaves  the  wounded  breast : 
SWilling  hands  to   lead   the  blind, 
Bind   the  wrund,  or  feed  the   poor; 
Love,  embracing  all  our  kind, 
Charity,   with  liberal   store  : 
Teach  us.   O   thou   heavenly  King, 
Thus  to   show  cuv  grateful   mind, 
Thus  the  accepted  offering  bring, 
Love  to  thee,  and  all  mankind.' 


LOVE.  12Txm 

Hymn  127-    L.  M.     Watts**  Lyrics,     % 

Duastan,  Castle-Street,  Leeds, 

Love  to  Christ,  prc&ent  or  absent. 

l/'^jF  all  the  joys  we  mortals  know, 

V^  Jesus,  thy  love  exceeds  the  rest ! 

Love,  the  best  blessing  here  below, 

The  nearest  image  of  the  blest. 

2  While  we  are  held  in  thv  embrace, 
There's  not  a  thought  attempts  to  rove  ; 
Each  smile  upon  thy  beauteous  face 
Fixes,  and  charms,   and  fires  our  love. 

3  V\  bile  of  t  y  absence   we   comphin, 
And  long,  or  weep  in   all  we  do, 
There's  a  strange  pleasure  in  the  pain; 
And  tears  have  their  own  sweetness  too. 

4  When  round  thy  courts  by  day  we  rove* 
Or  ask  the  watchman  of  the  night 
For  some  kind  tidings  of  our  love, 
Thy  very   name  creates   delight. 

5 Jesus,  our   God,    yet  rather  come! 
Our  eyes  would  dwell  upon  thy  face ; 
'Tis  best  to   see  our  Lord  at  home, 
And  feel  the  presence  of  his  grace. 

Hymn  12S.    7s.    Mwmr   L      3S 

Condolence,  Hotham. 
Love st  thou  mc  ? 

1  'HPIS  a  point   I   long^  to  know, 

A    Oft  it  causes  anxious  thought- 
Do  1  love  the  Lord,  or  no  ; 
Am  I  his,  or  am  I  not  ? 

2  If  I  love,    why  am   I  thus  ? 

Wiry   this  dull  and   lifeless   frame  ? 
Hardly,  sure,  can  they  be  worse, 
WTho  have  never  heard  his  name. 

3  [Could  my  heart  so  hard  remain ; 
Prayer  a  task  and  burden  prove; 
Every  trifle  give   me  pain ; 

If  I  knew    a  Saviour's  love  !~) 
4?  When  I  turn    my  eyes  within. 
All  is  dark,   and  vain,   and   wild.; 
Fill'd  with   unbelief  and  sin ; 
Can  I  deem  myself  a  child  i 


129  130    GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT 

5  If  I  pray,   or  hear,  or  read, 
Shi    is   mix'd  with  all   I   do ; 
You  that  love  tne  Lord  indeed, 
Tell  me,   is  it  thus    with   you? 

6  Yet  1  mourn  my  stubborn  will, 
Find  my  bin  a. grief  and  thrall; 
Should  i  grieve  for  what  I  feel, 
If  I  did   not  iove  at  all  i 

7 Lord,  decide   tne  doubtful   case! 

Thou,  who   art   thy   people's  sun, 

Shine   upon  thy   work  ot   grace, 

If  it  be   indeed  begun. 
8  Let  me  love  thee  more  and  more. 

If  1  iove  at  all,  I   pray  ! 

If  1   have  not  loved  before, 

Help  me  to    begin   to-day. 

Hymn  129.    C.  M     Gregory. 

Suute,  Hymn  2d. 

Mutual  fait. 

1  C  VVEET  is  the  iove  that  mutual  glows 
O  Within  each   brother's   breast; 

And    binds  in  gentlest  bonds  each  heart 
All  blessing   and   a.l  blest : 

2  Sweet  as  the  odorous  balsam  pour'd 

On   Aaron's  sacred  head, 
Which  o'er  his  beard,  and  down  his  vest 

A    breathing   fragrance    shed. 
2  Like  morning  dews,  on  Sion's  mount 

Thai    spread  their  silver  rays; 
And  deck  with  gems  the  verdant  pomp, 

Which  Hermon's   top  displays. 
4  To  such    the  Lord  of  life  and  love 

His   blessing  shall  extend  ; 
On   earth   a  iife  of  joy  and  peace, 

And  life  that  ne'er  shall  end. 

Hymn  130.    S.  M.    Faivcett.        55 

Dover,  Watchman. 

Love  to   the  brethren. 
1     "DLEST  be  the   tie.  that  binds 
Xj  Our  hearts  in   Christian  love ! 
The  fellowship   of  kindred  minds 
Is  like   to  that  above. 


LOVE.  131 


1  Before  our  Father's  throne 
We  pour  out  ardent  prayers : 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one, % 
Our  comforts   and  our   cares* 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes^ 
Our  mutual  burdens  bear; 

And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

4  When  we  asunder  part, 
It  gives  us  inward  pain ; 

But  we  shall  still  be  join'd  in   heart, 
'    And  hope  to  meet  again. 

5  This  glorious  hope  revives 
Our  courage  by   the  way ; 

While  each  in  expectation  lives, 

And  longs  so  see  the  day. 
6     From   sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 

And   sin,  we  shall  be  free  ; 
And  perfect  love  and,  friendship  reign 

Through  all  eternity. 

Hymn  131.    S.  M.     Beddcme.      X 

Watchman,  St,  Thomas,  Froome. 
Christian  love. 

1  T   ET  party  names  no  more 

JLj  The  Christian  world  o'erspreac  ; 
Gentile  and  Jew,  and  bond  and  free, 
Are  one  in  Christ  their  head. 

2  Among  the   saints  on  earth, 
Let  mutual  love  be  found; 

Heirs  of  the  same  inheritance, 
With  mutual  blessings  crown'd. 

3  Let  envy,  child  of  hell! 
Be  banish 'd  far  away : 

Those  should  in  strictest  friendship  dwell, 
Who  the  same  Lord   obey. 

4  Thus  will  the  church  below 

Resemble  that   above  ; 
Where  streams  of  pleasure  ever  flow, 
And  every  heart  is  love, 


*\ 


132,133    GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

Hymn  132.    1..  M.     Stott,        5  or    Jt 
Carthage,   Baton. 
Mcekne  &■. 

1  TV  4"  ARK,    when    tempestuous*  wind* 

The  wild  confusion   and  uproar, 
All  ocean    mixing  with  the   skits, 
And  wrecks  are  dash  Y.  upon  the  shore. 

2  Not  less  confusion  racks   the   mhid, 

When,  by  the  whirl  of  passion  toss'd, 
Calm  reason  is  to  rage   resign'd, 
And  peace  in  angry    tumult  lost. 

3  O  self  tormenting  child  of  pride, 

Anger,  bred  up  in  hate  and  strife  ; 
Ten   thousand   ills,   by   thee   supplied. 
Mingle  the  Gup  of  bitter   life 

4  Happy  the  meek,  whose  gentle  breast, 

Ciear   as  the  summer's  evening  ray, 
Calm   as  the  regions  of  the  blcss'ti, 
Enjoy  on  earth  celestial  d.y. 

5  No  jars   their  peaceful   tent   invade, 

No  friendship-  lost  their  bosom,  stmg  ; 
And  foes   to  none,  of  none  afraid, 
Where'er  they  go,  sweet  peace  they 
bring. 

6  O   may  a  temper  meek,  and   mild 

With  gentle  sway  our  souls  possess; 
Passion  and  pride  be  thence   cxil'd, 
And  to  be  bless'd,  still  may  we  bless  \ 

Hymn  133.    L.M.    Gibbons.        « 

Winchester,  Eaton,  Qoercy. 
Pad  !V.r. 

1  pATIENCE  !— O,  'tis  a  grace  divine  ! 
JT  Sent  from  the  God  of  power  ami  love, 
That   k-ans  upon  its  father's  hand, 
As  through  the   wilderness  we  move. 

2  By  patience  we  serenely  bear 
The  troubles    of  our  mortal  state, 
And  wait,  contented,   our   discharge, 
Nor   think  our  glory  conies  tco  late. 

I 


PRUDENCE.  134 

5  Though  we,   in   full  sensation,   feel 
The  weight  the  wounds,  our  God  ordain^ 
We  sti  le  amid  our  heaviest  woes, 
And  triumph  in  our  sharpest  pains. 

4  O,   for  this  grace !    to  aid  us  on, 
And   arm  with  fortitude  the  breast, 
Till  life's  tumultuous  voyage  is  o'er— 
We  reach  the  shores  of  endless  rest ! 

5  Faith  into  vision  shall  resign  ; 
Hope  shall  in   full  fruition  die  ; 
And  patience  in  possession   end, 

In  the  bright  worlds  of  bliss  on  high. 

Hymn  134.     C.  M.     Watts' s  Sermons.  3$ 

St.  David's,  St.  Ann's,  Abridge. 

Prudence  ;  or.  a  lovely  carr'age. 

xO   'TIS  a  lovelvr  thinS  t0  see 
V^   A  man   of  prudent  heart, 

Whose  thoughts,  and  lips,  and  life  agree 

To  act   a  useful  part. 

2  When  envy,  strife,    and  wars   begin 

In  little   angry   souls, 
Mark  how  the  sons  of  peace  come  in, 
And  quench  the   kindling  coals. 

3  Their  minds  are  humble,  mild,  and  meek, 

Nor   let  their  fury  rise  ; 
Nor  passion  moves  their  lips  to  speak, 
Nor  pride  exalts  their   eyes. 

4  Their  frame  is  prudence  mix'd  with  love» 

Good   works  fulfil  their  day : 
They  join  the  serpent  with  the  dove, 
But  cast  the   sting   away. 

5  Such   was   the  Saviour  of  mankind  ; 

Such   pleasures   he   pursu'd  ; 
His  flesh  and  blood  were  all  refined, 
His   soul   divinely   good. 

6  Lord,  can   these  plants  of  virtue  grow 

In  such  a  heart  as  mine  ? 
Thy  grace  my  nature   can  renew, 
And  make  my  soul  like  thine; 


135,136    GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 
IIyi.in  135.    C.  M.       8.  Stcnnett.  b 

B:m^or,  Windsor. 

The  fienitent. 

1  pROSTRATE,  dear  .Tesus !  at  thy  feet, 
JL       A   guilty   rebel   lies  ; 

And   upwards  to   the   merry-seat 
Presumes   to   lift  his  eyes. 

2  If  tears  of  sorrow   would   suffice 

To  pay  the  debt  I  owe. 
Tears  should  from  both  my  weeping  eyes 
In  ceaseless  torrents  flow. 

3  But  no  such  sacrifice   I  plead 

To   expiate   my   guilt ; 
No  tears  but  those  which  thou  hast  shed ; 

No  blood,  but  thou  hast  spilt. 
4 Think   of  thy  sorrows,  dearest  Lord  ' 

And.  all   my   sins  forgive : 
Justice   will  well  approve  the  word 

That  bids  the  sinner   live. 

Hymn  136.    C.  M.    Confer.     X or  fe 

York,  St.  Ann's. 
The  contrite  heart. 
1T""*HE  Lord   will  happiness  divine 
1     On   contrite   hearts   bestow  : 
Then  tell  me.    gracious  God  !    is  mine 
A   contrite  heart  or   no  ? 
2  I  hear,   but  seem  to  hear  in  vain, 
Insensible   as  steel ; 
If  aught  is  felt,   'tis  on*y  pain 
To   find  I   cannot  feel. 
3 1   sometimes   think   myself  inclin'd 
To   love   thee   if  I  could ; 
But  often  feel    another  mind, 
V verse   to   all  that's   good. 
4Mv   best  desires  are  faint  and  few, 
I   fain   would   strive  for  more  ; 
But,  when  I  cry,  "  My  srength  renew," 
Seem    weaker   than   before. 
5  Thy   saints   are   Comforted,   I  know, 
AM  love   thy  house  of  prayer  ; 


REPENTANCE.        137,138 

I  sometimes  go  where  others  go, 
But   find  no  comfort  there. 
6  O,  make  this  heart  rejoice   or   ache, 
Decide   tliis  doubt  for  me; 

And,  if  it  be  not  broken,  break; 
And  heal  it  if  it  be. 

Hymn  137.    L.M.     Watts's  Lyrics,     b 

Putney,  Carthage. 

The  fieniUnt  pardoned. 

I TTENCE  from  my  soul,  my  sins,  depart, 

J^A  Your  fatal  friendship   now   t  see ; 

Long  have  you  dwelt  too  near  my  heart, 

Hence,  to  eternal  distance  flee. 

2  Black  heavy  thoughts  like  mountains  roll 
O'er  my  poor  breast,  with  boding  fears, 
And  crushing  hard  my  tortur'd  soul, 
Wring  through  my  eyes  the  briny  tears. 

3  Forgive  my  treasons,  Prince  of  grace, 
The  bloody  Jews   were  traitors   too, 
Yet  thou  hastpray'd  for  that  curs'd  race, 
"  Father,  they  know  not  what  they  do.'* 

4  Great   Advocate,    look   down  and   see 
A  wretch,  whose  smarting  sorrows  freed, 

0  p-ead  the   same  excuse  for  me! 
For,  Lord,   I  knew  not  what  I   did. 

5  Peace,  my  complaints  ;  let  eveiy  groan 
Be  still,   and  silence   wait  his   love : 
Compassions  dwell  amidst  his  throne, 
And  through  his  inmost  bowels  move. 

6  How  sweet  the  voice  of  pardon   sounds  ? 
Sweet  the  relief  to  deep  distress  ! 

1  feel  the  balm  that  heals  my  wounds, 
And  all  my  powers  adore  thy  grace. 

Hymn  138.    C.  M.        *  or   b 

Durham,  York. 

Repentance,  from  a  vitw  of  the  mercy 

of  God. 
1  f~\  THOU,the  wretched's  sure  retreat, 
v^    Who  dost  our  cares  control, 


13    GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

And  with  the  cheerful  smile  of  peace 
Revive  the   fainting   soul  ; 

2  Did   ever  thy   propitious  ear 

The  humble  plea  disdain  ? 
Or  when   did   plaintive   misery  sigh, 
Or   supplicate  in  vain? 

3  Oppress'd  with  grief  and  shame,dissolv'd 

In  penitential   tears  ; 
Thy  goodness  calms  our  anxious  doubts, 
And  dissipates  our  fears. 

4  New  life  from  thy  refreshing  grace 

Our  sinking  hearts  receive  : 
Thy  gentlest,  best-lov'd  attribute, 
To  pity   and  forgive. 

5  From  that  bless'd  source,  propitious  hope 

Appears  sertnely   bright, 
And  sheds  her  soft  and  cheering  beam 
O'er  sorrow's  dismal  night. 

6  Our  hearts  adore  thy  mercy,  Lord, 

And  bless  the  friendly  ray, 
Which  ushers  in  the   smiling  morn 
Of  everlasting  day. 

Hymn  139.    C.  M.     Cosher.       28 

Mcar,  Baiby,  St.  Ann's. 
Submission. 
l/^\LORD!   my  best  desires  fulfil, 
V--J     And   help   me   to  resign 
Life,  health,  and  comfort  to  thy  will, 
And  make   thy   pleasure   mine. 

2  Why  Should  I  shrink  at  thy  command, 

W:ose   love  forbids   mv   fears? 

Or  tremble  at  the   gracious  hand 

That   wines   away   my  tears? 

3  N.o !    let  me  rather  freely  yield 

What  most   I   prize,   to  thee, 
Who  never  hast   a   good  withheld., 
Nor  wilt  withhold  from    me. 
4 Thy  favour  all    my  journey  through 
Thou  art  engag'd   to  grant; 


RESIGNATION.  140,141 

■    What  else  I  want,  or  think  I   do, 
'Tis  better   still  to   want. 

5  Wisdom  and  mercy  guide  my  way : 
'     Shall  I  resist  them    both? 

A   poor  biind  creature  of  a  day, 
And  crush'd  before  the  moth.-* 

6  But  ah  !    my  inmost  spirit  cries, 

Still  bind  me  to  thy  sway  ; 
Eise  the  next  cloud,  that  veils  my  skies, 
Drives  all  these  thoughts  away. 

Hymn  140.    C.  M.     Beddoms,      & 

Abridge,  Channouih. 

Resignation  ;  or,  God  our  portion. 
j  1  TV  /TY  times  of  sorrow  and  of  joy, 
1V1  Great  God!  are  in  thy  hand; 
My  choicest  comforts  come  from  thee, 

And  go  at  thy  command. 

2  If  thou  shouldst  take  them  all  away, 

Yet  would  I  not  repine ; 
Before  they  were  possess'd  by  me, 
They  were  entirely  thine. 

3  Nor  would  I  drop  a  murmuring  word, 

Though  the  whole  world  were  gone 
But  seek  enduring  happiness 
In  thee,  and  thee  alone. 

Hymn  141.    C.  M.        Hervey.        $£ 

St.  Aim's,  Abridge. 

Resignation  to    God's  unaTing  wisdom. 

1  nPHROUGH  all  the  downward  tracts 

X  of  time, 

God's  watchful  eye  surveys; 
O,   who  so  wise   to  choose   our  lot, 
Or  regulate  our  ways? 

2  I  cannot  doubt  his  bounteous    love, 

Immeasurably  kind ; 
To  his  unerring,   gracious  will, 
Be  every  wish  resign'd. 
Dd3 


,42,143  GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRl'i. 

3  Good  when  he  gives,  supremely  good, 

N*or   less  when   he  denies  ; 
E'en   crosses  from   his  sovereign  hand 
Are  blessings  in  disguise. 

Hymn  142     C.  M.    Kirkham.   *  or  b 

St.  Martin's,  Stade. 

Self-denial ;  or,  bearing  the  cross. 
3  "T\IDST  thou,  dear  Jesus,  suffer  shame, 
-LJ  And  bear  the  cross  for  me? 
And  shall   I  fear  to  own  thy  name, 
Or  thy  disciple  be? 

2  Inspire   my  soul  with   life  divine. 

And  make  me  truly  bold;      [shine, H 
Let  knowledge,    faith,    and    meekness    i 
Nor  love  nor  zeal  grow  cold. 

3  Let  mockers  scoff,  the  world  defame,   ^ 

And  treat  me  with   disdain  ; 
Still  may  I  glory  in  thy  name, 
And  count  reproach  my  gain. 

4  To  thee  I  cheerfully  submit, 

And  all   my    powers  resign ; 
Let  wisdom  point  out  what  is  fit, 
And  I'll  no  more  repine. 

Hymn  143.    C.  M.     IVatts's  Sermons.  X 

Earby,    Abridge. 

Sincerity  and  truth* 
1  T   ET   those  who  bear  the  Christian 
•*— '  name 

Their  holy   vows  fulfil: 
The  saints,  the  followers  of  the  Lamb, 
Are   men  of  honour  still. 

2  True  to  the  solemn  oaths  they  take, 

Though  to  their  hurt  they  swear : 
Constant  and  just  to  all  they  speak, 
For  God  and  angels  hear. 

3  Still  with  their  lips  their  hearts  agree, 

Nor  flattering  words  devise; 
They  know  the  God  of  truth  can  see 
Through  every  false  disguise. 


WISDOM.  144> 

4  They  hate  the  appearance  of  a  lie, 

In  all  the  shapes  it   wears, 
Firm  to  their  truth  :  and  when  they  die, 
Eternal  life  is  theirs. 

Hymn  144.    L.  M.     Watts* 8  Sermons.   & 

Leeds,  All  Saints,  Antigua. 

Trust  una   Cun/idence. 

X\JfY  soul,  survey  thy  happiness, 
lVl  If  thou  art  form'd  a  chiiu  of  grace .' 
How  richly  is  the  gospel  stor'd  ! 
What  joy   the  promises   afford ! 

2  "  All  things  are  ours  ;"   the  gift  of  God, 
Andpurchas'd  with  our  Saviour's  blood, 
While  the  good  Spirit  shows  us  how 
To  use  and  to  enjoy  them  too. 

3  If  peace   and  plenty  crown  my  days, 
They  help  me.  Lord,  to  speak  thy  praise: 
If  bread   of  sorrows  be  my  food, 
Those  sorrows  work   my  real  good. 

41   would  not   change  my  bless'd  estate 
With  all  that  flesh  calls  rich,  or  great  ; 
And  while  my  faith  can  keep  her  hold, 
I  envy  not  the  sinner's  gold. 

5  Father,  I   wait  thy  daily  will ; 
Thou  shalt  divide   my  portion   still : 
Grant  me,on  earth, w.' at  seems  thee  best, 
Till  death  and  heaven  reveal  the  rest. 


Hymn  145.    L.  M.  & 

Green's  Hundredth,  Islington. 
True  wisdom. 

1  TT  APPY  the  man,  who  finds  the  grace, 
aa  The  blessing  of  God's  chosen  race  ; 
The  wisdom   coming  from  above, 
And  faith  that  sweetly  works  by  love. 

2  Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  flowery  paths  are  peace. 
Wisdom   to  silver   we  prefer, 

'And  gold  is  dross  compar'd  with  her. 
D  d  4 


N 


1^6,147    GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

3  He  finds,  who  wisdom    apprehends, 
A  life   begun  that  never  ends  ; 
The  tree  of  life  divine  she  is, 

Sec  In  the  midst  of  paradise. 

4  Happy  the  man,  who  wisdom  gains, 
Iu  whose  obedient   heart  she   reigns; 
He  owns,  and   will   forever  own, 
Wisdom,  and  Christ,  and  heaven  are  one; 

Hymn  146.    C.  M.     Watts's  Sermons.  X 

Irish,  Barby,  St.  Martin'i. 

Zrcii  and  for '.nude. 
JF\()  I  believe  what  Jesus  saith, 
xJ    And  think  the  gospel  true? 
Lord,  make  me  bold  to  own  my  faith. 
And  practise  virtue  too. 

2  Suppress  my  shame,  subdue  my  fear, 

Aim  me  with  heavenh'  zeal, 
That  I   may  make  thy  power  appear,  I 
And  works  of  praise  fulfil. 

3  If  men  shall  see  my   virtue  shine, 

And  spread  my  name  abroad, 
Thine  is  the  power,  the  praise  is  thine. 
My  Saviour  and  my  God. 

4  Thus  when  the  saints  in  glory  meet, 

Their  lips  proclaim  thy  grace; 
They  cast  their  honours  at  thy  feet» 
And  own  their  borrow *d  rays. 

Hymn  147.    CM.    Mpton.        SS 

Abridge,  Mcar. 

Zeal,  true  and  false. 
1  y  E AL  is  that  pure  and  heavenly  flame, 
i-^     The  fire  of  love  supplies; 
While  that  which  often  bears  the  name, 
Is  self  in  a  disguise. 

2 True  zeal  is  merciful  and  mild, 
Can  pity  and  forbear; 
The  false  is  headstrong,  fierce  and  wild; 
And  breathes  revenge  and  war 
3  While  zeal  for  truth  the  Christian  warms. 
He  knows  the  worth  of  peace ; 


THE  CHRISTIAN         148,1^?   \ 

But  self  contends  for  names  and  forms,   \ 
Its  party  to  increase. 

4  Zeal  has  attain'd  its  highest  aim, 

Its  end  is  satisfied, 
If  sinners  love  the  Saviour's    name; 
Nor  seeks  it  ought  beside. 

5  But  self,  however  well  employ'd, 

Has  its  own  ends  in  view; 
And  says,  as  boasting  Jehu  cried, 
"Come,  see  what  I  can  do." 

Hymn  148.    CM.    Doddridge,       & 

Christmas,  Irish. 

Zeal  and  vigour  in   the   Christian  race. 

1  A  W  AKE,my  soul!  stretch  every  nerve, 
^~*»    And  press  with  vigour  on : 

A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

2  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey  : 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 
And  onward  urge  thy  way. 
S'Tis  God's  all-animating  voice 
That  calls  thee  from  "on  high  ; 
'Tis  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  uplifted  eye : — 
4  That  prize,  with  peerless  glories  bright, 
Which  shall  new  lustre  boast, 
When  victors'  wreaths  and  monarchs' 
Shall  blend  in  common  dust.       [gems 


THE   CHRISTIAN. 
Hymn  149.    L.M.    Cowfier.        X 

Portugal,  Oporto, 
The    Christian. 
ONOUR  and  happiness  unite 
To  make  the  Christian's  name  a 
praise : 
How  fair  the  scene,  how  clear  the  light, 
I  That  fills  the  remnant  of  his  days  \  i 


aH 


JJO  THE  CHRISTIAN. 

2  A  kingly  character  lie  bears, 

No  change   his  priestly   office  knows 
Unfading  is-  the  crown  he  wears, 
His  joys  can   never  reach  a  close. 

3  Adorn'd  with  glory    from  on  high, 
Salvation   shines  upon   his  f  <ce  ; 
His  robe  is  of  th'  ethereal  dye, 
His  steps  are   dignity    and   grace. 

4  Inferior  honours  he  disdains, 

Nor  stoops  to  take  applause  from  earth; 
The  King  of  kings  himself  maintains 
The  expenses  of  his  he'venly  birth. 

5  The  noblest  creatures  seen  below, 
Ordain'd  to  fill  a  throne  above  ; 
God  gives  him    all   he  cm  bestow, 
His  kingdom   of  eternal  love  ' 

6 My  soul  is  ravish'd  at  the  thought! 
Methinks  from  earth   I    see  him  rise ; 
Angels  congratulate  his  lot, 
And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies 

Hymn  150.    8,  7.    D  Turner.       * 

Northampton  Chapel,  Sicilian  Hymn. 

SupfilicatiTig—Jcsus,  thau  Son  of  David, 
have  imrcy  on  mi. 

1  TESUS!  full  of  all  compassion. 
J  Hear  thy  humble  suppliant's  crv  ; 
Let  me   know   thy   great  salvation: 

See  !  I  languish,  faint,  and  die. 

2  Guilty,  but  with  heart   relenting. 

Overwhelmed  with  helpless  grief, 
Prostrate  at  thy  feet  repenting. 
Send,  O  send  me  quick  relief! 

3  On  the  word  thy  blood   hath  sealed 

Hangs  my  everlasting  all; 
Let  thy  arm  be  now  revealed ; 
Stay,  O  stay  me,  lest  I  fall ! 

4  In  the  world  of  endless  ruin, 

Let  it  never,  Lord,  be  said, 
**  Here's  a  soul  that  perish 'd  sueing 
"For  the  boasted  Saviour's  aid!1' 


THE  CHRISTIAN, 


15\n^\! 


5  Sav'd  !  the  deed  shall  spread  new  glorY 
Through  the  shining  realms  above !    \ 
Angels   sing  the  pleasing  story, 
All  enraptur'd  with  thy  loye! 

Hymn  151.    CM.     Watts's  Sermons.  * 

Tisbury,  Carthage. 

The  inward  witness  of  Christianity. 
1TX/ITNESS,  ye  saints,  that  Christ  is 
VV  true; 

Tell  how  his  name  imparts 
The  life  of  grace  and  glory  too ; 
YeJvive  it  in  your  hearts. 

2  The   heavenly  building    is  begun 

When  ye  receive  the  Lord; 
His  hands  shall  lay  the  crowning  stone, 
And  will  perform  his  word. 

3  Your  souls  are  form'd  by  wisdom's  rules, 

Your  joys   and  graces  shine ; 
You  need  no  learning  of  the  schools, 
To  prove  your  faith   divine. 

4  Let  heathens  scoff,  and  Jews   oppose. 

Let  Satan's  bolts  be   hurPd  ; 
There'S  something  wrought  within  you, 
shows 
That  Jesus  saves  the  world. 

Hymn  152.  C.M.  Watts*s  Sermons.  -%  or  £> 

Bedford,  China,  Barby. 

Flesh  and  spirit. 
X  T  X  7 HAT  vain  desires  and  passions  vain 
VV      Attend  this  mortal  clay! 
Oft  have  they  pierc'd  my  soul  with  pain 
And  drawn  my  heart  astray. 

2  How  have  I  wandered  from  my  God, 

And  followed  sin  and  shame, 
In  this  vile   world  of  flesh  and  blood 
Defil'd  my  nobler  name  ! 

3  Forever  blessed  be  thy  grace 

That  form'd  my  spirit  new, 
^\.nd  made  it  of  an  heaven-bom  races 
Thy  glory  to  pursue. 


J&3.154       THE  CHRISTIAN. 

/4My  spirit  holds   perpetual  war, 
And  wrestles  and  complains, 
And  views  the  happy   moment  near 
That  shall  dissolve  its  chains. 
5  Cheerful  in  death  I  close  my  eyes 
To  part  with  every  lust, 
And  charge  my  flesh  whene'er  it  rise, 
To  leave  them  in  the  dust. 

Hymn  153.    7s.    Cowfier.  * 

Bath  Abby,  Condolence. 

Welcoming  the  cross. 
1'HPIS  my  happiness  below 

A    Not  to  live  without  the  cross ; 
But  the  Saviour's  power  to  know, 

Sanctifying  every  loss  : 
Trials  must  and  will  befall ; 

But— with  humble  faith  to  see 
Love  inscrib'd  upon  them  all, 
This  is   happiness  to  me 
2  God,  in   Israel,   sows  the  seeds 
Of  affliction,  pain,  and  toil ; 
These  spring  up,  and  choke  the  weeds 
Which  would  else  o'erspread  the  soil : 
Trials  make  the   promise   sweet; 
Trials   give  new  life  to  prayer : 
Trials   bring  me  to  his  feet, — 
X^ay  me  low  and  keep  me  there. 

Hymn  154.    8s.  * 

Hampton,  Lambeth. 

Faith  fainting. 
ipNCOMPASS'L)  with  clouds  of  dis- 
JL-j  Just  ready  all  hope  to  resign,  [tress, 
I  pant  for  the  light  of  thy   face, 

And  fear  it  will  never  be  mine : 

Dishearten'd   with   waiting  so  long, 

I  sink  at  thy  feet  with  my  load  ; 

All   plaintive   I  pour  out  my   song. 

And  stretch  forth  my  hands'  unto  God. 

2  Shine,  Lord !  and  my  terror  shall  cease  : 

The  blood  of  atonement  apply  ; 

And  lead   me  to  Jesus  for  peace,— 

The  rock  that  is  higher  than  I : 


THE  CHRISTIAN.  155 

Speak,  Saviour  !  for  sweet  is  thy  voice, 

Thy  presence  is  fair  to  behold  ; 
Attend  to  niy   sorrows   and  cries, 

My  groanings  that  cannot  be  told. 
3  Dear  Lord,  if  thy  love  hath  design'd 

No  covenant  blessing  for  me, 
Ah  !   tell  me   how  is  it  I   find 

Some  pleasure  in  waiting  for  thee  ? 
Almighty  to  rescue  thou  art ; 

Thy  grace  is  my  shield  and  my  tower  :. 
Come,  succour  and  gladden  my  heart, 

Let  this  be  the  day  of  thy 'power. 

Hymn  155.    C.M.     Williams .         38 

Iij-mn  2d,  Mear. 

Devotion. 

1  \\ 7HILST  thee  I   seek,   protecting 

VV  Power! 

Be  my  vain  wishes  still'd ; 
And  may  this  consecrated  hour 
With  better  hopes  be    fill'd. 

2  Thy  love  the  poWer  of  thought  bestow'd, 

To  thee  my   thoughts  would  soar: 
Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flow'd ; 
That  mercy  I  adpre. 

3  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand  I  see ! 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  most  dear, 
Because  conferr'd  by  thee. 

4  In  every  joy  that  crown3  my  days, 

In  every  pain  I  bear,  r 

My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise. 
Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 

5  When  gladness  wings  my  favour'd  hour, 

Thy  love  my  thoughts  shall  fill ; 
Resign'd,  when  storms  of  sorrow  lower. 
My  soul  shall  meet  thy  will. 

6  Mv   lifted  eye,  without  a  tear, 

The  gathering  storm  shall  see ; 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  know  no  fear 
That  heart  will  rest  on  tfyae. 
E   B 


156,157       THE  CHRISTIAN. 

Hymn  156.    L.  M.    II.  K.  While.     $& 

Eaton,  Leeds,  China. 

The   Star  of  Bethlehem. 
IT X THEN  marshall'd    on  the  nightly 
VV  plain, 

The  glittering  host  bestud  the  sky  ; 
Qne  star  alone,   of   all   the  train. 
Can  fix  the  sinner's  wandering  eye. 

2  Hark  !  hark !  to  God  the  chorus  breaks, 

From  every  host,  from  every  gem  ; 
But  one  alone  the  Saviour  speaks, 
It  is  the  star  of  Bethlehem. 

3  Once  on  the  raging  seas  I  rode, 

The  storm  was  loud,    the  night  was 
dark, 
The  ocean  yawn'd,  and  rudely  blow'd 
The  wind  that  toss'd  my  foundering 
bark. 
Deep  horror  thr>n  my  vitals  froze, 

Death-sti'uck.i  ceas'd  the  tide  to  stem: 
When  suddenly  a  star  arose, 
It  was  the  star  of  Bethlehem. 

Sit  was  my  guide,   my  light,   my  all, 
it  bade  my  dark  forbodings  cease: 
And  through  the  storm  and    danger'* 
thrall, 
It  led  me  to  the  port  of  peace. 

6  Now   safely  moor'd — my  perils  o'er, 
I'll  sing,  first  in  night's  diadem; 
Forever  and  forevermore, 
The  star,— the  star  of  Bethlehem  ! 

Himn157.    C.M.     Watts' s  Sermons.   I 

Stade,  Abridge 

The  hidden  life    of  a  Christian. 
\f^\  HAPPY  soul!  that  lives  on  high 
W  While  men  lie  grovelling  here ! 
His  hopes  are  fix'd  above  the  sky, 
And  faith  forbids  his  fear. 


THE  CHRISTIAN.  lag 

9  His  conscience  knows  no  secret  stings, 
While  peace  and  joy  combine 
To  form  a  life  whose   holy  springs 
Are  hidden  and  divine. " 

3  He  waits  in  secret  on  hts   God; 

His  God  in  secret   sees  : 
Let  earth  be  all  in  arms  abroad, 
He  dwells  in  heavenly  peace. 

4  His  pleasures  rise  from  things  unseen, 

Beyond  this  world  and  time, 
Where  neither  eyes  nor  ears  have  been, 
Nor  thoughts  of  sinners  climb. 

5  He  wants  no  pomp  nor  royal   throne 

To  raise  his  figure   here; 
Content  and  pleas'd   to  live  unknown 
Till  Christ,   his  life,   appear. 

6  He  looks  to  heaven's  eternal  hill 

To  meet  that  glorious   day  ; 
But  patient  waits   his  Saviour's  will 
To*  fetch  his  soul  away. 

Hymn  158.    7s.     Covo'icr.        ^ 

Hotham,  Bath  Abbey; 

^Temfited — but  flying  to  Chnst  the  refuge* 

1  T  ESUS,  lover  of  my  sou], 
Jf    Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  raging  billows  roll,-— 

While   the  tempest  still  is  high  * 
Hide  me,   O  my   Saviour,  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide; 

O,  receive  my  soul  at  last.. 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none, — 

Hangs  my  helpless  soul  on.  thee; 
Leave,  ah !    leave  me  not  alone. 

Still  support  and  comfort  me  : 
All  my   trust  on  thee  >s  stay'l, 

All  mv  help  from   thee  I  bring; 
Sorer  mv  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  thv  wing. 
K  f.  2 


150,160     THE  CHRISTIAN. 

3 Thou,  O    Christ,  art  all  I  want; 

All  in  all  in  thee  I  find  ! 
Raise  the    fallen,   cheer  the  faint. 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind, 
Just  and  holy  is  thy  name, 

I  am  all  unrighteousness, 
Vile  and  full  ot  sin  I  am, 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

Hymn  159.    CM.    Steele.       b  or  5 

Dorset,  Windsor,  StAnn's. 

Walking  in  darkness,  and  trusting  in  God, 

1  UEAR,  gracious  Gocl.my  humble  moan, 

To  thee  I  breathe  "my  sighs : 
When  will  the  mournful  night  be  gone? 
And  when  my  joys  arise? 

2  My  God— O  could  I  make  the  claim— 

My  Father  and  my  friend, 
And  call  thee  mine,  by   every  name 

On  which  thy  saints   depend  ! 
3Bv  every  name,  of  power  and   love, 

'I  would  thy  grace  entreat  : 
Nor  should  my  humble  hopes  remove, 

Nor  leave  thy  sacred   seat. 
4  Yet  though  my  soul  in  darkness  mourns 

Thv  word  is  all   my  stay  ; 
Here*  I   would   rest  till  light    returns 

Thy  presence  makes  my  day. 

Hymn  160.     C  M.     Newton,     b  or  * 

St.  David's,  Dundee,  York. 
0   that  I  were  as   in   months  fiast. 
1  Q  WEET  was  the  time,  when  first  I  ieV 
i3    The  Saviour's  pardoning  blood 
Apply 'd  to  cleanse  my  soul  from  guilt 
And  bring  me  home  to  God. 
?3oon  as  the  morn  the  light  reveal'd 
His  praises  tun'd  my  tongue  ; 
And  when  the  evening  shades  prevail'd 
His  love   was   all  my  song. 


THE  CHRISTIAN.  161 

In  vain  the  tempter  spread  his  wiles, 
The  world  no  more  could  charm; 

I  liv'd   upon  my  Saviour's  smiles, 
And  lean'd  upon  his  arm. 

4  In  prayer  my  soul  drew  neir  the  Lor4j» 

And   saw  his  glory   shine; 
And  when  I  read  his  holy  word, 
I  call'd  each  promise  mine. 

5  Now,  when  the  evening  shade  prevails. 

My    soul  in   darkness   mourns; 
And  when  the  mom  the  light  reveals, 
No  light  to  me  returns. 

6  My  prayers  are  now  a  chattering  noise, 

For   Jesus  hides  his  face ; 
I  read,  the  promise  meets  my  eyes. 

But  will  not  reach  my    case. 
7  Now  Satan  threatens  to  prevail, 

And  make  my  soul  his  prey  ; 
Yet,  Lord,  thy    mercies  cannot  fail, 

0  come  without  delay. 

Hymn  161.    CM.    Steele.  b 

Charmcuth,  Canterbury,  Bedfoid. 

Troubled,  but   making   God  a  refuge. 
2  "pvEAR   Refuge  of  my  weary  soul, 
jLJ    On   thee,    when  sorrows   rise. 
On  thee,  when  waves  of  trouble  roll, 
My  fainting   hope  relies. 

2  To   thee  I   tell  each  rising  grief, 

For  thou  alone  canst  heal; 
Thy  word  can  bring  a  sweet  relief 
For  every  pain  I  feel. 

3  But  O  !  when  gloomy  doubts  prevail, 

1  fear  to   call  thee   mine ; 

The  springs  of  comfort  seem  to  fail, 
And  all  my  hopes  decline. 

4  Yet,  gracious  God,  where  shall  I  fieer" 

Thou  art  my  only  trust ; 
And  still  my  soul  would  cleave  to  tliee. 
Though  prostrate  in  the  dust. 


162,163         THE  CHRISTIAN. 

Hymn  162.    8.  7.  4.    Fawcett.       & 

lamwonh,  Littleton. 

Cast  down,   yet  htfnng  in   God. 

*C\  MY  soul,  -what  means  this  sadness? 

v-^  Wherfore  art  thou  thus  cast  down  i 

Let  thy   griefs   be  turn'd  to  gladness, 

Bid  thy   restless  fears  be  gone  ; 
Look   to  Jesus, 
And    rejoice  in  his  dear  name. 

2  What  though  Satan's  strong  temptation? 
Vex  and  grieve  thee  day  by  day, 
And  thy  sinful  inclinations 

Often  fill  thee  with  dismay ; 
Thou  shalt  conquer, 
Through  the  Lamb's  redeeming  blood 

3 Though  ten  thousand  ills  beset  thee, 

From  without  and  from  within  ; 
Jesus  saith,  he'll  ne'er  forget  thee, 

But    will  save  from  hell  and  sin: 
He  is  faithful 
To  perform  his  gracious  word. 

4  Though  distresses  now  attend  thee, 
And  thou  tread'st  the  thorny  road ; 

His  right  hand  shall  still  defend  thee 
Soon  he'll  bring  thee  home  to  God  i 

Therefore  praise  him, 

Praise  the  great  Redeemer's  name.    . 

Hymn  163.    L.  M.    Newton. 

Portugal,  Dunstan,    Bath. 
Prayer  answered  by  crosses. 

IT  ASK'l)  the  Lord  that  I  might  grou 
1  In  faith,  and  love,  and  every  grace  ; 
Might  more  of  his  salvation  know, 
And  seek,  more  earnestly,  his  face. 

2  'Twas  he  who  taught  me  thustopra;i 
And  he,  I  trust  has  answered  prayer ; 
But  it  has  been  in  such  a  way 
As  almost  drove  me  to  despair. 


THE  CHRISTIAN.  154 

!  31  hop'd  that  in  some  favour 'd  hour 
At  once  he'd  answer  my   request, 
And  by  his  love's  constraining   power 
Subdue  my  sins,  and  give  me  rest. 

4  Instead    of  this,  he  made  me  feel 
The  hidden  evils  of  my  heart, 
And  let  tne   angry   powers  of  hell 

Assault  my  soul  in  every  part. 

5  Yea,  more,  with  his  own  hand  he  seemM 
Intent  to   aggravate   my  wo ; 
Cross'd    all  tne  fair  designs  i  schem'd, 
Blasted  my  gourds,  and  laid  me  low. 

£  "  Lord,   why  is  this  r"  I  trembling  cried, 
"Wilt  thou  pursue  thy  worm  to  death?" 
"  'Tis  in'  this  way."  the  LorcJ  replied, 
"  I  answer  prayer  for  grace  and  failh  ; 

7  **  These  inward  trials  I  employ, 
"  From  self  and  pride  to-  set  thee  free  ; 
84  And  break  thy  schemes  of  earthly  joy , 
"That  thou  mayest  seek  thy  all  in  me."" 

Hymn  164.    L.  M.     Watts'' s  Sermons.   s& 

Diinstan,  Rothwellj  Weill 

A    Christian's    treasure.— All  things. 

1  TJOW  vast  the  treasure  we  possess 
XjL  How  rich  thy  bounty,  King  of  grace 
This  world  is  ours,  and  worlds  to  come 

Earth  is  our  lodge,  and  heaven  our  home. 

2  Paul  is  our  teacher:  while  he  speaks, 
The  shadows  flee,  tUc  morning  breaks : 
His  words  like  beams  of  know  ledge  shine 
And  fill  our  souls  with  light  divine. 

S  Cephas  is  ours :  he  makes  us  feel 
The  kindlings  of  celestial  zeal : 
While  sweet  Apollos'  charming  voice 
Gives   us  a  taste  of  heavenly  joys. 

4  The  springing  corn,  the  stately  weed, 
Grow  to  provide  us  house  and  food, 
Fire,  air,  earth,  water,  join  their  force, 
All  nature   serves  us  in  her  coitrse, 


165,166      THE  CHRISTIAN. 

5  The  sun  rolls  round  to  make  our  day, 
The  nicon  directs  our  nightly   way; 
While  angels  bear   us  in   their  arms, 
And  shield  us  from  ten  thousand  harms, 

6  O  glorious  portion  of  the  saints  ! 

Let  faith  suppress  oar  sore  complaints ; 

And  tune  our  hearts  and  tongues  to  sing 

Our  bounteous  God,  our  soveieign  King. 

Hymn  165.    CM.     Watu's  Lyrics.    & 

Darby,  York. 

The  comfiariscn  and  complaint.. 
1  INFINITE  Power,  eternal  Lord, 
Jl     How  sovereign  is  thy  hand  ! 
All  nature  rose  t*  obey  thy  word, 
And  moves  at  thy  command. 

£\Yith  steady  course  thy  shining  sun 
Keeps  his   appointed  way  : 
And  all  the  hours  obedient  run 
The  circle  of  the  day. 
S  But  ah !   how  wide  my   spirit  flies, 
And  wanders  from  her  God  i 
My  scul  forgets  the  heavenly  prize, 
And  treads  the  downward  road. 

4  Great  God,  create  my  soul  anew, 

Conform  my  heart  to  thine, 
Melt  down  my  will,  and  let  it  flow, 
And  take  the   mould  divine. 

5  Then  shall  my  feet  no  more  depart^ 

Nor  wandering  senses  rove  ; 
Devotion  shall  be  all  my  heart, 
And  all  my  passions  love. 

Hymn  166.    L.  M.    Coivfier.        X 

Eaton ,  Roth  well. 

Beturn  of  joy. 
%W  THEN  darkness  long  has  veil'd  my 
W  mind, 

And  smiling  day  once  more  appears  ; 
Then,  my  Redeemer!  then   I  find 
The  folly  of  my  doubts  and  fears. 


THE  CHRISTIAN.  ld| 

21  chide  my  unbelieving  heart; 
And  blush  that  I  should  ever  be 
Thus  prone  to  act  so  base  a  part, 
Or  harbour  one  hard  thought  of  thee  ! 

3(),  let  me  then,   at  length,  be  taught 
(What  I  am  still  so  slow  to  learn,) 
That  God  is  love,   and  changes  not, 
Nor  knows  the  shadow  of  a  turn. 

4Swe^t  truth,   and  easy  to  repeat! 
But  when  my  faith  is  sharply  tried, 
t  find  myself  a  learner  yet, — 
Unskilful,  weak,  and  apt  to  slide. 

5  But,  O  my  Lord,  one  l»ok  from  thee 
Subdues  the  disobedient  will; 
Drives  doubt  and  discontent  away, 
And  thy  rebellious  worm   is  still. 

6  Thou  art  as  ready  to  forgive, 
As  I  am  ready  to  repine, 

Thou  therefore  all  the.  praise  receive; 
Be  shame  and  self-abhorrence  mine. 

Hymn  167.    C  M.    Mrs.  Steele.     %. 

Carthage,  Hymn  2d, 

77; e  supreme  good. 

1  T  "ff  7  HEN   fancy   spreads  her  boldest 

VV  wings, 

And  wanders  unconfin'd 
Amid  th*  unbounded  scene  of    things, 
Which  entertain  the   mind: 

2  In  vain  we  trace  creation  o'er, 

In  search  of  sacred  rest; 
The  whole  creation  is  too  poor, 
Too  mean  to  make  us  blest, 

3  In  vain  would  this  low  world  employ 

Each  flattering  specious  wile; 
There's  nought  can  yield  a  real  joy, 
'  But  our  Creator's  smile. 

4  Let  earth  and  all  her  charms  depart, 

Unworthy  of  the   mind  ; 
Jn  God  alone  this  restless  heart; 
J  An  equal  bliss  can  find. 


368,169       THE  CHRISTIAN. 
Hymn  168.     L.  M.     Scott. 

Quercy,  Carthage,   Psalm  Ninily-ucventli. 

Liberty  of  contciente, 

X   A  BSUKD  and  vain  attempt !  to  bind, 
^i.  vVitu  iron  chains,the  free-born  mind; 
To  force   conviction,  and  reclaim 
The  wandering,   by   destructive  flame. 

2  Bold  arrogance    to  snatch  from  Heaven 
Dominion   not  to   mortals  given  ! 
O'er  conscience  to  usurp  the  throne, 
Accountable  to  God  alone. 

Z  Jesus,  thy  gentle  law  of  love 
13  es  no  such  cruelties  approve; 
Mild  as  thyself,  thy  doctrine  wields 
No  arms,  but  what  persuasion  yields. 

4  By   proofs  divine,   and   reasons  strong, 
It  draws   the   witling  sou.   along  ; 
And  conquests  to  thy  church  acquires, 
By  eloquence  which  Heaven  inspires. 

Hymn  169.    L.  M.     Newton.      * 

Blcrulon,  P^lm  &"Ui,  Castk  Street. 

Man   by  nature,  grace  and  glory. 

1  T   ORD,  what  if  man!  extremes  now 
X-i  wide 

In  this  mysterious  nature  join  ! 
The  flesh,   to  worms  and  dust  allied, 
The  soui  immortal  and  divine  i 

2  Divine  at  first,  a  holv  flame, 

Kindled  by  the  Almighty's  breath  ; 
Till,  stain'd  by  sin.   it  soon  became 
The  seat  of  darkness,  strife,  and  death. 

3  But  Jesus,   O !   amazing  grace ! 

Assum'd  our  nature  as  his  own, 
Obey'd  and  sufFer'd  in  our  place, 
Then  took  it  with  him  to  his  throne. 

4  Now  what  is  man,  when  grace  reveals 

The  virtue  of  a  Saviour's  blood? 
Again  a  life   divine  he  feels, 
Despises  earth,  and  walks  with  God. 


THE  CHRISTIAN,       170,171 

5  And  what  in  yonder  realms  above, 
Is  ransom 'd   man  ordain'd  to  be  ? 
With  honour,  holiness,   and  love, 
No  seraph  more  adorn'd  than  he. 
5  Nearest  the  throne,  and  first  in  song, 

Man  shall  his  hallelujahs  raise; 
While    wondering    angels    round    him 
throng, 
And  swell  the  chorus  of  hjs  praise. 

Hymn  170.    L.  M.    Barbauld.      % 

Truro,  Shoe],  97th  Psalm, 
The  Christian  warfare. 

I    A  WAKE,  my  soul !  lift  up  thine  eyes; 
x\  See  where  thy  foes  against  thee  rise 
In   long  array,  a  numerous  host ; 
Awake,  my  soul!  or  thou  art  lost. 

2 See  where  rebellious  passions  rage, 
And  fierce  desires  and  lusts  engage ; 
The  meanest  foe  of  all  the    train 
Has  thousands  and  ten  thousands  slain. 

3  Thou  tread'st  upon  enphanted  ground  ; 
Perils  and  snares  beset  thee  round  -, 
Beware  of  all ;  guard  every  part ; 
But  most,  the  ta-aitor  in  thy  heart. 

4  Come  then,  my  soul !  now  learn  to  wield 
The  weight  of  thine  immortal  shield; 
Put  on  the  armour  from  above 

Of  heavenly  truth,  and  heavenly  love. 

5  The  terror  and  the  charm  repel, 
And  powers  of  earth,  and  powers  of  hell; 
The  man  of  Calvary  triumph'd  here: 
Why  should  his  faithful  followers  fear  ? 

Hymn  171.    C  M.    Barbauld.       ^ 

Hymn  2d,  Barby,  Abridge. 
The    Christian  fclgrim, 

|/^UR  countiy  is  Immanuel's  ground: 
v^/    We  seek   that  promis'd  soil : 
The  songs  of  Sion  cheer  our  hearts,  ; 
While  strangers  here  we  toil. 


172  WORSHIP. 

2  Oft  do  our  eyes  with  joy   o'erfiow, 
And  oft  are  bath'd  in  tears  ; 
Yet  nought  but  heaven  our  hopes  can 
And  nought  but  sin  our  fears,     [raise, 
.3  Our  powers  are  oft  dissolved  away 
In  ecstasies  of  love ; 
And  while  our  bodies  wander  here, 
Our  souls  are  ftx'd  above. 
4  We  purge  our  mortal  dross  away, 
Refining  as   we  run ; 
But  while  we  die  to  earth  and  sense, 
Our  heaven  is  here  begun. 


WORSHIP. 
Hymn  172.    L.M.    Pres.  Davits.     *fc 

Bath,  Angel's  Hymn. 

Private  ivorshifi. — Self- examination. 
1  XX  7 HAT  strange  perplexities  arise; 
VV  What  anxious  fears  and  jealousies ! 

What  crowds  in  doubtful  light  appear  ; 
How  few,  alas!  approv'd  and  clear! 

'2  And  what  am   I  ? — My  soul,  awake, 
And  an  impartial  survey  take: 
Does  no  dark  sign,  no  ground   of  fear, 
In  practice  or  in  heart  appear? 

3  What   image  does  my  spirit  bear? 
Is  Jesus  fornvd   and  living  there? 
Say,  do  his  lineaments  divine 
In  thought,  and  word,  and  action  shine  ? 

4 Searcher  of  hearts,  O  search  me  still; 
The  secrets  of  my  soul   reveal; 
My  fears  remove  :  let  me  appear 
To  God,  and  my  own  conscience,  clear. 

5.  Scatter  the  clouds,  which  o'er  my  heact 
Thick  glooms  of  dubious  terror  spread; 
Lead  me  into   celestial  day, 
And,  tP  myself,   myself  display. 


FAMILY  WORSHIP.      173,iSfT 

6  May  I  at  that  bless'd  world  arrive, 
Where  Christ  through  ail  my  soul  shall 

live. 
And  give  full  proof  that  he  is  there, 
Without  one  gloomy  doubt  or  fear. 

Hymn  173.    L.  M.    Doddridge.      & 

Portugal,  Castle  Street. 

Family  worship. 

1  T^ATHER  of  all,  thy  care  we  bless, 
*■    Which   crowns   our   families    with 

peace  ; 
From  thee  they  spring,  and  by  thy  hand 
They  have  been,  and  are  still  sustain'd. 

2  To  God,  most  worthy  to  be  prais'd, 
Be  our  domestic  altars  rais*ti ; 
Who,  Lord  of  heaven,scorns  not  to  dwell 
With  saints  in  their  obscurest  cell. 

3  To  thee  may  each  united  house, 
Morning  and  night,  present  its  vows ; 
Our  servants  there,  and  rising  race, 
Be  taught  thy  precepts,  and  tliy  grace. 

4  O  may  each  future  age   proclaim 
The  honours  of  thy   glorious   name  ! 
While  pleas'd  and  thankful  we  remove* 
To  join  the  family  above. 

Hymn  174.    C.  M.    Doddridge.     & 

Arlington;  YOrk,  Hymn  2d. 

Christ's   condescending    regard  to    little 

children. 
1  QEE  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand, 
O    With  all-engaging  charms; 
Hark!  how  he  calls  the  tender  lambs, 
And  folds  them  in  his  arms! 
3  "  Permit  them  to  approach,"  he  cries, 
"  Nor  scorn  their  humble  name  ; 
"  For  'twas  to  bless  such  souls  as  these, 
"  The  Lord  of  angels  came." 
3  We  bring  them,  Lord,  by  fervent  prayer. 
And  yield  them  up  to  thee; 


175,176  WORSHIP. 

Joyful  that  we  ourselves  are  thine,. 
Thine  let  our  offspring  be  ! 
4  If  orphans  they   are  left  behind, 
Thy  guardian  care  we  trust ; 

That  care  shall  heal  our  bleeding  hearts, 
If  weeping  o'er  their  dust 

Hymn  175.    148th.      B.Francis.      & 

Triumph,  Portsmouth. 

On  opening  a  place  of  worship, 

1  r^REAT  King  of  Glory,  come, 
v_T  And  with  thy  favour  crown 
This  temple  as  thy  dome, 

This  people  as  thy  own : 
Beneath  this  roof,   O  deign  to  show 
How  God  can  dwell  with  men  below  ! 

2  Here  may  thine  ears  attend 
Our  interceding  cries, 

And  grateful   praise  ascend, 
All  fragrant,  to   the   skies  : 
Here  may  thy  word  melodious  sound, 
And  spread  celestial  joys  around! 

3  Here  may  th'  attentive  throng 
Imbibe  thy  truth  and  love. 
And  converts  join  the  song 
Of  seraphim  above, 

And  Willing  Crowds  surround  thy  board. 
With  sacred  joy  and  sweet  accord! 

4  Here,  may  our  unborn  sons 
And  daughters  sound  thy  praise, 
And  shine,   like  polish'd  stones, 
Through    long   succeeding  days ; 

Here,  Lord,  display  thv  saving  power. 
While  temples  stand,  and  men  adore. 

Hymn  176.    L.  M.    Doddridge.     « 

Gloucester,  Oporto,  Newcourt. 
On  opening  a  place  of  worship. 
1  r*  REAT  God,  thy  watchful  care  we 
VT  bless, 

Which  guards  our  synagogues  in  peacr  . 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP.     177,178  X 

Nor  dare  tumultuous  foes  invade, 
To  fill  our  worshippers  with  dread. 

g  These  walls  we  to  thy  honour   raise ; 
Long  may  they   echo  to  thy    praise; 
And  thou,  descending,  fill  the   place 
With  choicest  tokens  of  thy   grace. 

3  Here  let  the  great  Redeemer  reign 
With  all  the   graces  <of  his  train; 
While  power  divine  his  word  attends, 
To  conquer  foes,  and  cheer  his  friends  \ 

4  And,  in  the  great  decisive  day, 
When  God  the  nations  shall  survey, 
May  it  before  the  world  appear, 
That  crowds  were  born  to  glory  here. 

Hymn  177.    S.  M.      S.  Sietinett.     & 

St.  Thomas,  Pelham. 

The  pleasures  of  social  worship,, 

1  T  TOW   charming  is  the  place, 
JTl-    Where  my  Redeemer  God 

Unveils  the  beauties  of  his  face, 
And  sheds  his  love  abroad ! 

2  To  him  their  prayers   and  cries 
Each  humble  soul  presents  : 

He  listens  to  their  broken  sighs, 
And  grants  them  all  their  wants. 

5  To  them  his  sovereign  will 
He  graciously  imparts; 

And  in  return  accepts,  with   smiles. 
The  tribute  of  their  hearts. 

4     Give  me,  O  Lord,   a  place 
Within  thy  blest  abode, 
Among  the  children  of  thy  grace, 
The  servants  of  my  God. 

Hymn  178.    S.  M.     Watts's  Lyrics.     « 

Hopkins,   Watchman. 

Forms  vain  without  religion. 
1       A  LMIGHTY  Maker,  God! 
i~JL  How  wondrous  is  thy  name ! 


179  WORSHIP. 

Thv  glories  how  diffus'd  abroad 
Through  the  creation's  frame! 

2  Nature,  in  every  dress, 

.  Her  humble  homage  pays. 
And  finds  a  thousand  ways  t'  express 
Thine  undissembled   praise. 

3  My  soul  would   rise  and  sing 
To  her  Creator  too  ; 

Fain  would  my  tongue  adore  my  King, 
And  pay  the  worship  due. 

4  Create  my  soul  anew, 

Else  all  my  worship's  vain  ; 
This  wretched  heart  will  ne'er  be  true, 
Until  'tis  form'd  again. 

5  Let  joy  and  worship  spend 
The  remnant  of  my  days, 

And  to  my  God  my  soul  ascend, 
In  sweet  perfumes  of  praise. 

Hymn  179.  L.  M.   Watts's  Sermons.  *■& 

Hymn  2d,   Mear. 

ji/i/imrance  before  God  here  and  hereafter* 

1  \fcf  HILE  I  am  banish 'd from  thy  house, 

I    mourn  in   secret,   Lord ; 
When  shall  I  come  and  pay  my  vows, 
And  hear  thy  holy  word. 

2  So  while  I  dwell  in  bends  of  clay, 

My  weary  soul  shall  groan ; 
When  shall  I  wing  my  heavenly  way, 
And  stand  before  thy   throne. 
3 1  love  to  see  my  Lord  below, 
His  church   displays  his  grace  : 
But  upper  worlds  his  glory  show 
And  view   him  face   to  face. 
4 1  love  to  worship   at  his  feet, 
Though  sin   attack  me  there. 
But  saints  exalted  near  his  seat, 
Have  no  assaults  to  fear. 
5  I'm  pleas'd  to  meet  him  in  his  cou'f. 
And  taste  his  heavenly  love : 


LORD'S  DAY.  180,181 

But  still  I  think  his  visits  short, 

Or  I  tog  saon  remove. 
6 He  shines,  and  I  am  all  delight; 

He  hides,   and  all  is  pain; 
When  will  he  lix   me  in  his  sight, 

And  ne'er  depart  again? 

Hymn  180.    L.M,    J.  Stennett.     M 

Evening  ftymn,  Quercy. 

The  Sabbath. 

1  A  NOT  HER  six  days'  work  is  done, 
1JL     Another  s  ibbath.  is  begun ; 
Return,  my  soul,  enjoy  thy   rest, 
Improve  the  day  that  God  hath  bless'd. 

2  O  that  our  thoughts  and  thanks  may  risej 
As  grateful  incense  to  the  skies; 
And  draw  from  heaven  that  sweet  repose 
Which  none  but  he  that  feels  it  knows. 

3  This  heavenly  calm,  within  the  breast, 
Is  the  dear  pledge  of  glorious  rest, 
Which  for  the  church  of  God  remains, 
The  end  of  cares,  the  end  of  pains. 

4  With  joy,  great  God,thy  works  we  view, 
la  various  scenes,  both  old  and  new. 
With  praise,  we  think  on  mercies  past ; 
With  hope,  we  future  pleasures  taste. 

5  In  holy  duties,  let  the  day 
In  holy  pleasures  pass  away  ; 

How  sweet  a  sabbath  thus  to  spend, 
In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  shall  end! 

Hyjin  181.    C.  M.      Brown.       St 

Barby,  Meaiy  York. 

A  hymnfor  the  evening  of  the  Lord's  day 

1  TfREQUENT  the  day  of  God  returns, 
JO     To  shed  its  quickening  beams; 
And  yet  how  slow  devotion  burns; 

How  languid  are  its  flames! 

2  Accept  our  faint  attempts  to  love 

Our  frailties,  Lord,  forgive;        %■■ 
E  k  3 


182  WORSHIP. 

We  would  be  like  thy  saints  above, 
And  praise  thee  while  we  live. 

3  Increase,  O  Lord,  our  faith  and  hope, 

And  fit  us  to  ascend, 
Where  the  assembly  ne'er  breaks  up, 
The  sabbath  ne'er  shall  end ; 

4  Where  we  shall  breathe  in  heavenly  air  * 

With  heavenly  lustre  shine  ; 
Before  the  throne  of  God  appear, 
And  feast  on  love  divine. 

Hymn  182.    CM.    Barbauld.        * 

Christmas,  Dundee,  St.  David's. 

The  Lord's-day  morning. 

1  A  GAIN  the  Lord  of  life  and  light 
il     Awakes  the  kindling  ray  ; 
Unseals  the  eyelids  of  the  mom, 

And  pours  increasing  day. 

2  O  what  a  night  was  that  which  wrapt 

The  heathen  world  in    gloom! 
O  what  a  sun  which  broke,  this  day, 
Triumphant  from  the  tomb ! 

S  This  day  be  grateful  homage  paid, 
And  leiid  hosannas  sung; 
Let  gladness  dwell  in  every  heart, 
And  praise  on  every  tongue. 

4  Ten  thousand  differing  lips  shall  join. 

To  hail  this  welcome   morn  ; 
Which  scatters  blessings  from  its  wings 
To  nations  yet  unborn. 

5  Jesus,  the  friend  of  human  kind, 

Was  crucified  and  slain  \ — 
Behold  the  tomb  its  prey  restores ! 
Behold  he  lives  again! 

6  And  while  his  conquering  chariot  wheels 

Ascend  the  lofty  skies, 
Broken  beneath  his  powerful  cross. 
Death's  iron  sceptre  lies. 


BEFORE  PRAYER.        183,184 
Hymn  183.    L.  M.     Doddridge,     m 

Antigua,  Winchester. 

For  the  close  of  public   worship. 

THINE   earthly  sabbaths,  Lord,  we 
love ; 
But  there's  a  nobler  rest  above ; 
To  that  our  longing  souls   aspire, 
With  cheerful  hope,  and  strong  desire. 

2  No  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress, 
Nor  sin  nor  death  shall  reach  the  place ; 
No  groans  shall  mingle  with  the  songs, 
Which  dwell  upon  immortal  tongues. 

3  No   rude  alarms  of  angry  foes ; 

No  cares  to  break  the  long  repose ; 
No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun, 
But  sacred,  high,  eternal  noon. 

4  O   long  expected  day,  begin  ; 
Dawn  on  these  realms  of  pain  and  sin  ; 
WTith  joy  we'll  tread  th*  appointed  road, 
And  sleep  in  death  to  rest  with  God. 

Hymn  184,    L.  M.     Cowper.       38 

Querey,  China,  Bath. 

Exhortation  to  prayer. 

1  \  Tf  7  HAT  various  hindrances  we  meet 

VV      In  coming  to  a   mercv-seat! 
Yet  who  that  knows  the  worth  of  prayer, 
But  wishes  ^o  be  often  there? 

2  Prayer  makes  the  darken'd  cloud  with- 

draw, 
Prayer  climbs  the  ladder  Jacob  saw, 
Gives  exercise  to  faith  and  love, 
Brings  every  blessing  from   above. 

3  Restraining  prayer,  we  cease  to  fight : 
Prayer  makes  "the  Christian'-s  armour 

bright ; 
And  Satan  trembles  when  he  sees    \ 
The  weakest  saint  upon  his  knees. 

4  While  Moses  stood  with  arms  spread 

wide, 
Success  was  found  on  Israel's  side. 
E  s  4 


185.186  WORSHHK 

But  when  through  weariness  they  fail  d, 
That  moment  Amalek  prevail  d. 

5  Have  you  no  words  !  Ah,  think  again, 
Words  flow  apace  when  you  complain, 
And  fill  your  fellow- creature's  ear 
With  the  sad  tale  of  all  your  care. 

6  V\  ere  half  the  breath  thus  vainly  spent 
To   heaven  in  supplication  sent ; 
Your  cheerful  songs  would  oftener  be 
"  Hear  what  the  Lord  has  done  for  me!" 

Hymn  185.    CM.    E.  Jones,      b  or  K 

Windsor,  Abridge. 

The  successful  resolve — I  will  go  in  until 

the  King. 
1  /"^  OME,  humble  sinner,in  whose  breast 
V-'    A  thousand  thoughts  revolve ; 
Come,  with  your  guilt  and  fear  opprest 
And  make  this  last  resolve : 
2 "I'll  go  to  Jesus,   though  my  sin 
"  Hath  like   a  mountain   rose ; 
"  I  know  his  courts,  I'll  enter  in» 
"Whatever  may  oppose. 
3 "I'll  to  the  gracious  King  approach, 
"  Whose  sceptre  pardon  gives ; 
"  Perhaps  he  may  command  my  touch, 
"And  then  the  suppliant  lives. 
4 "Perhaps  he  will  admit  my  plea, 
"  Perhaps  will  hear  my  prayer ; 
"But  if  i  perish,    I  will  pray, 
44  And  perish  only  there. 
5  "I  can  but  perish,  if  I  go  ; 

"  I  am  resolv'd  to  try  : 
'  "For,  if  I  stay  away,   I  know 
"I  must  forever  die." 

Hymn  186.    L.  M.  fc 

Arraley,  Quercv. 

Paraphrase  of  the  Lord's  prayer, 
JTfATHER,  ador'd  in  worlds  above  ! 
■*•    Thy  glorious  name  be  hallow'd  still . 


BEFORE  SERMON.       187,188 

Thy  kingdom  come  with  power  and  love, 
And  earth  like  heaven  obey  thy  will. 

2  Lord  !  make  our  daily  wants  %\\y  care  ; 
Forgive  the  sins  which  we  forsake : 
And  let  us  in  thy  kindness  share. 
As  fellow-men  of  ours  partake. 

3  Evils  beset  us   every  hour ! 

Thy  kind  protection  we  implore : 
Thine  is  the  kingdom,  thine  the  power; 
Be  thine  the  glory  evermore! 

Hymn  187,    8.  7.  4.     Jay.  * 

Helmsley,  Tamworth. 

A  blessing  requested. 

1 10  OME,  thou  soul-transforming  Spirit, 

V-^    Bless  the  sower  and  the  seed  : 

Let  each  heart  thy  grace  inherit. 

Raise  the  weak,  the  hungry  feed ; 
From  the  Gospel 
Now  supply  thy  people's  need. 
20  may  all  enjoy  the  blessing, 

Which  thy  word's  design'd  to  give .' 
Let  us  all,  thy  love  possessing, 

Joyfully  the  truth  receive ; 
And  forever 
To  thy  praise  and  glory  live. 

Hymn  188.    H.  M.    Toplady.        & 

Triumph,  PortsruoulSh, 

Jubilee, 

1  DLOVV  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 
-D    The  gladly  solemn  sound ! 
Let  all  the  nations  know, 

To  earth's  remotest  bound, 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come, 
Return,  ye  ransom 'd  sinners,  home.' 

2  Exalt  the  Lamb  of  God, 
The  sin-atoning  Lamb  ; 
Redemption  by  his  blood 
Through  all  the  w«rld  proclaim  : 

The  year,  &c. 


189  WORSHIP. 

3  Ye  who  have  sold  for  nought. 
The  heritage   above ; 

Come,   take  it  back  unbought. 
The  gift  of  Jesus'  love  : 
The  year,  &c. 

4  Ye  slaves  of  sin   and  hell, 
Your  liberty   receive  ; 
And  safe   in  Jesus  dwell, 
And  blest  in  Jesus  live: 

The  year,  6cc. 
j     The  gospel  trumpet  hear, 

The  news  of  pardoning  grace  ; 
Ye  happy   souls,  draw   near, 
Behold  your  Saviour's  face  : 
The  year,  Sec. 
6     Jesus,  our  great  High-Priest, 
Has  full  atonement  made ; 
Ye  weary    spirits,  rest ; 
Ye  mourning   souls,  be  glad  : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come, 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,   home ! 

Hymn  189.     L.  M.    Doddridge.     2£ 

Green's  100th,  Fountain. 

Ezekiefs  virion  of  the  dry   bones. 

1  T    OOK  down,0  Lord, with  pitying  eye; 
4-*  See  Adam's  race  in  ruin  lie ; 

Sin  spreads  its  trophies  o'er  the  ground, 
And  scatters  slaughter'd  heaps  around. 

2  And  can  these  mould'ring  corpses  live  ? 
And  can  these  perish 'd  bones  revive  ? 
That,  mighty  God,  to  thee  is  known, 
That  wondrous  work  is  all  thy  own, 

3  Thy   ministers  arc  sent  in  vain 
To  prophesy  upon   the  slain  ; 

In   vain  they  call,  in  vain  they  cry, 
Till  thine  Almighty  aid  is  nigh. 

4  But  if  thy  Spirit  deign  to  breathe, 
Life  spreads  thro'  all  the  realms  of  death; 
Dry  bones  obey  thy  powerful  voice ; 
They  move,  they  waken,  they  rejoice. 


AFTER  SERMON.        190,191 

jSq,  when  thy  trumpet's  awful  sound 
Shall  shake  the  heavens,  and  rend  the 

ground, 
Dead  saints  shall  from  their  tombs  arise, 
And  spring  to  life  beyond  the  skies. 

Hymn  190.    C.  M.      Cowfier,        ^ 

Abridge,  Parma. 

The  light  and  glory  of  God*s  word. 

1  XI 7 HAT  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page! 

VV     Majestic  like  the  sun, 
It  gives   a  light  to  every  age, 
It  gives,  but  borrows  none. 

2  His  hand  that  gave  it   still  supplies 

His  gracious  light  and  heat  ; 
His  truths  upon  the  nations   rise, 
They  rise,  but  never  set. 

3  Let  everlasting  thanks  be  thine 

For  such  a   bright  display, 
As  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine. 
With  beams  of  heavenly   day. 

4  My  soul  rejoices  to  pursue 

"Vhe  paths  of  truth  and  love  ;  - 
Till  glory  breaks  upon   my  view 
In  brighter  worlds  above. 

Hymn  191.    H.  M.    Doddridge.     j& 

Bethesda,  Triumph. 

fruitful  showers,  emblems  of  the  effects  of 
the  gospel. 

1  TVTARK  the  soft-falling  snow, 
-LVA  And  the  descending  rain  ! 
To  heaven,  from   whence  it  fell, 
It  turns  not  back  again; 

But  waters  earth    Through  every  pore 
And  calls  forth  all  Her  secret  store. 

2  Array'd  in  beauteous  green 
The  hills  and  vallies  shine, 
And  man  and  beast  are  fed 
By  providence  divine. 


JL92  WORSHIP. 

The  harvest  bows  Its  golden  ears, 
The  copious  seed    Of  future  years. 

.1     So,   saith  the   God  of  grace, 
My  gospel  shall   descend, 
Almighty  to  effect 
The  purpose  I  intend  : 
Millions  of  souls     Shall  feel  its  power, 
And  bear  it  down  To  millions  more. 

Hymn  192.      6.  4.  * 

Bermojidsej',  Hyraa  to  the  Trinity. 

Worthy   the   Lamb. 

GLORY  to  God  on  high ! 
Let  earth  and  skies  reply, 
Praise  ye  his  name: 
His  love  and  grace  adore, 
Who  all  our  sorrows  bore; 
Sing  aloud  evermore, 
Worthy  the  Lamb. 

2  Jesus,  our  Lord  and  God, 
Bore  sin's  tremendous  load, 

Praise  ye  his  name : 
Tell  what  his  arm  hath  done, 
What  spoiis  from   death  he  won : 
Sing  his  great  name  alone; 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

3  While  they  around  the  throne 
Cheerfully  join  in  one 

Praising  his  name ; 
Those  who  have  felt  his  blood 
Sealing  their  pe  >ce  with   God, 
Sound  his  dear  fame  abroad, 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 

4  Join,  all  ye  ransom'd  race, 
Our  holy  Lord  to  bless; 

Praise  ye  his  name: 
In  him  vft  will  rejoice, 
And  make  a  joyful  noise, 
Shouting  with  heart  and  voice; 

Worthy  the  Lamb. 


THE  CHURCH.         193,194 
Hymn  193.    7s.  £g 

Kotham,  Condolence. 

After  sermon. 

1  nn HANKS  for  mercies  past,  receive  ; 

X     Pardon  of  our  sins   renew  ; 
Teach   us,  henceforth,  how  to   live, 
With  eternity  in  view. 

2  Bless   thy  word  to  old  and  young  ; 
Grant  lis,  Lord,    thy  peace  and  love ;. 
And,  when  life's   short   race   is  run, 
Take  us  to  thv  house  above. 


THE   CHURCH. 
Hymn  194.    L.  M.      Covj/ier.        |f 

Eiendon,  Green's  100th,  Castle  Street 

God  the  d  fence  of  Zion. 

1  A  S  birds  tlieir  infant  brood  protect, 
i~i-  And  spread  their  wings  to  shelter 

them, 
Thus  saith  the   Lord  to  his  elect, 
"So  will  1  guard  Jerusalem." 

2  And  what  then  is  Jerusalem, 
This  object  of  his  tender  care? 
Where  is  its  worth  in  God's  esteem  ? 
Who  built  it?— Who  inhabits  there? 

3  Jehovah  founded  it  in  blood, 
The   blood  of  his  incarnate  Son  ; 
There  dwell  the  saints,  once  foes  to  God. 
The   sinners  whom  he  calls  his  own. 

4  There,  though  besieg'd  on  every  side. 
Yet  much  belov'd,  and  guarded  well;" 
From   age  to   age   they   have  defy'd 
The  utmost  force  of  earth  and  hell. 

5  Let   earth  repent,  and  hell  despair., 
This   city  has   a  sure   defence  ; 

Her  name  is  calFd,    "  The   Lord  is 


THERE 


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195,196         THE  CHURCH. 


I 


Hymn  195.    S.  M.    DwigfU.        3. 

Shirland,  Hopkins,    Watchman. 

Love  to  the  church. 
LOVE   thy  kingdom,  Lord, 
The   house  of  thine  abode, 
The  church  our  bless'd  Redeemer  sav'd- 
With  his  own  precious  blood. 

2  I  love  thy  church,   O   God! 
Her  walls  before  thee  stand, 

Dear  as  the  apple   of  thine  eyer 
And  graven  on  thy  hand. 

3  If  e'er  to  bless  thy  sons 
My  voice  or  hands  deny, 

These  hands  let  useful  skill  forsake, 
This  voice  in  silence  die. 

4  If  e'er  my  heart  forget 
Her  welfare  or  her  wo, 

Let  every  joy  this  heart  forsake, 
And   every   grief  o'erflow. 

5  For  her  my   tears  slvtll  fall ; 
For  her  my  prayers  ascend ; 

To  her  my  cares  and   toils  be  gireiip 
Till  toils  and  cares  shall  end. 

6  Beyond  my  highest  joy 

I  prize  her  heavenly  ways, 
Her  sweet  communion,  solemn  vows. 
Her  hymns  of  love  and  praise. 

7  Jesus,  thou  Friend  divine, 
Our  Saviour   and  our  King, 

Thy  hand  from  every  snare  and  foe 
Shall  great  deliverance  bring. 

8  Sure  as  thy  truth  shall  last,. 
To  Zion  shall  be  given 

The  brightest  glories  earth  can  yield. 
And  brighter  bliss  of  heaven. 

Hymn  196.    C.  M.    Doddridge.     * 

St.  Martin's,  Irish,  Mear. 

Asking  tie  way  to   Sion. 
1TNQUIRE,  ye  pilgrims,  for  the  way 
A    That  leads  to  Sion's  hill, 


THE  CHURCH.  19? 

And    thither   set  your  steady  face, 
With   a  determined  wilL 

2  Invite  the  strangers  all  around 

Your  pious  march  to  join  ; 
And  spread  the  sentiments  you  fcel 
Of  faith  and  love  divine. 

3  O   come,  and  to  his  temple  haste, 

And  seek  his  favour  there  ; 
Before  his  footstool  humbly  bow. 
And  pour  your  fervent  prayer  ! 

4  0    come,   and  join  your  souls  to  God 

In  everlasting  bands ; 
Accept  the  blessings  he  bestows, 
With  thankful  hearts  and  hands. 

Hymn  197.    L.M:      Steele:        M 

Eaton,  Rot'iwell,  Q«ercy. 

To  whom  shall,  we  go,  but  unto   thee  P 
or,   life  and  safety  in   Christ  alone.. 

1  "T^HOU  only  Sovereign  of  my  heart, 

■A.    My  refuge,  my  Almighty  friend  ; 
And  can   my    soul   from  thee   depart; 
On  whom  alone  my  hopes  depend,  f 

2  Whither,  ah!   whither   shall  I-  go, 

A  wretched  wanderer  from  my  Lord* 
Can  this  dark  world  of  sin   and   ws 
One   glimpse    of  happiness  afford? 

3  Eternal   life  thy  words  impart, 
On  these  my  fainting  spirit  lives  : 
Here  sweeter  comforts  cheer  my  heart 
Than  all   the    round  of  nature   gives. 

4  Let  earth's  alluring  joys  combine, 
While  thou  art  near,  in  vain  thev  call ; 
One   smile,   one  blissful  smile  of  thine. 
My  dearest  Lord,  outweighs  them  all 

5  Thy  name  my  inmost  powers  adore. 
Thou   art  mv  life,  mv  jov,  mv  cave  ; 
Depart  from  thee  ?  'tis  death—'tis  more, 
*ris  endless  ruin,   deen   tlesna'r- 

F  f  2 


>98  THE  CHURCH. 

6  Low    at  thy  feet   my   soul  would  lie, 
Here  safety  dwells,  and  peace  divine  : 
Still  let  me  live  beneath   thine   eve, 
For  life,  eternal  life  is  thine. 

Hymn  198.     8.  7.  Altered  bv  /Jr. 

Rijland.  & 

Sicilian  Hymn,  Love  Divinr. 

Prayer  for  a  revival. 

1  C  AVIOUR,    visit  thy  plantation  • 

O  Grant  us,  Lord,  a  gracious  rain  ! 
All  will  conic  to  desolation, 
Unless  thou  return  again. 

2  Keep  no  longer   at  a   distance, 

Shine  upon  us  from  on  high, 
Lest,    for   want   of  thine  assistance, 
Every  plant  should   droop   and  i 
1  Surely,   once  thy   garden  flourish Yl, 
Every  part  look'd  gay  and  green; 
Then  thy   word  our  spirits  nourish'd, 
Happy  seasons  we  have   seen ! 

4  [But  a  drought  has  since  succeeded, 

And  a  sad  decline  we  see  ; 
Lord,  thy   help   is  greatly  needed, 
Help  can  only  come  from  thee. 

5  Where  are  those  we  counted  leaders. 

Fill'd  with  zeal,  and  love,  and  truth  ? 
Old  professors,   tall  as  cedars, 
Bright   examples  to  our  youth ! 

6  Some,  in   whom   we  once  delighted, 

We  shall  meet  no  more  below; 

Some,   alas !   we  fear  are   blighted, 

Scarce  a  single  leaf  they  show  ! 

7  Younger  plants — the  sight  how  pleasant' 

Cuver'd  thick  with  blossoms  stood; 
But  they  cause    us  grief  at  present, 
Frosts  have  nipd  them  in  the  bud.] 

8  Dearest  Saviour,   hasten  hither, 

Thou  canst  make  them  bloom  again  ; 
O!   permit  them  not  to  wither. 
Let  not   all  our  hopes  be   vain  - 


THE  CHURCH.      199—201 

9  Let  our  mutual  love  be  fervent, 

Make  us  prevalent  in  prayers : 
Let  each  one,  esteem'd  thy  servant, 
Shun  the  world's  bewitching  snares. 

10  Break  the  tempter's  fatal  power, 

Turn  the  stoney  heart  to  flesh  ; 
And  begin  from  this  blest   hour 
To  revive  thy  work  afresh. 

Hymn  199.    L.  M.    Burikam.       * 

All    Saints,  Wells,  Portugal. 

At  a  church  meeting*  before  experiences. 

X  \TOW   we  are    met  in  holy  fear 
IN  To  hear  the  happy  saints  declare 
The  free  compassions   of  a  God, 
The   virtues  of  a   Saviour's   blood. 

2  Jesus,  assist  them  now  to  tell 
What  they  have  felt,  and  now  do  feel ; 
O   Saviour,  help   them  to  express 
The  wonders  of  triumphant  grace. 

3  While  to  the  church  they  freely  own 
What  for  their  souls  the  Lord  hath  done,, 
We  join  to  praise   eternal   love, 

And  heighten  all  the  joys   above. 

Hymn  200.    C.  M       Burnham. 

Meat",  Irish,   Exeter. 
After   experiences. 

1  T^vEAR  Saviour,  we  rejoice  to  hear 
JL>      When   sinners  humbly  tell 
How  thou  art  pleas'd  to  save  from  sin, 

From  sorrow,  death  and  hell. 

2  Lord,    we  unite   to  praise  thy   name 

For  grace   so  freely  given; 
Still  may  we  keep   in  Sion's  road, 
And  dwell  at  last  in  heaven. 

Hymn  201.    L.  M.    Keihj.  %t 

Portugal,    Welis,  Shoel. 
Receiving-  members. 
y  C*  OME  in,thou  blessed  of  the  Lord," 
%s    Enter  in  Jesus'  precious  name  ; 


2*2,203         THE  CHURCH. 

We  welcome  thee  with  one  accord, 

And  trust   the  Saviour  docs  the  same. 

2 Thy  name,   tis  liop'd,    already   stands 
Mark'd  in  the   book  of  life  above, 
And  now  to  thine  we  join  our  hands, 
In  token   ot'  fraternal  love. 

3  Those  joys  which  earth  cannot  afford, 
We'll  seek  in   fellowship   to  prove, 
Join'd  in  one  spirit   to  our  Lord, 
Together  bound  by  mutual  love. 

■1  And  while  we  pass  this  vale  of  tears, 
We'll  make  our  joys  and  sorrows  known. 
We'll  share  each  other's  hopes  and  fears, 
And  count  a  brother's  case  our   own. 

5  Once  more  our  welcome  we  repeat, 
Receive  assurance  of  our  love  ; 
O !  may   we   all   together  meet 
Arcund  the  throne  of  God  above. 

Hymn  202     L.  M.    Doddridge.     & 

Bath,  Querey,  Wells. 

Seeking  direction  in  the  choice  ofafiastor- 

1  C HEPHERD  of  Israel,  bend  thine  ear, 
*3  Thy  servants'  groans  indulgent  hear; ' 
Perplcx'd,   distres  :'d,  to  thee   we  cry, 
And  seek  the  guidance  of   thine  eye. 

2  Send  forth,  O  Lord,  thy  truth  and  light, 
To  guide  our  doubtful  footsteps  right ; 
Our  drooping  hearts,  O  God,   sustain, 
Nor  let  us  seek  thy  face  in  vain. 

0  Return,  in   ways   of  peace  return, 
Nor  let  thy  flock  neglected  mourn  ;- 
May  our  bless'd  eyes  a  shepherd  see, 
Dear  to  our  souls,  and  dear  to  thee. 

Hymn  203.    L.M.  b 

Putney,  Bath,  Queicy,  Armly. 
Sickness  of  a  minister. 

1  f"\    THOU    before    whose    gracious 
V^J  throne, 

We  bow   our  suppliant  spirits  down; 


THE  CHURCH.  204 

Thou  know'st  the  anxious  cares  we  feel, 
And  all  our  trembling  lips   would  teii. 

2  Thou  only  canst  -assuage  our  grief, 
And  give  our  sorrowing  hearts  rehei ; 
In   mercy  then  thy    servant  spare, 
Nor  turn  aside  thy  people's  prayer. 

3  Avert  thy  desolating  stroke, 

Nor  smite  the  shepherd  of  the  flock  ; 
Restore   him,   sinking  to  the  grave  ; 
Stretch  out  thine  arm,make  haste  to  save. 

4  Bound  to  each   soul  by  tender  ties, 
In  every  heart   his  image  lies; 
Thy  pitying  aid,  O  Cod,  impart, 
Nor  rend  him  from  each  bleeding  heart. 

5  But,  if  our  supplications  fail. 

And  prayers  and  tears  cannot  prevail, 
Be  thou  his  strength,  be  thou  his  stay, 
Support  him  through  the  gloomy  way. 

6  Around  him  may  thy  angels   stand, 
Waiting  the   signal  of  thy  hand ; 
To  bid  his  happy  spirit  rise, 

And  bear  him  to  their  native  skies. 

Hymn  204.    L.  M.  * 

All  Saints,  Blendon,  Eath. 
At  a  choice  of  deacons. 

IT?  AIR  Sion's  King,  we  suppliant  .how, 
X   And  hail  the  grace  thy  church  enj oys; 
Her  holy   deacons  are  thine  own. 
With  all  the  gifts  thy   love  employs, 

2  Up  to  thy  throne  we  lift  our  eyes, 
For  blessings   to  attend  our  ;choice* 
Of  such,  whose  generous,  prudent  zeal 
Shall  make  thy  favour'd  ways  rejoice. 

SHappv   in  Jesus,  their  own  Lord, 
Mav  they   his  sacred   table  spread,— 
The  table  of  their   paster  fill, 
And  fill  the   holy   poor   with   bread' 

*  If  this  Hvmnbe  sur.g  ht.f<,re  the  choice,  then  -the 
second  line  at"  the  second  verse  may  stand  thus  : 
"For  Wisdom  to  direct  our   choice.". 


£05  the  chuhch. 

4  By  purest   love  to  Christ,  and   truth,   | 

0  may  they  win  a  good   degree 
Of  boldness  in  the   Christian  faith, 
And  meet  the  smile  of  thine  and  thee ! 

5  And  when  the  work  to  them  assign'd — ■ 
The  work   of  love— is  fully  done, 
Call  them  from   serving  tables  here, 
To  sit   around  thy  gorious  throne 

LORD'S  SUPPER. 
Iiy3:k  £05.    L  M.     Watts]*  Lyrics,     fa 

Litoehouse,  Putney,  Bath. 

A  preparatory    thoughts 
1\T7HAT   heavenly  Man,   or  mighty 

Comes  marching  downward  from   the 

skies, 
Array'd  in  garments  roli'd  in  blood, 
With  joy  and  pity    in   his  eyes? 
2 The  Lord!  the  Saviour!  yes,   'tis  he, 

1  know  him  by  the  smiles  he  wears  ; 
The  glorious  Man,  that  died  for  me, 
Drench'd  deep  in  agonies  and  tears. 

3Lo,  he  reveals  his  shining   breast; 
I  own  these  wounds,  and  I  adore : 
Lo,  he  prepares  a  royal  feast, 
Sweet  fruit  of  the  sharp  pangs  he  bore: 

4 Whence  flow  these  favours  so  divine? 
Lord  !    why   so  lavish   of  thy  blood  ? 
Why,  for  such  earthly  souls  as  mine. 
This  heavenly  wine,  this  sacred  food  ? 

5  'Twas  his  own  love  that  made  him  bleed, 
That  nari'd  him  to  the  cursed  tree  ; 
'Twas  his  own  love  this  table  spread, 
For  such  unworthy  guests  as  we. 

6  Then  let  us  taste  the  Saviour's  love  ; 
Come,  faith,  and  feed  upon  the  Lord  ; 
With  glad  consent  our  lips  shall  hiove, 
And  sweet  hosannas  crown  the  board. 


THE  LORD'S  SUPPER.    206,207 
Iymn  206.    L.  M.     Whtts's  Lyrics.     88 

Bath,  Quercy,  Gloucester. 

Love  on  a    cross  and  a  throne. 

NOW  let  our  faith  grow  strong,  and 
rise, 
And  view  our  Lord  in  al!  his  love ; 
Look   back  to  hear  his  dying  cries, 
Then  mount  and  see  his  throne  above. 

2  See  where  he  languished  on  the  cross : 
Beneath  our  sins  he  groan'd  and  died  ; 
See  where  he  sits  to  plead  our  cause, 
By  his   Almighty    Father's  side. 

3  If  we  behold  his  bleeding  heart. 
There  love  in  floods  of  sorrow  reigns ; 
He  triumphs    o'er  the   killing  smart, 
And  seals  our  pleasure  with  his  pains, 

4  Or   if  we  climb   the  eternal  hills, 
Where  the  blestConqueror  sits  enthron'd; 
Still  in  his  heart  compassion   dwells, 
Near  the  memorials  of  his   wound. 

5  How  shall  vile  pai'don'd  rebels   show 
How  much  they  love  their  dying  God  ? 
Lord,  here  we'd  banish  every  foe, 
We  hate  the  sins  that  cost  thy  blood. 

6  Commerce  no  more  we  hold  with  hell. 
Our  dearest  lusts   shall   all  depart; 
But   let  thine  image  ever   dwell, 
Stamp'd  as  a  seal  on  every   heart. 

Hymn  207.    C.  M.    J.  Stenmtt.    b  or 

Wantage,  Bedford. 
A  sacramental  hymn. 
IT    ORD,   at  thy   table  I  behold 
1— '  The  wonders  of  thy  grace ; 
But  most   of  all  admire,   that  I 
Should  find  a  welcome    place  ;— 

2 1   that  am  all  defil'd  with  sin, 
A  rebel  to  my   God ; 
I   that  have  crucified  his   Son, 
And  trampbd  on  his  blood, 


208,209         THE  CHURCH. 

3  What  strange  surprising  grace  is  this, 

That    such    a   scnn  has   room ! 
Ms    Saviour  takes  me  by   the  hand,  J 
My   Jesus   bids   me  come. 

4  "  Eat,  O  my  friends,"  the  Saviour  cries,  J 

"  The  feast  was  made  for  you ; 
"  For  you  I  groan'd,  and  bled,  and  died, 
"And  rose,  and  triumph'd  too." 

5  With  trembling  faith  and  bleeding  heart? 

Lord,   we  accept  thy  love : 
Tis  a  rich  banquet  we  have  had; 
What   will  it   be  above  ? 

Hymn  203.    C.  M.      Cowfier.       » 

Hear,  York,  Earby. 
Welcome   to   the  tabic. 

1  THIIIS  is  the  feast  of  heavenly   wins 

J-      And   God   invites  to   sup  ; 
The  juices   of  the  living   vine, 
Were  press'd   to  fill  the- cup. 

2  O,  bless   the   Saviour,  ye  who  eat, 

With  royal  dainties   fed; 
Not  heaven  affords  a  costlier  treat, 
For  Jesus    is  the  bread! 

3  T  he  vile,  the  lost— he  calls  to  them  : 

"  Ye  trembling  souls,   appear ! 
"The  righteous  in   their   own  esteem : 
"  Have   no  acceptance  here  ; 
4 "Approach,  ye  poor,   nor  dare  refuse 
"  The  banquet  spread  for  you  :" 
Dear  Saviour,   this  is   welcome    news 
Then    I  may   venture  too. 
5  If  guilt  and   sin  afford   a   plea, 
And   may   obtain   a  place  ; 
Surely  the   Lord  will    welcome   me, 
And  I  shall  see  Ms  face. 

Hymn  209.    L.  M.     Watts's  Lijrics.     £ 

Dresden,  Putney,  Eatoju 

Christ  dying,  rising,  end  reigning. 

I  T  TE  dies !  the  Friend  of  sinners  die?  ! 

X±  Lectern's  daughters  weep  around 


THE  LORD'S  SUPPER.       210 

A  solemn  darkness  veils  the   skies! 
A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground  ! 
Come,  saints,  and  drop  a  tear  or  two, 
For  him  who  groan'd  beneath  your  load; 
He   shed  a  thousand   drops   for  you, 
A   thousand   drops  of   richer  blood! 
Here's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree, 
The  Lord   of   glory   dies  for   men ! 
But  lo  !   what   sudden  joys  we  see  ! 
Jesus   the  dead  revives  again  ! 
The  rising  God  forsakes   the   tomb' 
Up   to  his  Father's  courts  he  flies ; 
Cherubic  legions  guard   him   home; 
And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies ! 
Break  off  your  tears,  ye  saints,  and  tell 
How   high  our  great  Deliverer  reigns ; 
-Sing  how  he  spoil'd  the  hosts  of  hell, 
And  led  the  monster,-  Death,  in  chains  i 
Say,  *•  Live  forever,   wondrous  King, 
•'  Born  to  redeem,  and  strong  to  save  !" 
Then  ask  the  -monster,  '♦  Where's  thy 

sting  ? 
"And    where's    thy    victory,    boasting 


Hymn  210.  L.M.  Watts' s  Sermons.   bor  * 

Bath,  Psalm  97,  German. 

Christ's  propitiation  improved. 
IT    ORD,  didst  thou  send  thy  Son  to  die 
JL-J    For  such  a  guilty  wretch  as  I? 
And  shall  thy   mercy  not  impart 
Thy   Spirit  to  renew  my  heart? 

2  Lord,  hast  thou  wash'd  my  garments 

clean, 
In  Jesus'  blood,  from  shame  and  sin  ? 
Shall  I  not  strive  with  all  my  power 
That  sin  pollute   my  soul  no  more? 

3  Shall  I  not  bear  my  Father's  rod, 
The  kind  corrections  of  my  God, 
When  Christ  upon  the   cursed  tree 
Sustain'd  a  heavier  load  for  me  ? 


fit  THE  CHURCH. 

4  Why  should  I  dread  my   dying  day  j 
Since  Christ  hath  took,  the  curse  away 
And  taught  me  with  my  latest  bread 
To   triumph    o'er   thy    terrors,   death 

5  O   rather   let  me  wish    and   cry, 
"Wheij  shall  my  soul  get  loose,  and  Ih 
"  To  upper  worlas  ?  \\  lien  s: mil  I  see 

"  The  God,  the  man,  that  died  for  mej 


6  I   shall  behold  his   glories   there, 
And  pay  him  my   eternal  share 
Of  praise,  and  gratitude,  and  love, 
Amonyr  ten  thousand  saints  above. 


ORDINATIONS. 
IIvm:c211.     L.  M.     Doddridge.      IE 

Xewcourt,   Diuutan,  Luton. 
Institution  of  the  gosfiel  ministry. 

1  TjVYTHER  of  mercies,  in  thy  house 
a   Smile  on  our  homage  and  our  vows 
While  with  a  grateful  heart  we  share 
These  pledges  of  our  Saviour's  care. 

2  The  Saviour,  when  to  heaven  he   rose 
In  splendid   triumph  o'er  his  foes, 
Scatter'd  his  gifts  on  men   below, 
And  wide  his  royal  bounties  How. 

3  Hence  sprung  th'  Apostles'  honour'd 

name ; 
Sacred  beyond  heroic  fame  : 
In  lowlier   forms   to  bless  our  eves, 
Pastors  from  hence,  and  teachers  rise 

<;  From  Christ  their  varied  gifts  derive, 
And  fed  by  Christ,  their  graces  5ive: 
While,  guarded  by  his  potent  hand, 
Midst  all  the  rage  of  hell  they  stand. 

5  So    shall   the  bright  succession  run 
Through  the  last  courses  of  the  sun  ; 
While  unborn  churches  by  their  care 
11  rise  and  flourish,  lasge  and  fair. 


ORDINATIONS.  212,213 

Jesus  our  Lord,  their  hearts  shall  know, 
Die  springs  whence  all  these  blessings 
flow  ; 
I  Pastors  and  people   shout  his   praise 
Through  the  long  round  of  endless  days. 

Hymn  212.     L.  M.    Doddridge.      3S 

Rothwell,  Shoe],   Islington. 

At  the  settlement  of  a  minister. 

SHEPHERD  of  Israe!,thou  dostkeepj; 
With  constant  care,thy  humble  sheep; 
By   thee  inferior  pastors   rise, 
To  feed  our  souls,  and  bless  our  eyes. 
To  all  thy  churches  such  impart, 
Modell'd  by  thy    own  gracious  heart, 
Whose  courage,  watchfulness,  and  love; 
Men  may  attest,   and   God   approve. 

Fed  by  their  active,  tender  care, 
Healthful  may  all  thy  sheep  appear; 
And,    by  their  fair  example  led, 
The  way   to  Sion's  pasture  tread! 

.  Here  hast  thou  listen'd  to  our  vows, 
And  scatter'd  blessings  on  thy  house  ; 
Thy  saints  are  succour'd,  and  no  more 
As  sheep    without  a  guide  deplore. 

Hymn  21:1.    L.  M.    Doddridge.     % 

Old  100,  Bleridon,  Eaton. 

Ordination  ;  Joshua  the  high  finest. 

GREAT  Lord   of  angels,  we  adore 
The  grace  that  builds  thy  courts 
below  ; 
And,  through  ten  thousand  sons  of  light, 
Stoops  to  regard  what  mortals  do. 

f  Amidst  the  wastes  of  time  and  death, 
Successive  pastors  thcu  dost  raise, 
Thy  charge  tc  keep,  thy  house  to  guide, 
And  form  a  people    for   thy  praise. 

3 The   heavenly  natives   with  delight 
Hover   arosnd  the  sacred  place  j 


214  THE  CHURCH. 

Nor  scorn  to  learn  from  mortal  tongufli 
The   wonders  of  redeeming  grace. 

4  Vt  length,  dismissal  from  feeble  clay, 
Thy  servants  join  th'   angelic  band  >    1 
With  them,  through  distant  worlds  they 

fly; 
With  them,  before  thy  presence  stand. 

5  O   glorious  hope  !    O    blest  employ  ! 
Sweet  lenitive   of  grief  and  care ! 
When    shall   we    reach   those    radian 

courts. 
And  all  their  joy  and  honour  share  ? 


6  Yet  white  these  labours  we  pursue, 
Thus  distant  from  thy  heavenly  throne 
(rive  us  a  zeal  and  love  like  theirs, 
And  half  their  heaven   shall   here    bi 
known. 

Hymn  214.    G.  M. 

Christmas,  E\eter,  Abridge. 

TVatchingfor  souls.    An  ordination  hymi 
1  T   ET  Sion's  watchmen  all  awake, 
i-i  And  take  th'  alarm  they  give  : 
Now  let  them,  from  the  mouth  of  God 
Their  awful   charge   receive 


2  'Tis  not  a  cause  of  small   import 
The  pastor's  care  demands  ; 
But  what  might  fill  an  angel's  heart, 
And   fill'd  a   Saviour's   hands. 

r3  They  watch  for  souls,  for  which  the  Lor 
Did   heavenly  bliss  forego ; — 
For  souls,  which   must  forever  live. 
In  raptures,  or  in   wo. 

4  May  they  that  Jesus,  whom  they  prcacl 
Their   own  Redeemer,  see ; 
And  watch  thou  daily  o'er  their  soul 
That  the*-  rrfay  watch  for  thee. 


:' 


ORDINATIONS.        215,216 
Hymn  215.    7s.    Hammond.        32 

C  en  do  lence,  Hotliam. 

After  the  charge. 

WOULD  you  win  a  soul   to  God  ? 
Tell  him  of  the  Saviour's  blood ; 
Say,  how  Jesus'  bowels  move  ; 
Tell  him  of  redeeming  love. 

JTell  him  how  the  streams  did  glide 
From  his  hands,  his  feet,   his  side ; 
How  his  head  with  thorns  was  crown'd, 
And  his  heart  in  sorrow  drown'd. 

J  Tell  him  how  he  suffer'd  death, 
Freely  yielded  up   his  breath, 
Died,  and  rose   to  intercede, 
As  our   advocate,  and  head. 

&  Tell  him  it  was  sovereign  grace 
Wrought  on  you  to  seek  his  face — 
Blade  you  choose  the  better  part — 
Brought  salvation  to  your  heart. 

5  Tell  him  of  that  liberty, 
Wherewith   Jesus  makes  us   free ; 
Sweetly  speak  of  sins  forgiven — 
Earnest  of  the  joys  of  heaven.       ~    • 

Hymn  216     CM.    Doddridge,       %> 

Braintree,  Irish,  Charmouth. 
Clirinfa  care  of  ministers   and  churches. 

1  "\X7"E  bless  th'  eternal  Source  of  light, 

VV    Who  makes  the  stars  to  shine  : 
And  through  this  dark  beclouded  world 
Diffuseth  rays  divine. 

2  We  bless  the  church's  sovereign  King.-, 

Whose  golden  lamps  we  are ; 
Fix'd  in  the  temples   of  his  love, 
To  shine  with  radiance  fair. 

3 Still  be  our  purity  preserv'd  ; 
Still  fed  with  oil  the  flame ; 
And  in   deep   characters  inscrib  'd 
Our  heavenlv  Master's  name ! 


217,218        THE  CHURCH. 

4  Then,whilc  between  our  ranks  he  walkfi 

And   all   our  state  surveys, 
His  smiles  shall  with  new  lustre  deck 
The  people  of  his  praise. 

Hymn  217.     L.  M.    B.  Francis.     & 

Truro,  Green's  100th,  Rothwcll. 
Ministers  abounding  in  the  work  of  the 
Lord. 

1  T>  EFORE  thy  throne,   eternal  King, 
13  Thy  ministers  their  tribute  bring, 
Their  tribute  of  united  praise, 

For  heavenly  news  and  peaceful  days; 

2  We  sing  the  conquests  of  thy  sword, 
And  publish  loud  thy  healing  word, 
While  angels  sound  thy  glorious  name, 
Thy  saving  grace  our  lips  proclaim. 

5  Thy   various   service  we  esteem 

Our  sweet  employ,  our  bliss  supreme : 
And,  while  we  feel  thy  heavenly  love, 
We   burn  like  seraphim    above. 

4  Nor  seraphs  there  can  ever  raise, 
With  us,  an  equal  song  of  praise  : 
They  are  the   noblest  work  of  God, 
But   we,   the  purchase   of  his  blood. 

5  Still  in  thy  work  would  Ave  abound; 
Still  prune  the  vine,or  plough  the  ground; 
Thy  sheep  with  wholesome  pasture  feed 
And  watch  them  with  unwearied  heed, 

6  Thou  art  our  Lord,  our  life,  our  love 
Our  care  below,   our   crown  above: 
Thy  praise  shall  be  our  best  employ j 
Thy   presence  our  eternal   joy. 

Hymn  218.    CM.    Doddridge.      t>or« 

Plymouth,  St.  Arm's. 

Spiritual  associations  registered  in  heav 
en  ;  or,    God's  gracious  a/ifirobation  oj 
active  attempt*  to  revive  religion. 
1 '  1  "*HE  Lord  on  mortal  worms  look' 
-*-  down 

From  his  celestial  throne  : 


MISSIONARY  MEETINGS.     219 

And,  when  the  wicked  swarm  around, 

lie   well  discerns   his   own. 
He  sees  the  tender  hearts  that  mourn 

The   scandals  of  the  times, 
And  join  their  efforts  to  oppose 

The  wide-prevailing  crimes. 
Low  to  the  social  band  he  bows 

His  still  attentive  ear; 
And,   while  his  angels  sing  arouna, 

Delights  their  voice  to  hear. 
iThe  chronicles  of  heaven  shall  keep 
Their  words  in  transcript  lair, 
In  the  Redeemer's   book  of  hie 
Their  names  recorded  are. 
5  "  Yes  (saith  the  Lord;  the  world  shall 
know 
"These  humble  souls  are  mine: 
"These,   when  my  jewels  I  produce, 
"Shall  in  full  lustre  shine.'5 

MISSIONARY  MEETINGS, 

Hymn  219.    L.  M.     Yoke.  & 

Gloucester,  Shod. 

Fmyer  for  the  spread  of  the  gesfiel. 
1 "tj  XERT  thy  power,thy  rights  maintain 
-P    Insulted,  everlasting  King  ! 
The  influence   of  thy   crown  increase, 
And  strangers  to   thy  footstool  bring, 

2  In   one  vast  symphony  of  praise, 
Gentile   and  Jew   shall  then  unite; 
And  infidelity,  asham'd, 

Sink  in  th'  abyss  of  endless  nigh', 

3  Afric's  emancipated   sons 

Shall  shout  to  *<\sia's  rapt'rous  song , 
Europe  resound  her  Saviour's  fame. 
And  western  climes  the  note  prolong. 

4  From  east  to  west,  from  north  to  south, 
Imirianuel's  kingdom  must  extend  ; 
And  every   man,  in  every  face. 
Shall  meet  a.  brother,  and  a  friend. 

Ff  3 


380,221       THE  CHURCH. 

Hymn  220.    L.  M.     Voice, 

Opovto,  Wells. 

Prospect  of  success  ;   or,  encouragement 

to  use  means. 
1 D  EHOLD   th'   expected  time   draw 

JD  near, 

The  shades  disperse,  the  dawn  appear ; 

Behold  the  wilderness  assume 

The  beauteous  tints  of  Eden's  bloom. 

2  Events,  with  prophecies,   conspire 
To  raise  our  faith,  our  zeal  to  fire  • 
The  ripening  fields,  already  white, 
Present  an  harvest  to  our  sight. 

3  The  untaught  heathen  waits  to  know 
The  joy   the   gospel  will  bestow  ; 
The  exii'd  slave   waits  to  receive 
The  freedom  Jesus  has  to  give. 

4  Come,  let  us,  with  a  grateful  heart, 
In  the  blest  labour  share  a  part 
Our  prayers  and  offerings  gladly  bring, 
To  aid  the  triumphs  of  our  King. 

Hymn221.    CM. 

Cambridge,  Irish. 

The  increase  of  the  church  fir omised  and 

pleaded. 

1  "LEATHER,  is  not  thy  promise  pledg'd 
-T       To  thine  exalted  Son, 
That  through  the  nations  of  the  earth! 
Thy  word  of  life  shall  run  ? 

2 ««  Ask,  and  I  give  the  heathen  landi 
♦'For   thine  inheritance, 
«*And  to  the  world's  remotest  shores 
44  Thine  empire  shall  advance." 

5  Hast  thou  not  said,  the  blinded  Jews 
Shall  their   Redeemer  own; 
While  Gentiles  to  his  standard  crowd. 
And  bow  before  his  throne? 

4  When  shall  th'  untutor'd  Indian  tribes 
A  dark,  hewilder'd  race, 


(        MISSIONARY  MEETINGS.     222 
Sit  down  at  our  Immanuel's   feet, 
And  learn  and  feel  his  grace? 
*  Are  not  all  kingdoms,  trihes,and  tongues, 
Under  th'  expanse  of  heaven, 
To  the  dominion  of  thy   Son, 
Without   exemption,    given? 

6  From  east  to  west,  from  north  to  souths 
Then  be  his  name  adorM ! 
Europe,   with   all  thy  millions,  shout 
Hosannas  to  thy  Lord! 

TAsia  and  Africa,  resound 

From    shore  to  shore  his  fame  : 
And  thou,   America,   in   songs, 
Redeeming  love   proclaim: 

Hymn  222.    CM.      Gibbons.       2| 

St.  Asaph's,  Abridge. 

Prayer  for  the  success   of  missions. 

1  T    ORD,  send  thy  word,  and  let  it  flya 
4-*   ArnTd  with  thy  Spirit's  powei*, 
Ten  thousands  shall  confess  its  sway, 

And  bless  the  saving  hour. 

2  Beneath  the  influence  of  thy  grace, 

The  barren  wastes  shall  rise~ 
With  sudden  greens  and  fruits  array'd, 
A   blooming  paradise. 

3  True  holiness  shall  strike  its  root, 

In  each  regenerate  heart; 

Shall  in  a  growth  divine  arise, 

And  heavenly  fruits  impart. 

4  Peace,   with  her  olives  crown'd,  shall 

stretch 
Her  wings  from  shore  to  shore; 
No  trump  shali  rouse  the  rage  of  war, 
Nor  murderous   cannon   roar. 

5  Lord,  for  those  days  we  wait ;  those  days 

Are  in   thy   word  foretold; 
Fly  swifter,  sun,  and  stars,  and  bring: 
Tiris  promis'd   age  of  gojcl. 


' 


24       THE  CHURCH. 

6 Amen — with  joy  divine,   let  earth's 
Unnumbered  myriads  cry  ; 
Amen — with  joy  "divine,  let  heaven's 
Unnumber'd  choirs  reply. 

Hymn  223.    C.  M.  % 

Arunck'l,  Hymn  2d. 
Prayer  for  missionaries:. 

1  f^  RE  AT  God,  the  nations  of  the  earth 
vJJ"    Are  by  creation  thine ; 

And  in   thv  works,  by   ail   beheld, 
Thy  radiant  glories  shine. 

2  lint,  Lord,  thy  greater  love   has  sent 

Thy    gospel  to  mankind, 
Unveiling    what  rich  stores  of  grace 
Are  treasur'd  in  thy  mind. 

3  Lord,   when   shall   these    glad    tidings 

spread 
The  spacious  earth  around, 
Till  every   tribe,   and   every    soul 
Shall  hear  the  joyful  sound  ? 

4  Smile,  Lord,  on  each  divine  attempt 
To  spread  the  gospel  rays; 
And  build  on  sin's  demolish'd  throne 
The  temples  of  thy  praise. 

Hymn  224.    112th.  * 

Morning  Hymn,  Psalm  46lh. 

Gent iies  jiruyuig  for  Jews. 

IT^ATHER  of  faithful  Abrah'm,  hear, 

a    Our  earnest  suit  for  Abrah'm's  seed; 

Justly  they  claim  the  warmest  prayer 

From   us,    adopted   in    their  stead; 
Who  mercy  through  their  fall  obtain, 
And  Christ  by  their  rejection  gain. 
2  Outcast  from  thee,  and  scatter'd  wide 
Through  every  nation  under  heaven, 
Blaspheming  whom  they  crucified, 

Unsav'd,   unpity'd,  unforgiven  ; 
Branded  like  Cain,  they  bear  their  load, 
Abhorr'd  of  men,  and  curs'd  of  God. 


MISSIONARY  MEETINGS.    223 

j  But  hast  thou  finally   forsook, 

Forever  cast  thy  own  away  ? 
j    Wilt  thou  not  bid  the  murderers  look 
On  him  they  pierc'd,  and  weep  and 
pray  ? 
Yes,  gracious  Lord,  thy  word  is  past ; 
"  All  Israel  shall  be  sav'd  at  last." 

4  Come  then,  thou  great  Deliverer,  come; 
The  veil  from  Jacob's  heart  remove  ; 
Receive  thy  ancient  people  home  ; 

That,  quicken'd  by  thy  dying  love, 
The  world   may  their  reception  view, 
And  shout  to  God  the  glory    due. 

Hymn  225.    S  M.  * 

Shirland,  Mount  Enhraim,  Germany. 

Missionaries  addressed  and  encouraged^ 

1  V^E  Messengers  of  Christ, 

-*•     His   sovereign   voice  obey  ; 
Arise !  and  follow  where  he  leads, 
And  peace  attend  your  way. 

2  The  Master  whom  you  serve 
Will  needful   strength  bestow ; 

Depending  on  his  promis'd  aid, 
With   sacred   courage  go. 

3  Mountains  shall  sink  to  plains, 
And  hell  in  vain  oppose  ; 

The  cause  is  God's,  and  must  prevail,, 
In  spite  of  all  his  foes. 

4  Go,  spread  a  Saviour's  fame; 
And  tell  his   matchless    grace, 

To  the  most  guilty  and  deprav'd 
Of  Adam's   numerous  race. 

5  We  wish  you  in  his  name, 
The   most  "divine   success  ;, 

Assur'd  that   he  who  sendt;  you   forth 
Will  your  endeavours  bless, 


226,327       THE  CHURCH. 

Hvr.rx  226.    8.  7.  4.  * 

Littleton,  Taimvoitli,  HtHi 
Longing  for  the  nfiread  of  the  gdsjiel. 
1/^VER  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness, 
v.y  Look,  my  soul,  be  still  and  gaze; 
All  the  promises  do  travail 

With  a  glorious   day   of  grace; 
Blessed  Jubilee, 

Let  thy   glorious  morning   dawn ! 
2  Let  the   Indian,   let  the    Negro, 
Let  the   rude   barbarian    see 
That   divine   and  glorious  conquest, 

Once  obtain'd  on  Calvary ; 
Let  the  gospel 

Loud   resound   from  pole  to  pole. 
2  Kingdoms  wide  that   sit  in   darkness. 
Grant  them.  Lord,  the  glorious  light ; 
And  from  eastern  coast  to  western, 

May  the  morning  chase  the  night  ; 
\nd  redemption, 
Freely  purchas'd   Avin   the  day. 
4  Fly  abroad,  thou  mightv   gospel, 
Win   and  conquer,  nci  er  cease  ; 
May   thy  lasting   wide  dominions 

Multiply  and  still  increase ; 
Sway   thy   sceptre, 
Saviour,   all  the  world  around. 

CONFERENCE  MEETINGS. 
Hymn  227.    L.  M.     5.  Stenmit.      K 

Portugal,  Shoel. 

1  "  \  X  7 HERE  two  or  three  with  sweet 

VV  accord, 

"Obedient  to  their  sovereign  Lord, 
"Meet  to    recount  his  acts  of  grace, 
"  And  offer  solemn  prayer  and  praise  ; 

2  4<  There,"  says  the  Saviour,  "will  I  be, 
"  Amid  this   little  company ; 

"  To  them  unveil  my  smiling  face, 
"  And  shed  my  glories  round  the  place/ 


CONFERENCE  MEETINGS.  228,22^ 

3  We  meet  at  thy  command,  dear  Lord, 
Relying  on  thy  faithful   word  : 
Now   send  thy  Spirit  from   above, 
Now  fill  pur  hearts  with  heavenly  love. 

Hymn  228.    L.  M.    Watts'*  Sermons.  * 

Shoe],  Eaton* 

The  soal  drawing  near  to  God  in  prayer '« 
lTVyTY  God,  I  bow  before  thy  feet; 
1VJ.   When  shall  my  soul  get  near  thy 

seat  ? 
When  shall  I  see  thy  glorious  face, 
With  mingled  majesty  and  grace. 

2  How  should  I  love  thee,  and  adore, 
'With  hopes  and  joys  unknown  before  ! 
And  bid  this  trifling  world  be  gone, 
Nor  grieve  my  heart,  so  near  thy  throne ' 

3  Creatures  with  all  their  charms  should 
The  presence  of  a  God  so  nigh  :  [fly 
My  darling  sins  should  lose  their  name, 
And  grow  my  hatred  and  my  shame. 

4  My  soul  shall  pour  out  all  her  cares, 
In  flowing  words,  or  flowing  tears  ! 
Thy  smiies  would  ease  my  sharpest  pain, 
Nor   should  I  seek  my   God  in   vain; 

Hymn  229.  L.  M.    Watts' s  Sermons.     «: 

Old  100,  Portugal. 

Nearness  to  God  theftlicity  of 'creatures m 
I  A  RE  those  the  happy  persons  here, 

*~^  Who  dwell  the  nearest  to  theirGod  ? 

Has  God  invited'  sinners  near  ? 
And  Jesus  bought  them  with  his  blood? 

2  Go  then,   my  soul,  address  the  Son, 

To  lead  thee  near  the  Father's  face  ; 
Gaze  on  his  glories  yet  unknown, 
And  taste  the  blessings  of  his  grace. 

3  Vain,  vexing  world,  and  flesh,  and  sense, 

Retire,  while  I  approach  my  God;' 


230,231        THE  CHURCH. 

Nor  let  my   sins  divide  me  then 
Nor    creatures    tempt    my    thought! 
abroad. 

4  While  to  thine  arms,  my  God,  I  press. 
No  mortal  hope,  nor  joy,  nor  fear, 
Shall  call  my  soul  from  thine  embrace  ; 
'Tis  heaven  to  dwell  forever  there. 

Hymn  230.    L.  M.      Steele.         » 

llqthwdl,  Wells,  Shoel. 

The  presence  of  Christ,   the  joy  of  h:s 
/leofile. 

1  T    ORD,  in  the  temples  of  thy  grace, 
X-J  Thy  saints  behold  thy  smiling  face  ; 
And  oft  have  seen  thy  glories  shine 
With  power   and   majesty  divine : 

2  But  soon,  alas!  thy    absence  mourn. 
And   pray   and   wish  thy  kind  return  ; 
Without  thy   life -inspiring  light, 

'Tis  all  a   scene   of  gloomy  night 

3  Come,  dearest  Lord,  thy  children  cry, 
Our  graces  droop,  our  comforts  die  ; 
tectum,  and   let   thy  glories    rise 
Again,  to  our  admiring  eyes  ; 

4  Till,  fill'd  with  light,  and  joy,  and  love, 
Thy   courts  below,  like  those  above, 
Triumphant  hallelujahs  raise. 
And  heaven  and  earth  resound  thy  praise. 

Hymn  231.     C.  M.     Doddridge.     « 

York,  St.  Ann's,  Dundee. 

Relieving   Christ  in  hit    members. 
X  TESUS,  my  Lord,  how  rich  thy  grace: 
J      Thy  bounties  how  complete  I 
How  shall  I  count  the  matchless  sum  ? 
How  pay  the  mighty  debt? 
£  High  on  a  throne  of  radiant  light 
Dost  thou  exalted  shine ; 
What  can   mv  poverty   bestow, 
When  all  the  worlds  are  thine  : 


COLLECTION^,  222 

3_But  thou  hast  brethren  here  below. 
The  partners,  of  thy  grace; 

*  And  wilt  .confess  their  humble  names 
Before  thy  Father's  face. 

4  In  them  thou  may'st  be  cloth'd  and  fed. 

And  visited  and  cheer'd;  . 
And  in  their  accents  of  distress, 
My  Saviour's  voice  is  heard, 

5  Thy  face,  with  reverence  and  with  loye^ 

We  in  thy  poor  would  see ; 
O  let  us  rather  beg  our  bread, 
Than  keep  it  back  from  thee. 

Hymn  232.    S.  M.  .   Scott.         •&- 

Watchman,  Silver  Street. 

Charitable  collection. 

1  fTHHY  bounties,  gracious  Lord, 

X      With  gratitude  we  own; 
We  praise  thy  providential  grace, 
That  showers  its  blessings  down. 

2  With  joy  thy  people  bring. 
Their  offerings  rouad  thy  throne  ;s 

With  thankful  souls,  behold,  we  paj 
A  tribute  of  thine  own. 

3  Accept  this  humble  mite, 
Great  sovereign  Lord  of  all; 

Nor  let  our  numerous  mingling  sins 
The  sacred  ointment  spoil, 

4  Let  the  Redeemer's  bipod 
Diffuse  its  virtues  wide  ; 

Hallow  and  cleanse  oiir  every  gift, 
And  all  our  follies  hide. 

5  O  may  this  sacrifice 

To  thee,  the  Lord,   ascend, 
Ah  odour  of  a  sweet  perfume* 
Presented   by  his  hand. 

5     Well  pleas'd,  our  Gcd  shall  view 
The  products  of  his  grace ;    " 
And,,  in  a  plentiful  reward. 
Fulfil  his  Dromises. 

G   G 


233,234    TIMES  AND  SEASONS'. 

TIMES   AND   SEASONS. 
Hymn  233.    S.M.     5 .         # 

Sutton,  Dover. 

A  morning  hymn. 

1  CEE  how  the  mounting  sun 
O    Pursues  his  shining  way ; 

And  wide  proclaims  his  Maker's  praise, 
With  every  brightening  ray. 

2  Tims  would  my  rising  soul 
Its  heavenly   parent  sing:    , 

And  to  its  great  original 
The  humble  tribute  bring. 

3  Serene  I  laid  me  down 
Beneath  his  guardian  care ; 

I  slept,  and  I  awoke,  and  found 
My  kind  preserver  near! 

4  O  !  how  shall  I  repay 
The  bounties  of  my  God  ? 

''This  feeble   spirit  pants   beneath 
The  pleasing*  painful  load. 

5  Dear  Saviour,  to  thy  cross 
I  bring  my  sacrifice ; 

Ting'd   with  thy  blood,  it  shall  ascend 
With  fragrance  to  the  skies. 

Hymx234.    CM.      Steele.         «f 

Dundwy  Canterbury. 

JWorning. 

1  T    ORD  of  my  life,  ( )  may  thy  praise 

X_i     Employ  my  noblest  powers  ; 

Whose  goodness  lengthens  out  my  days, 

And,  tills  the   circling  hours. 

^Preserv'd  by  thine   alrrtighty  arm, 
I  pass'd   the  shades  of  night ; 
Serene  and  safe  from  every   harm. 
And  sec   returning  light. 

SO  let  the  same  Almighty  care 
My  waking  hours  attend; 


EVENING.  2.35,236 

Eram  every  danger,  every  snare 
My  heedless  steps  defend. 
4  Smile  on  my  minutes  as  they  rolf. 
And  guide   my  future  days  ; 

And  let  thy  goodness  fill   my  sxxil 
With  gratitude  and  praise.- 

Hymn1  235.    L.  M.  $& 

Brening  Hymn,  Castle  Street. 

An  evening  hymn. 

1  f**  "RE  AT  God,to  thee  my  evening  song, 
VT  With  humble  gratitude,  I  raise  ; 

0  let  thy  mercy  tune  my   tongue, 
And  fi.ll  my  heart  with  lively  praise.. 

2  My  days  unclouded,  as  they  pass, 
And  every  gentle  rolling  hour, 
Are  monuments  of  wondrous  grace, 
And  witness  to  thy  love  and  power. 

3  And     yet,    this    thoughtless,  wretched 
Too  oft  regardless  of  thy  love,      [heart. 
Ungrateful,  can  from   thee  departs 
And,  fond  of  trifles-,  vainly  rove. 

4  Seal  my  forgiveness  in  the  blood 
Of  Jesus  :  his  clear  name  alone 

1  plead  fbr  pardon,  gracious  God, 
And  kind  acceptance  at  thy  throne. 

£  Let  this  blest  hope  mine  eye-lids  close'. 
With  sleep  refresh  my  feeble  frame  ; 
Safe  in  thy  care  may   I  repose, 
And  wake  with  praises  to  thy  name. 

Hymn  236..    CM,    ttoerfiopl   Coll.    « 

Abridge,  Arlington. 

An  evening  hymn. 
1  TNDULGENT  God,  whose  bounteous 
-I  care 

O'er  all  thy  works  is  shown, 
O  let   my  grateful  pr.iise  an. I  prayer 
Arise  before  thy  throne! 
G  a  2 


237      TIMES  AND  SEASONS, 

2  What  mercies  has  this  day  bestow 'd! 

How  largely   hast   thou   blest ! 
My  cup  with  plenty  overflowed, 

With  cheerfulness  my  breast. 

3  Now  may  soft  slumbers  close  my  eyes, 

From  pain  and   sickness  free  ; 
And  let   my    waking  thoughts  arise, 
To  meditate  on  thee. 

4  Thus  ble^s  each  future  dav  and  night, 

Till  life's  vain  scene  is  o'er; 
And  then,  to  realms  of  endless  light, 
O  let  my   spirit  soar ! 

Hymn  237.  CM.  Henry  Kirks  Wl.ite.  38 

YorV,  Mean 

Hymn  for  family  xvtor$hifi. 
1(~\   LOUD,   another  day  is  flown, 
K-J      And   we,  a  lonely  band, 
Are  met  once  more  before  thy  throne, 
To  bless  thj*  Eostering   hand. 

2  And  wilt  thou  band  a  listening  ear, 

To  praises  low    as  ours  ? 
Thou  wilt !   tor  thou  dost  love  to  hear 
The  song  which  meekness  pours. 

3  And,  Jesus,  thou  thy  smiles  will  deign, 

As  we  before  thee  pray  ; 
For  thou  didst  bless  the  infant  train, 
And  we  are   less  than  they. 

4  O  let  thy  gruce   perform  its   part. 

And   let  contention  r.ease  ; 
And  shed  abroad   in  eve'-y   heart 
Thine  e\erl:.sting  peace  ! 

5  Thus  chasten'cl,  cleans'd,  entirely  thine, 

A  flock  by   Jesus  led  ; 
The  sun  of  holiness  shall  shine, 
In  glory   on  eur   head. 

6  And  thou  wilt  turn  our  wandering  feet, 

And  thou  wilt  biess  our   wav  ; 
Till  worlds  shall  fade,   and  faith  shall 
ereet 


The  dawn  o^  taiag 


SEASONS  OF  THE  YEAR.    238,239 
Hymn  238.    CM.     Liverpool  Coll.    m 

Barby,   King«on. 

For  morning  or  evening. 

1  f\N  thee,  each  morning1,  O  my  God, 
V**    My  waking  thoughts  attend  ; 

In  whom  are  founded  all  my  hopes, 
In  whom  my  wishes  end. 

2  My  soirl,   in  pleasing  wonder  lost, 

Thy  boundless   love  surveys ; 
And  fir'd  with  grateful  zeal,  prepares 
The  sacrifice  of  praise. 

3  Wheri  evening  siumbers  press  my  ey£*s 

With  thy  protection  blest. 

In  peace  and  safety  I  commit 

My  weary  limbs  to  rest. 

4  My  spirit  in  thy  hands   secure,, 

Fears   no  approaching  ill  , 
For  whether  waking,  or  asleep. 
Thou,  Lord,  art  with  me  still. 

5  Then  will  I   daily   to  the   world 

Thy  wondrous  acts   proclaim  ; 
Whilst  all  with  me  shall  praise  and  sing, 
And  bless  thy  sacred  name. 

p  At  mora,  at  noon,  at  night  I'H  still 
Thy  growing  work  pursue  ; 
And  thee  alone  will  praise,   to  whom 
Eternal  praise  is  due. 

Hymn  239.    CM.      Steele. 

Devizes,  Hymn  2d. 

Spring-. 
ITXJHEN  verdure  clothes  the  fertile 
W  vale, 

And  blossoms  deck  the  spray, 
And  fragrance  breathes  in  every  gale, 
Hew  sweet  the  vepial   day! 

2 Hark  i  how  the  feather'd  warblers  sing- 
'Tis  nature's  cheerful  voice  ; 
Soft  music  halts  the  iorely  spring, 
And  woods  and  fields  rejoice. 


240,241    TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

3  How  khrd  the  influence  of  the  skies  ! 

The  showers,  with  blessings  fraught, 
Bid   virtue,  beauty,  fragrance  rise, 
And  fix  the  roving  thought. 

4  Then  let  my  wondering  heart  confess, 

With  gratitude  and  love, 
The  bounteous  hand  that  deigns  to  bless 
The  garden,  field  and  grove. 

5  O  God  of  nature  and  of  grace. 

Thy  heavenly  gifts  impart ; 
Then  shall  my   meditation  trace 
Spring,  blooming  in  my  heart. 

Hymn  240.    CM.  & 

Draintiec,  Irish,  Abridge. 

Summer. — An  harvest  hymn. 

1  '"yO  praise  the  ever-bounteous  Lord, 

1     My   soul,   wake  all  thy  powers: 
He  calls,  and  at  his  voice  come  forth. 
The  smiling  harvest  hours. 

2  His  covenant  with  the  earth  he  keeps  ; 

My  tongue,  his  goodness  sing; 
Summer  and  winter  know  their  time, 
His  harvest  crowns  the  spring. 
.5  Well  pleasM,  the  toiling  swains  behold 
The  waving  yellow  crop  : 
With  joy  they  bear  the  sheaves  away, 
And  sow   again  in  hope. 
4  Tims  teach  me,  gracious  God,  to  sow 
The  seeds  of  righteousness : 
Smile  on  my  soul,  and  with  thy  beams 
The  ripening  harvest  bless. 
$  Then,  in   the   last  great  harvest,  I 
Shall  reap  a  glorious  crop  : 
The  harvest  shall  by  far  exceed 
What  I  have  sown  in  hope. 

Hymn  241.    L  Mf     Watts'a  Lyrics.    # 

Gloucester,  Blendon. 

The  God  of  thunder. 

I  f~\  THE  immense,  th*  amazing  height, 

V-/  The  boundless  grandeur  of  our  God3 


.SEASONS  OF  THE  YEAR,     242 

Who  treads  the  worlds  beneath  his  feet, 
And  sways  the  nations  with  his  nod! 

2  He  speaks  ;  and  lo  i  all  nature  shakes, 
Heaven's  everlasting   pillars  bow  ; 
He  rends  the  clouds  with  hideous  cracks, 
And  shoots  his  fiery  arrows  through. 

.3  Well,   let  the  nations  sta  t   and  fly 
At  the  blue  lightning's  horrid  glare, 
Atheists  and  emperors  shrink  and  die, 
When  flame  and  noise  torment  the  -ir. 

4  Let  noise  and  flame  confound  the  skies, 
And  drown  the  spacious  realms  below* 
Yet  will  we  sing  the  Thunde  er's  praise, 
And  send  our  loud  hosaanas  through,  I 

5  Celestial  King,  thy   bh.z'ng  power 
Kindles  our  hearts  to  flaming  joys ; 
We  shout  to  hear  th>  thunders  "roar, 
And  echo  to  our  Father's  voice. 

Hymn  242.    CM.      Steele.        & 

Charmouth,  St.  Utartins. 
Winter. 

1  CTERN  Winter  throws  his  icy  chains, 
O     En  circling  nature  round  ; 

How  bleak,  how  comfortless  the  plains, 
Late  with  gay  verdure  crown 'd ! 

2  The  sun  withdraws  his  vital  beams, 

And  light  and  warmth  depart; 
And,  drooping,  lifeless  nature   seems 
An  emblem  of  my  heart — 

3  My  heart  where  mental  winter  reigns, 

In   night's  dark  mantle  clad, 
Confin'd  in  cold,  inactive  chains, 
How  desolate  and  sad! 

4  Return,  O   blissful  sun,  and  bring 

Thy  soul-reviving  ray  ; 
This  mental  winter  shall  be  spring, 
This  darkness  cheerful  day. 

5  ()  happy  state,  divine  abode 

Where  spring  eternal  reigns, 
And  perfect  day,  the  smile  of  God, 
Fills  all  the  heavenly  plains. 


^43        TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

6  Great  Source  of  light,  thy  beams  display, 
My   drooping  joys  restore, 
And^  guide  me  to  the  seats   of  day, 
Where  -winter  frowns  no  mere. 

Hymn  243.    H.M.    Thomson  imitated.  «? 

Triumph,    Portsmouth. 

The  seasons. 

1  T    ORD  of  the  worlds  below ! 
1— '    On  earth  thy  glories  shine  ; 

The  changing  seasons  shew 

Thy  skill  and  power  divine. 
In  all  we  see  A    God  appears ; 

The  rolling  years     Are  lull  cf  thee 

2  Forth  in  the  flowery  spring, 
We  see  thy  beauty   move  ; 

The  birds  on  branches  sing 
Thy  tenderness  and   love ; 
Wide"  flush  the  hills  ;  The  air  is  balm  : 
Devotion's  calm  Our  bosom  nils 

3  Then  come,  in  robes  of  light, 
The  summer's  flaming   days  ;  - 

The  sun,  thine  image  bright, 

Thy  majesty  displays  ; 
And  eft  thy  voice   In  thunder  roils, 
But  still  our  souls    In  thee  rejoice. 

4  In  autumn,  a  rich  feast 
Thy  common  bounty   gives 

To  man,  and  bird,  and  bt<tst, 
And  every   thing  that  lives. 
Thy  liberal  care,    At  morn,  and  noon* 
And  harvest  moon,  Our  lips  declare. 

5  In  winter,  awful  thou  ! 

With  storms  around  thee  cast ; 
The  leafless  forests  bow 

Beneath  thy  northern  blast. 
While  tempests  lower,  To  thee,  drea-d  King, 
We   homage    bring,     And  own  thy  power, 


NEW  YEAR.  244,245 

Hymn  244.    8.  7.     Robinson,       E 

Northampton  Chapel,  Bath  Ahbey. 
Grate fidi  recollection . — JLbenezer, 

1  f^  OME,  thou  fount  of  every  blessing, 
V-/  Tune  my  heart  to  sing  thy  grace, 
Streams  of  mercy,  never  ceasing, 

Call  for  songs  "of  loudest  praise : 
Teach  me  some  melodious  sonnet, 

Sung  by  flaming  tongues  above: 
Praise  the  mount — O  lix   me  on  it. 

Mount  of  God's  unchanging  love. 

2  Here  I  raise  my  Ebenezer, 

Hither  by  thy  help  I'm  come; 
And  I  hope,  by  tby  good  pleasure, 

Safely  to  arrive  at  home: 
Jesus  sought  me  when  a   stranger, 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God; 
He,  to  save  my  soul  from  danger, 

Interpos'd  his  precious  blood. 
30!  to  grace,  how  great  a  debtor 

Daily  I'm   constrain'd  to  be' 
Let  that  grace,  Lord,  like  a  fetter, 

Bind  my  wandering  heart  to  thee ! 
Prone  to  wander,  Lord,  I  feel  it; 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love> 
Here's  my  heart,  Lord,  take  and  seal  it, 

Seal  it  from  thy  courts  above. 

Hymn  245.    L.  M.  & 

Antigua,  Castle  Street* 
Ncnv  year's  day. 

1  f^  REAT  God,  we  sing  tha|  mighty 
KJ  hand, 

By  which,  supported  still,  we  stand: 
The  bpening  year  thy  mercy  shows  ; 
Let  mercy  crown  it  till  it  close. 

2  By  day,  by  night,  at  home,  abroad, 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God; 
By  his  incessant  bounty  fed, 

By  his  unerring  counsel  led. 

3  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  owa ; 
The  future,  al|  to  us  unknown, 


246,247    TIMES  AND  SEASON^ 

We  to  thy  guardian  care  commit. 
And  peaceful   leave   before  thy  feet. 

4  In   scenes  exalted  or  depre6s'd, 

Be  thou  our  joy,  and  thou  our  rest; 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hopes  shall  raise, 
Ador'd  through  all  our  changing  days. 

5  When  death  shall  interrupt  these  songs, 
*And  seal  in  silence  mortal  tongues, 

Our  helper,  God,  in  whom  we  trust, 
In.  better  worlds  our  souls  shall  boast. 

Hymn  246.    CM-    Doddridge.     *f 

Canterltury,   York. 

Swiftness  of  time.    JVcw  year. 

1  "D  EMAKK,  my  soul,  the  narrow  bound 
IV    Of  the  revolving  year  ; 

How   swift  the  weeks   complete  their 
round ! 
How  short  the  months  appear. 

2  So  fast  eternity   comes  on — 

And  that   Important  day. 
When  all  that  mortal  life  hath  done, 
God's  judgment  shall  survey. 

3  Yet,  like  an  idle  tale,  we  pass 

The  swift  revolving  year  ; 
And  study  artful  ways  t'  increase 
The   speed  of  its  career. 

4  Waken,  O   God,  my  careless  heart, 

Its  great  concerns   to   see  ; 
That   I  may  act  the  Christian  part, 
And   give  the  year  to  thee. 

5  So  shall  their  course  more  grateful  roll, 

If  future  years  arise  ; 
Or  this  shall  bear  my  waiting  soul 
To  joy  beyond  the  skies. 

Hymn    247.    L.  M.    Doddridge.     ^ 

Rothwell,  AU  Saints. 
Close  of  the  year. 
ITi  MY  helper,  God!  I  bless  his  name  ; 
iYl.  The  same   his   power,  his  grace 
the  same ; 


WEDDING.  248,24,9 

'he  tokens  of  his  friendly  care, 
•pen,  and  crown,  and  close  the  year, 

'midst  ten  thousand  dangers  stand, 
upported  by  his  guardian  hand  ; 
ind  see,  when  I  survey  my  ways, 
"en   thousand  monuments  of  praise. 
Thus   far  his  arm  has  led  me  on, 
7hus  far  I  make  his  mercy  known ; 
Vnd  while  I  tread  this  desert  land, 
•few  mercies  shall  new  songs  demand. 
«Iy  grateful  soul  on  Jordan's  shore, 
.hall  raise  one  sacred    pillar  more; 
"hen  bear,  in  his  bright  courts  above  ; 
nscriptions  of  immortal  love. 

Hymn  248.    C.  M.     Doddridge.      & 

Parma,  Exeter,  Sunday. 

Close  of  the  year. 
AWAKE,  ye  saints,  and  raise  your  eyes, 

And  raise  your  voices  high, 
Awake,  and  praise  that  sovereign  love 

That  shows  salvation  nigh.. 
3n  all  the  wings  of  time  it   flies, 

Each  moment  brings  it  near  ; 
rhen  welcome  each    declining  dayT 

Welcome  each  closing  year  ! 
Not  many  years  their  rounds  shall  run » 

Nor  many  mornings  rise, 
Ere  all  its  glories  stand  reveal'd 

To  our  admiring  eyes. 
Ye  wheels  of  nature,  speed  your  courses 

Ye   mortal  powers,  decay  ; 
Fast  as  ye  bring  the  night  of  death, 

ye  bring  eternal  day. 

Hymn  249,    L.  M.     Proud.        & 

Well*,  Evening  Hymn, 

Marriage. 

WITH  cheerful  voices  rise  and  sing 
The  praises  of  our  God  and  King ; 
For  he  alone  can  minds  unite, 
And  bless  with  conjugal  delight. 


£50       TIMES  AND  SEASON'S. 

2  This  wedded  pair,   O  Lord,  inspire 
With  heavenly  love,  that  sacred  fie; 
From  this  blest  moment  may  the-  provjj 
The  bliss  divine  of  marriage  love. 

3  O   may  they  both  increasing  find 
Substantial  pleasures  of  the   mind  ; 
Happy  together  may   they  be, 
And  both  united,   Lord,   to  thee. 

4 So  may  they   live  as  truly  one; 
And  when  their  work  on  earth  is  dont 
Rise,  hand  in  hand,  to  heaven,  and  sha'n 
The  joys  of  love   forever   there ! 

Hymn  250     L.  M,    Newton.       2 

Evening  Hymn,  Shoel,  Wells. 

A    welcome    to    Christian  friends. — A\ 
meeting. 

1  \T  INDRED  in  Christ,for  his  dear  sakt  | 
XV  A  hearty  welcome  here  receive 
May  we  together  now  partake 
The  joys  which  only  he  can   give. 

2  To  you  and  us  bv  grace  'tis  given, 
To  know  the  Saviour's  precious  name 
And  shortly  we  shall  meet  in  heaver 
Our  hope,  our  way,  our  end  the  same. 

S  May  he,  by  whose  kind  care  we  mee 
Send  his  good  Spirit  from  above, 
Make  our  communications  sweet, 
And  cause  our  hearts  to  burn  with  lov 

4  Forgotten  be  each  worldly  theme, 
When  Christians  see  each  other  thus 
We  only  wish  to  speak   of  him, 
Who  liv'd,  and  died,  and  reigns  for  u 

5  We'll  talk   of  all  he  did  and  said, 
And  suffer'd  for  us  here  below  ; 
The  path  he  mark'd  for  us  to  tread 
And  what  he's  doing  for  us  now. 

6  Thus,  as  the  moments  pass  away, 
We'll  love,    and  wonder,   and  adore 
And  hasten  on  the  glorious  day, 
When  we  shall  meet,  tp  part  no  mare. 


'rOUTK  AND  OLD  AGE.      251,252 
Hymn  251.    7s.  & 

Cookham,  Hotham. 

At  fiartTvg- 

FOR  a  season  calPd  to  part, 
Let  us  now  ourselves  commend 
To  the  gracious  eye   and   heart 

Of  our  ever-present  Fciend. 
Jesus,  hear  our  humble  prayer! 

Tender  Shepherd  of  thy  sheep  ! 
Let  thy  mercy   and  thy  "care 

All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 
In  thy  strength  may  we  be  strongs 

Sweeten  every  cross  and  pain  : 
Give  .us,  if  we  live,  ere  long, 

In  thy  peace  to  meet  again. 
Then  if  thou   thy  help    afford, 

Ebehezers  shall  be  rear'd; 
And  our  souls  shall  praise  the  Lord, 

Who  our  poor  petitions  heard, 

YOUTH  AND  OLD  AGE. 
Hymn  252.,   L.M.    S.  Stinnett.-    # 

Leeds,  Bath,  Quercy. 

Early  fiiety. 

HOW   soft  the    words  my  Savitfur 
sDeaks  ! 


speaks 

How  kind  the  promises  he  makes  1 
A  bruised  reed  he  never  breaks. 
Nor  will  he  quench  the  smoking  flax. 

2  When  piety,   in  early   minds, 
Like  tender   buds  begins  to  shoot. 
He  guards  the  plants  from  threatening 

winds,  , 
And  ripens  blossoms  into  fruit. 

3  With,  humble  souls  he  bears  a  part 
In  all  the  sorrows  they  endure : 
Tender  and   gracious  is  his  heart, 
His  promise  is  forever  sure. 

4  He  sees  the  struggles  that  prevail 
Between  the  powers  ©f  grace  and  sin ; 


253,254    TIMES  AND  SEASONS,, 

He  kindly  listens  -while  they  tell 
The  bitter  pangs   they  feel  within. 
5  Though  press'd  with  fears  on  every  sid 
They  know  not  how  the  strife  may  end 
Yet  he  will  soon  the  cause  decide, 
And  judgment  unto  victory    send. 

Hymn  253.    C.  M.    Doddridge.      I 

Mear,  Canterbury^  Abridge. 

The  encouragement  young  persons  hax 
Vo  seek  Christ. 

1  \TE  hearts,  with  youthful  vigour  warrr 

X      In  smiling  crowds  draw  near, 
And  turn  from  every  mortal  charm, 
A  Saviour's  voice  to  hear. 

2  He,  Lord  of  all   the  worlds  on  high 

Stoops   to  rSbnverse  with    you  ; 
And  lays  his    radiant    glories  by, 
Your  friendship   to  pursue. 

3  "  The  soul  that  longs  to  see  my  face 

"  Is  sure  my  love  to  gain ; 
"  And  those  that  early  seek  my  grac 
"Shall  never  seek  in  vain." 
4  What  object,  Lord, my  soul  should  movt 

If  once  compar'd   with   thee  ? 
What  beauty  should  command  my  love 

Like  what  in  Christ  I  see  ? 
:  Away,  ye  false  delusive  toys, 
Vain  tempters  of  the  mind  ! 
'Tis  here   I  fix  my  lasting  choice, 
For  here  true  bliss  I  find. 

Hymn  254.    L.  M.     IVatls's  Sermons.  8 

Green1*  100th,  Eatota. 

A  lovely  youth  falling  short  of  heaven. 

1  \/f  u  ST  all  the  charms  of  nature,  then 
JLV1  So  hopeless  to  salvation  prove!' 
Gafl  hell  demand,  can  heaven  condemn 
The  man  whom  Jesus  deigns  to  love  >— 

2  The  man  who  sought  the  ways  of  truth 
Paid  friends  and  neighbours  all  their  doe, 


VOUTH  AND  OLD  AGE.    255 

A  modest,  sober,  lovely  youth, 
Who  thought  he  wanted  nothing  new  ? 

3  But  mark 'the  change  :  Thus  spake  the 

Lord* 
"  Come,   part    with  earth  for  heaven 

to-day ;" 
The  youth,  astonished  at  the  word, 
In  silent  sadness  went  his  way. 

4  Poor  virtues,  that  he  boasted  so, 
This  test  unable  to  endure, 

Let  Christ,  and  grace,  and  glory  go> 
To  make  his  land, and   irfoney  sure'. 

5  Ah,  foolish  choice  of  treasures  here  I 
Ah,  fatal  love   of  tempting   gold  ! 
Must  this  base  world  be  bought  so  dear, 
And  life  and  heaven  so  cheaply  sold  ? 

6  In  vain  the  charms  of  nature  shine, 
If  this  vile  passion  governs  me  ; 
Transform  my  soul,  O  love  divine! 
And  make  me  part  with  all  for  thee. 

Hymn  255.  CM.  Watts**  Sermons.  Sfcor  & 

Arlington,-  Barby. 

A  hopeful  youth  falling  short  of  heaven* 

1  T^HUS  far  'tis  well :  you  read,you  pray, 

i      You  hear  God's  holy  word, 
You  hearken  what  your  parents  say, 
And  learn  to  serve  the  Lord. 

2  Your  friends  are  pleas'd  to  see  your  ways, 

Your  practice  they  approve ; 
Jesus   himself  would   give  you  praise, 

And  look  with  eyes  of   love. 
*3But  if  you  quit  the  paths  of  truths 

To  follow  foolish  nres, 
And  give  a  loose  to  giddy  youth, 

With  all  its  wild  desires  ; 

$  If  you   will  let  your  Saviour  go* 
To  hold  your  riches  fast  v 
Or  hunt  for  empty  joys  below  ; 
Youli  lose  your  heaven  at  lasi£ 


256,557    TIMES  AND  SENSORS. 

5  The  rich  young  man  whom  Jesus  lov'd, 

Should  warn  you  to  forbear! 
His  love  of  earthly  treasures  prov'd 
A  fatal  golden  snare. 

6  See,  gracious  God,  dear  Saviour,  see 

How  youth  is  prone  to  fall : 
Teach  them  to  part  with  all  for  thee, 
And  love  thee  more  than  all. 

Hymn  256.    S.  M.    Fawcctt.        & 

Watchman,  Hopkins,  Froome. 

fiow  shall  a  young  man  cleanse  hi?  way  ? 

1  \  XTlTH  humble  heart  and  tongue, 

V  V      My  God,  to  thee  1  pray  ; 
O  make  me  learn,  whilst  I  am  young, 
How  I  may  cleanse  my  way. 

2  Now  in  my.  early  days, 
Teach  me  thy  will  to  know  : 

O  God,  thy  sanctifying  grace 
Betimes  on  me  bestow. 

3  Make  an  unguarded  youth 
The  object  of  thy  care ; 

Help  me  to  choose  the  way  of  truth, 
And  fly  from  every  snare. 

4  O  let  the  word  of  grace 

My  warmest  thoughts  employ  ; 
Be  this,  through  all  my  following  days, 
My  treasure  and  my  joy. 

5  To  what  thy  laws  impart, 

. ,  Be  my  whole  soul  inclin'd  ; 
O  let  them  dwell  within  my  heart, 
And  sanctify  my  mind. 

6  May  thy  young  servant  learn 

,  By  these  to  cleanse  his  way ; 
And  may  I  here  the  path   discern* 
That  leads  to  endless  day. 

Hymn  2.57.    C.  M.    Cow/ierr      & 

Barby,  York,  St.  Ann's. 
Y'Mrig  fier.sons  entreated. 
1  TVESTOW.  dear  Lord,upon  our  you*hi 
-D    The  gift  of  saving  griftee  ; 


YOUTH  AND  OLD  AGE.     258- 

J%nd  let  the  seed  of  sacred  truth 

Fall  in  a  fruitful  place. 
2  Grace  is  a  plant,  where'er  it  grows' 

Of  pure  and  heavenly  root ; 
But  fairest  in  the  youngest  shows, 

And  yields  the  sweetest  fruit. 
Ye  careless  ones,  O  hear  betimes, 

The  voice  of  sovereign  love! 
Your  youth  is  stain'd  with  many  crimes> 

But  mercy  reigns  above. 

4  True  you  are  young,  but  there's  a  stone 
Within  the  youngest  breast, 

Or  half  the  crimes  Which  you  have  done, 
Would  rob  you  of  your  rest. 

5  For  you  the  public  prayer  is  made, 

O !  join  the  public  prayer ! 
For  you  the  secret  tear  is  shed, 
O   shed  yourselves  a  tear. 

6  We  pray  that  you   may  early  prove 

The  Spirit's  "power  to  teach  ; 

You  cannot   be   too  young  to  love 

That  Jesus  whom,  we  preach. 

Hymn  258.    CM.  b 

Bangor,  Wantage. 

Old  age  approaching  ;  or,  mail  frail  and 

mortal. 

1  "p  TERNAL  God,  enthron'd  on  high  ; 
-*— '     Whom  angel  hosts  adore  ; 
Who  yet  to  suppliant  dust   art  nigh  ; 

Thy  presence  I  implore. 

2  O  guide  me  down  the  steep   of  age, 

And  keep   my  passions  cool : 
Teach   me  to  scan  the  sacred  page, 
And  practise  every  rul®,. 

3. My  flying  years  time  urges   on, 
What's  human  must  decay; 
My  friends,  my  young  companions  gone, 
Can  I  expect  to  stay? 

G  g  3 


4/  Car,  I  exemption  plead,  when  deal 
<firt! 


259      TIMES  AND  SEASONS 

Projects  his  awful 
Can  med'cines  then  prolong  my  breath, 
Or  virtue  shield   ray  heart? 

5  Ah  !  no — -then  smooth  the  mortal  hour, 
On  thee  my  hope  depends  : 
Support  me   with  almighty  power, 
While  dust  to  dust  descends. 

Hymn  259.    C.  M,     Strajihcm.     8* 

Hying  2d,  York,  Abridge. 

Sunday  school. 

1  T)  LEST    is    the   man,    whose    heart 
-O  expands 

At  melting  pity's  call, 
And  the  rich  blessings  of" whose  hands 
Like  heavenly  manna  fall. 

2  Mercv,  descending  from  above, 

In  softest  accents  pleads  ; 
O  may  each  tender  bosom    move, 
When  mercy  intercedes  ! 

3  Be  curs  the   bliss,   in  wisdom's  way 

To  guide  untutor'd  youth, 
And  lead  the  mind  that  went  astray, 
To  virtue  and  to  truth. 

4  Children  our  kind  protection  claim, 

And  God   will  well  approve, 
When  infants  learn  to  lisp  his  name. 
And  their  Creator  love. 

5  Delightful  work!    young   souls  to  win, 

And  turn   the  rising  race 
From  the  deceitful  paths  of  sin, 
To  seek  redeeming  grace. 

•5  Almighty  God !  thy  influence  shed 
To  aid  tliis  good'  design  : 
The  honours  of  thy  name  be  spread, 
And  all  the  glory  thine. 


SUNDAY  SCHOOLS.      260,  261 
Hymn  260.   L.M      Watts-.  m 

Portugal,  Shoe],  Wells. 

Lord's  day   evening, 
JlT    ORD,  how  delightful  tis  to  see 

1  X-j  A  whole  assembly  worship  thee! 
At  once  they  sing,  at  once  they  pray  \ 

f  They  hear  of  heaven,  and  learn  the  way. 

;2 1  have  been  there,  and  still  would  go ; 
5  Tis  like  a  little  heaven  below  : 
Not  all  that  hell  or  sin  can  say 
Shall  tempt  me  to  forget   this  day. 

SO  write  upon  my  memory,   Lord, 
The  texts  and  doctrine  of  thy  word; 
That  I  may  break  thy  laws  no  more, 
But  love  thee  better  than  before. 

4  With  thoughts  of  Christ,    and  things 
divine, 
Fill  up  this  foolish  heart  of  mine  ; 
That,  hoping  pardon  through  his  blood8 
T  may  lie  down  and  wake  with  God, 

Hyikn  261.    C.  M     Cowfier.        m 

York,   St.  Ann's. 

Sunday   school, 

1 TTEAR,  Lord,  l^e  song  of  praise  and 
il  prayer, 

In  heaven,  thy  dwelling  place, 
From  infants  made  the  public  care, 

And  taught  to  seek  thy  face. 

2  Thanks  for  thy  word  and  for  thy  day, 

And  grant  us,  we  implore, 
Never  to  waste  in  sinful  play 
Thy  holy  sabbaths  more. 

3  Thanks  that  we  hear — but  O  impart 

To  each  desires  sincere, 
That  we  may  listen  with  our  heart, 
And  learn  as  well  as  hear. 

4  For  if  vain  thoughts  the  minds  engage 

Of  older  far  than  we, 
What  hope  that  at  cur  heedless  age. 
Our  minds  should  e'er  be  free  f 
Gg4 


263,^63    TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

5  Much  hope,  if  thou   our  spirits  take 

Under  thy  gracious  sway, 
Who  canst  the  wisest  wiser  make. 
And  babes  as  wise  as  they. 

6  Wisdom  and  bliss  thy   word  bestows, 

A   sun  that  ne'er  declines, 
And  be  thy  mercies  shower'd  on  those, 
Wrho  phie'd  us  where  it  shines. 

DAYS  OF  FASTING. 

Hymn  262.    CM.    Steele.         b 

Bangor,  Y«rk. 

Public  fast. 
%  C  EE,  gracious  God,  before  thy  throne, 
O    Thy   mourning  people  bend  ! 
-•Tis  on   thy  sovereign  grace  alone 
Our  humble   hopes  depend. 

2  Tremendous  judgments  from  thy  hand 

Thy  dreadful  power  display  ; 
Yet  mercy   spares  this  guilty  land, 
And  still  we  live  to  pray. 

5 How  chang'd,  alas!  are  truths  divine, 
For  errour,  guilt,  and  shame ! 
What  impious  numbers,  bold  in  sin. 
Disgrace  the  Christian  name. 

40  turn  us,  turn  us,  mighty  Lord, 
By  thy  resistless  grace ; 
Then  shall  our  hearts  obey  thy  word, 
And  humbly  seek  thy  face. 

5  Then,    should  insulting  foes  invade, 

We  shall  not  sink  in  fear  ; 
Secure  of  never-failing  aid, 

When  God,  our  God  is   near. 

Hymn  263.    C  M.    & — -.  t> 

Abridge,  Cbarmouth. 

A  hymn  for  a  fast  day. 
HEN  Abrah'm,  full  of  sacred  awe, 
Before  Jehovah  stood. 


W 


DAYS  OF  FASTING.         264 

And,  with  an  humble  fervent  prayer, 
For  guilty  Sodom   sued; 

2  With   what   success,  what    wondrous 

grace, 
Was   his  petition  crown'd  ! 
The  Lord  would  spare,  if  in  the  place 
Ten  righteous  men  were  found, 

3  And  could  a  single  holy  soul 

So  rich  a  boon  obtain  ? 
Great   God,    and  shall  a  nation  cry, 
And  plead  with  thee  in  vain  ? 

4  Our   Country,   guilty  as  she  is,    i 

Her  numerous  saints  can  boast ; 

And  now  their  fervent  prayers  ascend, 

And  can  those  prayers  be  lost  ? 

5  Are  not  the  righteous  dear  to  thee, 

Now  as  in  ancient  tunes  ? 
Or  does  this  sinful  land  exceed 
Gomorrah  in  its  crimes  ? 

6  Still  are  we  thine,  we  bear  thy  name, 

Here  yet  is  thine  abode ; 
Long  has  thy  presence  bless'd  our  land  ; 
Forsake  us  not,  O  God. 

Hymn  264.  L.  M.    President  JDavies.    b 

Armley,  Futney. 

National  judgments  deprecated,  and  na- 
tional mercies  fi leaded  for. 
1,,  \  X  7HILE  o'er  our  guilty  land,  O  Lord, 
VV    We  view  the  terrors  of  thy  sword; 
O !  whither  shall  the  helpless  fly  ; 
To  whom  but  thee  direct  their  cry  I. 

2  The  helpless  sinner's  cries  and  tears 
Are  grown  familiar  to  thine  ears  ; 
Oft  has  thy  mercy  sent  relief, 
When  all  was  fear  and  hopeless  grief. 

5  On  thee,  our  guardian  God,  we  call. 
Before  thy   throne  of  grace  v/e   fall  ; 
And  is  there  no   deliverance  there, 

And  must  we  perish  in  despair? 


265     TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

4  See,  we  repent,  we  weep,  we  mourn, 
To  our  forsaken  God  we  turn  ; 

O   spare  our  guilty   country,  spare 
The  church  which  thou  hast  planted  here. 

5  We  plead   thy  grace,  indulgent  God : 
We  plead   thy  Son's  atoning  blood ; 
We  plead  thy  gracious  promises, 
And  are  they  unavailing  pleas? 

6  These  pleas,  presented  at  thy  throne, 
Have  brought  ten  thousand   blessings 

down 
On  guilty  lands  in  helpless  wo  ; 
Let  them  prevail  to  save  us  too. 

Hymn  255.    L.  M.    Dgddridge.     b 

German,  Bath. 
Public  fast. 

1  f\  RIGHTEOUS  God,  thou  judge 
V-'  supreme. 

We  tremble  at  thy  dreadful  name  ; 
And  all  our  crying  guilt  we  own, 
In  dust   and   tears  before  thy  throne. 

2  So  manifold   our  crimes  have  been, 
Such  crimson  tincture  dyes  our  sin. 
That,  could  we  all  its  horrours  knowy 
Our  streaming  eyes  with  biood  might 

flow. 

3  Esfcrang'd  from  reverential  awe, 
We  trample  on   thy  sacred  law  : 
And  though  such  wonders  grace  has  done, 
Anew  we  crucify  thy  Son. 

£  Justly  might  this  polluted  land 
Prove  all  the  vengeance  of  thy  hand  ; 
And  bath'd  in  heaven,  thy  sword  might 

come, 
To  drink  our  blood,  and  seal  our  doom. 

5  Yet  hast  thou  not  a  remnant  here, 
Whose  souls  are  fill'd  with  pious  fear  ? 
O  bring  thy  wonted  mercy  nigh, 
\Vhile  prostrate  at  thy  feet  they  lie. 


DAYS  OF   THANKSGIVING.  266,26? 

6  Behold  their  tears,  attend  their  moan, 
Nor  turn  away  their  secret  groan : 
With  these  we  join  our  humble  prayer  , 
Our  nation  shield,  our  country  spare: 

Hymn  266.    L.  M.  % 

Psalm  97,  Green's  100th. 

Prayer  for    the     t 'resident ,     Congress, 
Magistrates ,   &c. 

1  f^  RE  AT  Lord  of  all,  thy  matchless 
V.X  power 

Archangels  in  the  heavens  adore  ;. 
With  them  our  Sovereign  thee  we  own, 
And  bow  the  knee  before  thy  throne. 

2  Let  dove-ey'd  peace,  with  odour'd  wing. 
On  us  her  grateful  blessings  fling, 
Freedom  spread  beauteous  as  the  morn* 
And  plenty  fill  her  ample  horn. 

3  Pour  on  our  Chief  thy  mercies  down, 
His  days  with  heavenly  wisdom  crown  ; 
Dispose  his  heart,  where'er  he  goes, 
"  To  launch  the  stream  that  duty  shows.'' 

4  Over  our  Capitol  diffuse. 

From  hills  divine,  thy  Welcome  dews  ; 
While  Congress,  in  one  patriot  band, 
Prove  the  hrm  fortress  of-1' our  land. 

S.  Our  magistrates  with  grace  sustain. 
Nor  let  them  bear  the  sword  in  vain ; 
Long  as  they  fill  their  awful  seat,     : 
Be  vice  seen  dying  at  their  feet. 

6  Forever  from  the  western  sky 
Bid  the  'destroying  angel*  fly! 
With  grateful  songs  our  hearts  inspire, 
And  round  us  blaze,  a  wait  of  fire. 

Hymn  267.    L.  M.  * 

Antigua,  Shoel. 

Praise  for  national  peace. 

I  f^i  RE  AT  Ruler  of  the  earth  and  skies, 

VJT  A  word  of  thy  Almighty  breath 


268        TIMES  AND  SEASONS, 

Can  sink  the  world,  or  bid  it  rise  ; 
Thy    smile  is  life,  thy  frown  is  death. 

2  When  angry  nations  rush   to  arms, 
And  rage,  and  noise,  and  tumult  reign, 
And  war   resounds  its    dire  alarms, 
And  slaughter  dyes   the  hostile  plain; 

S  Thy  sovereign  eye  looks  calmly  down. 
And  marks  their  course,  and  bounds 

their   power : 
Thy   word  the  angry  nations  own, 
And  noise  and  war  are  heard  no  more. 

4 Then  peace  returns  with  balmy  wing; 
Reviving  commerce  spreads  her  sails ; 
The  fields  are  green,  and  plenty  sings 
Responsive  o'er   the  nilis  and  vales. 

5  Thou  good,  and  wise,and  righteous  Lord, 
All  move  subservient  to  thy  will ; 
Both  peace  and  war  await  thy  word, 
And  thy  sublime  decrees  fulfil. 

6  To  thee  we  pay  our  grateful  songs, 
Thy   kind  protection   still   implore  ; 
O  may  our  hearts,  and  lives,  and  tongues 
Confess  thy  goodness,  and  adore. 

Hymn -263.    CM.  £ 

Cambridge,   Irish. 

Thanksgiving  for  victory  over   our  en- 
emies. 

1  npO  thee,  who  reign'st  supreme  abovCj 

X      And  rpign'st   supreme  below, 
Thou  God  ot  wisdom,  power,  and  love, 
We  our  successes  owe. 

2  The  thundering  horse,  the  martial  band, 

Without  thine  aid  were  vain ; 
And  victory  flies  at  thy  command, 

To  crown  the  bright  campaign. 
C  Thy  mighty  arm,  unseen,  was  nigh, 

When   we  our  foes  assail 'd  ; 
'Tis  thou  hast  rais'd  our  honours  high. 

And  e'er  their  hosts  prevail'd, 


ICKNESS  AND  RECOVERY.  269,270 

i  To  our  young  race  will  we  proclaim. 

The  mercies  God  has   shown, 
That  they  may  learn  to  bless  his  name, 

And  choose  him  for  their  own. 
i  Thus,   whi'e  we  sleep   in   silent   dust. 

When  threatening  dangers  come, 
Their  fathers'  God  shall  be  their  trust, 

Their  refuge,  and  their  home. 

Hymn  269.    L.  P.  M.    Kip/iis.      38 

Nsweourt,  Psalm  45. 

Thanksgiving  for  national  fro tfierity* 

HOW  rich  thy  gifts,  Almighty  King ! 
From   thee   our  public  blessings 
spring  : 
The  extended  trade,  the  fruitful  skies* 
The   treasures  liberty  bestows. 
The  eternal  joys  the  gospel  shows, 

All  from  thy  boundless  goodness  rise. 
I  Here  commerce  spreads  the  wealthy 

store, 
Which  pours  from  every  foreign  shore  % 
Science  and  art  their  charms  display  ; 
Religion   teaches .  us  to  raise 
Our  voices  to  our  Maker's  praise,  - 

As  truth  and  conscience  point  the  way. 
>  With  grateful  hearts, with  joyful  tongues* 
To  God  we  raise  united  songs, 

Here  still  may  God  in  mercy  reign; 

Crown  our  just  counsels  with  success, 

With  peace  and  joy  our  borders  bless, 

And  all  our  sacred  rights  maintain.. 

SICKNESS  AND  RECOVERY. 

Hymt?  270.    C.  M.     Watts.         h 

Carolina,  Bangor,  Wantage. 

Comfdaint  and  hofie  under  great  fiain* 
I T   ORD,   I  am  pain'd ;  but  I  resign 
JLi    My  body  to  thy  will; 
?Tis  grace,  'tis  wisdom  all  diving 
Appoints  the  pains  I  feel. 
H  n 


271       TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

2  Dark  are   the  ways  of  providence. 

While  they  who  love  thee  groan  : 
Thy  reasons  lie  conceal'd  from  sense, 
Mysterious  and  unknown. 

3  Yet  nature  may  have  leave  to  speak. 

And  plead  before  her  God, 
Lest  th'  o'erburden'd  heart  should  break 
Beneath  thine  heavy  rod. 

4  These  mournfa  1  groans  and  flowing  tears 

Give  my  poor  spirit  ease  ; 
While  every  groan  my  Father  hears, 
And  every  tear  he  sees. 

5  Is  not  some  smiling  hour  at  hand, 

With  peace  upon  its  wings? 
Give  it,  O  God,  thy  swift  command, 
With  all  the  joys  it  brings. 

Hymn  271.    L.  M.     Cowfier.      b 

Bath,  German,  Old  100. 

jfffiictiona  sanctified  by  the  word. 
1f\   HOW  1  love  thy  holy  word, 
V>J   Thy  gracious  covenant,  O  Lord  ! 
It  guides  me  in  the  peaceful  way ; 
I  think  upon  it  all  the  day. 

2  What  are  the  mines  of  shining  wealth  ? 
The   strength   of  youth,  the  bloom  of 

health  ?— 
What  are  all  joys,  compared  with  those, 
Thine  everlasting  word  bestows  ! 

3  Long  unafflicted,  undismay'd, 

In  pleasure's  path,  secure  I  stray  d  : 
Thou  mad'st  me  feel  thy  chast'nmg  rod, 
And  straight  I  turn'd  unto  my  God. 

4  What  though  it  piere'd  my  fainting  heart, 
I  bless  thine  hand  that  caus'd  the  smart, 
It  taught  my  tears  awhile  tp  flow  ; 
But  sav'd  me  from   eternal  wo. 

5  O  !  hadst  thou  left  me  unchastis'd, 
Thy  precept  I  had  still  despis'd  ; 
And  still  the  snare  in  secret  laid, 
Had  my  unwary  feet  betray'd. 


SICKNESS  AND  RECOVERY.  272,2/3 

6 1  love  thee,   therefore,   O   my  God% 
And  breathe  tow'rds  heaven,  thy  bright 

abode  ; 
Where,  in  thy  presence  fully  blest, 
Thy  Chosen  saints  forever  rest. 

Hymn  272.    C.  M.      Steele.         b 

Wantage,   York*  Bangor. 

Desiring  the  presence  of  God  in  affliction. 

lT'HOU  only  centre  of  my  rest, 
A     Look  down  with  pitying  eye, 
While   with  protracted  pain  opprest, 
I  breathe  the  plaintive  sigh. 

2  Thy  gracious  presence,  O  my  God, 

My  every  wish  contains ; 
With  this,   beneath  affliction's  loac^ 
My  heart  no  more  complains. 

3  This  can  my  every  care  control, 

Gild  each  dark  scene  with  light  ; 
This  is  the  sun  shine  of  the  soul, 
Without  it  all  is   night. 

4  My  Lord,  my  life,  O  cheer  my  heart 

With  thy  reviving  ray, 
And  bid  these  mournful  shades  depart, 
And  bring  the  dawn  of  day  ! 

Hymn  273.    CM.      Cowfier.       b 

Durham,  Bangor,  Windsor. 

The   instability    of  worldly    enjoyments. 
IT^HE  evils  that  beset  our  path, 
I.      Who  can  prevent  or  cure  ? 
We  stand  upon  the   brink   of  death, 
When  most   we   seem   secure. 

2  If  we  to-day  sweet  peace   possess, 
It   soon    may   be   withdrawn  ; 
Some  change  may  plunge  us  in  distress, 
Before  to-morrow's  dawn 

H   H   2- 


274      TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

S  Disease  and  pain   invade   our   health, 
And  find  an   easy   prey  ; 
And   oft,  when  least  expected,  wealth 
Takes  wings  and  flies  away. 

4  The  grounds  from  which  we  look  for 

Produce  ns   often  pain  ;  [fruit 

A   worm  unseen  attacks  the   root, 
And  all  our  hopes  are  vain. 

5  Since  sin  has  fill'd  the  earth  with  wo, 

And   creatures  fade   and  die  ; 
Lord,  wean  our  hearts  from  things  below, 
And  fix  our  hopes    on  high  ! 

Hymn  274     L.M.      Cow/ier.     b  or   «? 

Leeds,  Eaton,  Qiu-rcy. 

Calling  upon   Christ  in  temptation  and 

affliction. 

1 HPHE  billows  swell,  the  winds  are  high, 

JL    Clouds  overcast  my  wintry  sky ; 

Out  of  the  depths  to  thee  I   call, 

My  fears  are  great,  my  strength  is  small. 

20   Lord,  the  pilot's  part   perform; 
And  guide  and  guard  me   through  the 

storm  ! 
Defend  me   from   each   threat'ning  ill, 
Control    the  waves,   say,     "Peace — be 

still  !" 

3  Amidst  the   roaring  of  the  sea, 
My  soul  still  hangs  her  hopes  on  thee  ; 
Thy   constant  love,  thy  faithful  care, 
Is   all  that  saves  me  from  despair. 

4 Dangers  of  every  shape  and  name 
Attend   the  followers  of  the   Lamb, 
Who  leave  the  world's  deceitful  shore, 
And   leave   it  to   return   no  more. 

5  Tho'  tempest-toss'd  and  half  a  wreck, 
My  Saviour  through  the  floods  I  seek  ; 
Let  neither  winds,  nor  stormy  rain 
Force  back  mv  shatter'd  bark    againr. 


SICKNESS  AND  RECOVERY.  275,276 
Hymn  275.  C.  M.  Heginbothcnn.    b  or  38 

Windsor,  St.  Ann's. 
Comfort  in  sickness  and  death. 
1TX7HEN  sickness  shakes  the  languid 
VV    Each  dazzling  pleasure  flics  J  [frame, 
Phantoms  of  bliss  no  more  obscure 
Our  long-deluded  eyes. 

2  Then  the  tremendous  arm  of  death 

Its  hated  sceptre   shows ; 
And  nature  faints  beneath  the  weight 
Of  complicated  woes. 

3  The  tottering  frame  of  mortal  life 

Shall  crumble  into  dust  ; 
Nature  shall  faint— but  learn,  my  soul ! 
On  nature's  God  to   trust. 

4  The  man,  whose  pious  heart  is  fix'd 

On  his  ail-gracious  God, 
In  every  frown  may  comfort   find, 
And  kiss  the  chast'ning  rod. 

5  Nor  him   shall  death   itself  alarm  ; 

On  heaven  his  soul  relies  ; 
With  joy  he  views  his  Maker's  iove, 
And  with   composure  dies. 

Hymn  276.    C  M.     Doddridge,  b  or  I 

St.  David's,  Dundee, 

Praise  J  or  recovery  ,    om  sickness. 

1  C  OVEREiGIN   or  life,  I  own  thy  hand 

0  In  every   ehastsning  stroke  ; 
And.  while  I  smart  beneath  thy  rod, 

Thy  presence   1  invoke. 

2  To  thee,   in  my  distress,  I  cried, 

And  thou  hast  bo.w'ti  thine  ear ; 
Thy  powerful  word  my  life  prolong'd, 
And  brought  salvation  near. 

3  Unfold,  ye  gates  of  righteousness, 

That,  with  the  pious  throng, 

1  may  record  my  solemn  vows, 
And   tune  my  grateful   song. 

4  Praise  to  the  Lord,  whose  gentle  hand 

Renews   our  lab'ring  breath  : 
Praise  to  the  Lord,  who  makes  his  saints 
Triumphant  e'en  in  death. 


277,278     TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

Hymn  277.  CM.  Watts' 's  Sermons,  bor* 

IJarby,  St.  Ann's. 

The  true  improvement  of  life. 

1  A  ND  is  this  life  prolong'd  to  mc  ? 
•*"*-    Are  days  and  seasons  given  ? 

O   let  me  then  prepare  to  be 
A  fitter  heir  of  heaven. 

2  In  vain  these  moments  shall  not  pass, 

These  golden  hours  be  gone  : 
Lord,  I  accept  thine  oflfer'd  grace, 
I  bow  before  thy  throne. 

3  Now  cleanse  my  soul  from  every  sin 

By   my  Redeemer^  blood  : 
Now  let  my  flesh  and   soul  begin 
The  honours  of  my  God. 

4  Let  me  no  mere  my  soul  beguile 

With  sin's  deceitful  toys : 
Let  cheerful  hope  increasing  still 
Approach  to  heavenly  joys. 

5  My  thankful   lips  shall  loud  proclaim 

The  wonders  of  thy   praise, 
And  spread  the  savour  of  thy  name 
Where'er  I  spend  my  days. 

6  On  earth  let  my   example  shine, 

And  when  I  leave  this  state, 
May  heaven  receive  this  soul  of   mine 
To  bliss  supremely  great. 

Hymn  278.    L.  M.    Watts's  Sermons,    gg 

Luton,  Wells,  Portugal. 

The  privileges  of  the  living  above  the  dead. 

1  A  WAKE,  my  zeal,  awake,  my  love, 
A  To  serve  my  Saviour  here  below, 
In  works  which  perfect  saints  above 
And  holy  angels  cannot  do. 

2  Awake,  my  charity,  to  feed 

The  hungry  sou!,  and  clothe  the  poor  : 
In  heaven  are  found  no  sons  of  need, 
There  all  these  duties  are  no  more. 

3  Subdue  thy   passions,   O   my   soul ! 
Maintain  the  fight,  thy  work  pursue, 


DEATH  AND  ETERNITY.     279,280 

Daily  thy  rising  sins  control, 
And  be  thy  victories  ever  new. 
4The  land  of  triumph  lies  on  high, 
!    There  are  no  foes  t'  encounter  there  : 
Lord,  I  would  conquer  till  I   die, 
And  finish  all  the  glorious  war. 
5  Let  every  flying  hour  confess 
I  eain  thy  gospel  fresh  renown  ; 
And  when  my  life  and  labours  cease, 
May  I  possess  the  promised  crown! 

Hymn  279.    L.M.    Doddr:dge.     bor* 

Ncwcourt,    German,  Eaton* 

The  wisdom  of  redeeming  time. 

1  f^  OD  of  eternity,  from  thee 
VJ  Did  infant  Time  his  being  draw  ; 
Moments,   and  days,  and  months,  and 
Revolve  by  thine  unvaried  law.    [years, 

2 Silent    and  slow  they  glide  away; 
Steady  and  strong  the  current  flows  ; 
Lost  in  eternity's  wide  sea — 
The  boundless  gulf  from  whence  it  rose. 

3  With  it  the  thoughtless  sons  of  men 
Before  the  rapid  streams,  are  borne, 
On  to  the  everlasting  home, 
Whence  not  one  soul  can  e'er  return. 

4  Yet,  while  the  shore  on  either  side 
Presents  a  gaudy  flatt'ring  show, 
We  gaze,  in   fond  amazement  lost, 
Nor  think  to  what  a  world  we  go. 

5  Great  Source  of  wisdom !  teach  my  heart 
To  know   the  price  of  every  hour; 
That  time  may  bear  me  on  to  joys 
Beyond  its  measure,  and  its  power. 

Hymn  260.    C.  M.     Watts' &  Lyrics,      b 

Plympton,  Canterbury,  London. 

Death  and  eternity. 
lTV/fY  thoughts,  that  often  mount  the 
1V1  skies, 

Go,  search  the  world  beneath, 


281  DEATH. 

Where  nature  all  in  ruin  lies, 
And  owns  her  sovereign — death. 

2 The  tyrant,  how   he  triumphs  here! 
His  trophies  spread  around! 
And    heaps  of  dust  and  bones  appear 
Through  all  the  hollow  ground. 

3  But  where  the   souls,  these  deathless 

things, 
That   left  their  dying  clay  ? 
M^   thoughts,  now  stretch  out  all  your 
And  trace  eternity.  [wings, 

4  O,  that  unfathomable  sea  ! 

Those  deeps  without  a  shore, 
Where    living  waters  gently   play, 
Or     fiery  billows  roar  ! 

5  There  <ve  shall  swim  in  heavenly  bliss, 

Or   sink  in  flaming  waves  ; 
While  the  pale  carcass  breathless  lies 
Among  the  siient  graves. 

Hymn  281     CM.     Watts9*  Sermons,  b 

Carolina,  York. 
Death  of  kindred  improved. 

1  A  /TUST  friends  and  kindred  drop  and 
JV1  die  ? 

And  helpers  be  withdrawn  ? 
W"hile   sorrow   with   a  weeping  eye 
Counts  up  our  comforts  gone  ? 

2  Be  thou  our  comfort,  mighty  God ! 

Our  helper   and   our  friend  : 
Nor  leave  us  in  this  dangerous  road, 
Till   all   our  trials  end. 

3  O  may   our  feet  pursue  the   way 

Our'  pious  fathers   led  ! 
With  love    and  holy  zeal  obey 
The  counsels  of  the  dead. 

4  Let  us   be  wean'd  from   all  below, 

Let  hope  our  grief  expel, 
While  death   invites  cur   souls  to  go 
Where  our  best  kindred  dwell, 


I 

DEATH.  282,283 

I 

Hymn  282.    S.  M.  28 

Newton,  Shirland,  Froome. 

The  expiring  saint. 

1  T   SEE  the  pleasant  bed 

1   Where  lies  the  dying  saint : 
Though  in  the  icy  arms  of  death, 
He  utters  no  complaint. 

2  His  aspect  is  serene  ; 
He   smiles   in  joyful  hope, 

He  knows  that  arm  on  which  he  rests 
Is  an  unfailing  prop. 

3  He  lifts  his  eyes  in  love 
To  his  Almighty   Friend, 

Whose  power  from  every  fear  secures, 
And  guards  him   to  the  end. 

4  He  speaks  of  dying  love, 
Which  his  kind  Lord  display'd, 

And  trusts,  though  conquer'd  now  by 
He  shall  like  him  be  made,     [death; 

5  He  knows  his  Saviour  died, 
And  from  the  dead  arose : 

He  looks  for  victory  o'er   the  grave. 
And  death,  the  last  of  foes. 

6  His  happy  soul  is  wash'd 
In  sin -atoning  blood  : 

Exulting  in  eternal  love, 
He  wings  his   way  to  God. 

Hymn  283.    L.  M.    Fawcett.       h 

Carthage,  Putney. 
Death  of  the  sinner  and  saint. 
IX X 7 HAT  scenes  of  horrour  and  of 
.VV  dread 

Await  the  sinner's  dying  bed! 
Death's  terrours  all   appear  in  sight. 
Presages  of  eternal  night! 

2  His  sins   in  dreadful  order  rise, 
And   fill  his  soul  with  sad   surprise; 
Mount  Sinai's  thunders  stun  his  earss 
And  not  one  ray  of  hope  appears. 


284  DEATH. 

3  Tormenting  pangs  distract  his  breast ; 
Where'er  he  turns  he  finds  no  rest; 
Death  strikes  the  blow — he  groans  and 

cries— 
And,  in  despair  and  horrour— dies. 

4  Not  so  the  heir  of  heavenly  bliss  : 
His  soul  is  fill'd  with  conscious  peace ; 
A   steady  faith  subdues  his  fear  ; 
He  sees  the  happy  Canaan  near. 

5  His  mind  is  tranquil   and  serene, 
No  terrours  in  his  looks  are  seen  ; 
His  Saviour's  smile  dispels  the  gloom, 
And  smooths  his  passage  to  the  tomb. 

6  Lord,  make  my  faith  and  love  sincere, 
My  judgment  sound,my  conscience  clear; 
And  when  the  toils  of  life  are  past, 
May  I  be  found  in  peace  at  last. 

Hymn  284.    C.  M.    Doddridge,     b 

Canterbury  Carolina. 

On  the  death  of  children. 

1  V?'E  mourning  saints,  whose  streaming 

X  tears 

Flow  o'er  your  children  dead. 
Say  not  in  transports  of  despair, 
That  all  your  hopes  are  fled. 

2  While  cleaving  to  that  darling  dust, 

In  fond  distress  ye  lie, 
Rise,  and,  with  joy  and  reverence,  view, 
A  heavenly  Parent  nigh. 

3  "  I'll  give  the  mourner,"  saiththe  Lord, 

"  In  my  own  house  a  place  : 
"  No  name  of  daughters  and  of  sons, 
"  Could  yield   so  high  a  grace. 

4  "  Transient  and  vain  is  every  hope 

*{  A  rising  race  can  give  ; 
"  In  endless  honour  and  delight, 
"My  children  all  shall  live.'11 

5  We  welcome,  Lord,  those  rising  tears, 

Through  which  thy  face  we  see  ; 
And  bless  those  wounds  which,  through 
Prepare  a  way  to  thee,      [our  hearts, 


DEATH.  285,286 


Hymn  285.    C.  M.     Steele,     b  or  « 

China,  York,  Carolina,  Chelsea. 

Death  of  a  young  fterson. 

WHEN  blooming  youth  is  snatch'd 
away 
J3y  death's  resistless  hand, 
Our  hearts  the  mournful  tribute  pay, 
Which  pity  must  demand. 

1  While  pity  prompts  the  rising  sigh, 

O  may  this  truth,  imprest 
With  awful  power — I  too  must  die — 
Sink  deep  in  every  breast. 

3  Let  this  vain  world  engage  no  more : 

Behold  the  gaping  tomb  ! 
It  bids  us  seize  the  present  hour ! 
To-morrow  death  may  come. 

4  The  voice  of  this  alarming  scene 

May  every  heart   obey ; 
Nor  be  the  heavenly  warning  vain, 
Which  calls  to  watch  and  pray. 

5  O  let  us  fly,  to  Jesus  fly, 

Whose  powerful  arm  can  save; 
Then  shall  our  hopes  ascend  on  high, 
And  triumph  o'er  the  grave.     - 

Hymn  286.    C.  M.    Doddridge,     b  or  32 

Plympton,  Hymn  2d,  York, 

Death   of  a  minister. 

1  "VTOW  let  our  drooping  hearts  revive, 
1M      And  all  our  tears  be  dry ; 
Why  should  those  eyes  be  drown'd  in 

Which  view  a  Saviour  nigh  ?  [grief, 

2  What  tho'  the  arm  of  conquering  death 

Does  God's  own  house  invade? 
What  though  the  prophet,  and  the  priest, 
Be  number'd  with  the  dead  ? — 

3  Though  earthly  shepherds  dwell  in  dust, 

The  aged,   and  the  young-?— 
The  watchful  eye  in  darkness  closed, 
And  mute  the'  instructive  tongue  ;=*- 


287  DEATH. 

4Th'  eternal  Shepherd  still  survives, 
New  comfort  to  impart  ; 
His  eye  still  guides  us,   and  his  voice 
Still   animaies  our  heart. 

5"Lo  I  am  with  you,"   saith  the  Lord, 
44  My  church  shall  safe  abide  ; 
"  For- 1  will  ne'er  forsake  my  own, 
"Whose  souls  in  me  confide." 

6  Through  every  scene  of  life  and  death* 
This  promise  is  our  trust ; 
And  this  shall  be  our  children's  song, 
When  we  are  cold  in  dust. 

Hymn  287.    L.  M.     Wat's's  Lyrics.      b 

Bath,  Armley,  Putney. 

On   the   death   of  friends* 

1  "pAREWELL,  dear  friend,    a    short 
JL  far  ewell, 

Till  we  shall  meet  again   above, 
Where  endless  joys  and  pleasures  dwell, 
And  trees  of  life  bear  fruits  of  love. 

2  There  glory  sits  on  every  face, 
There  friendship  smiles  in  every  eye, 
There  shall  our  tongues  relate  the  grace 
That  led  us  homeward  to  the  sky. 

3  O'er  ail  the  names  of  Cnrist  our  King 
Shall  our  harmonious  voices  rove  ; 
Our  harps  shall  sound  from  every  string 
The  wonders  of  his  bleeding   love. 

4  How  long  must  we  lie  lingering  here, 
While  saints  around  us  tak  e  their  flight; 
Smiling  they  quit    this  dusky  sphere, 
And  mount  the  hills  of  heavenly  light. 

5  Come,    sovereign   Lord,  dear  Saviour, 

come ; 
Remove  these  separating  days  ; 
Send  thy  bright  wheels  to  fetch  us  home; 
That  golden  hour,  how  long  it  stays  : 


DEATH,  288,239 

Hymn  28S.    8.  7.  4.    Robinson.      2& 

Tamwortli. 

The  grave ;  or,  Christ  a  guide  through 
death  to  glory. 

1  f>  UIDE  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah ! 
vJ  Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land ; 
I   am   weak,  but  thou   art  mighty, 

Hold  me  with  thy  powerful  hand  : 
Bread  of  heaven, 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more. 

2  Open  thou   the  crystal  fountain, 

Whence  the  healing  streams  do  flow  : 
Let  the  fiery  cloudy  pillar 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through  : 
Strong  Deliv'rer, 
Be  thou  still  my  strength  and  shield., 

3  When  I  tread  the   verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside  , 
Death  of  deaths,  and  hell's  destruction, 

Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side  : 
Songs  of  praises 
I  will  ever  give  to  thee. 

Hymn  289,    L.M.     Watts.  b 

Putney,  Armley.' 

A  funeral  hymn. 
ITtNVEIL'thy  bosom,  faithful  tomb, 
vJ  Take  this  new  treasure  to  thy  trust  ; 
And  give  these   sacred  relics  room, 
To  seek  a  slumber  in  the  dust. 

2  Nor  pain,  nor  grief,  nor  anxious  feat 
Invade  thy  bounds.  No  mortal  woes 
Can  reach  the  peaceful  sleeper  here, 
While  angels  watch  the   soft  repose. 

3  So  Jesus  slept ; — God's   dying  Son 
Pass'd  thro'  the  grave,and  blest  the  bed; 
Rest  here,  blest  saint,  till  from  his  throne 
The  morning  break, and  pierce  the  shade. 

4  Break  from  his  throne,  illustrious  morn  ; 
Attend,   O  earth  !  his  sovereign  word  ; 
Restore  thy  trust — a  glorious  form — • 
Cali'd  to   ascend  and  meet  the  Lord, 


290,291  DEATH. 

Hymn  290.    C.  M.     Watts' a  Lyrics.      b 

Carolina,  Abridge. 

The  welcome  messenger. 
i  T    ORD,  when  we  see  a  saint  of  thine 
i--i    Lie  gasping  out  his  breath. 
With  longing  eyes,   and  looks  divine, 
Smiling  and  pleas'd  in  death  ; 

2  How  we  could  e'en  contend  to  lay 

Our  limbs   upon  that  bed  ! 
We  ask  thine  envoy  to   convey 
Our  spirits  in  his  stead. 

3  Our  souls  are  rising  on  the  wing, 

To  venture   in  his  place  ! 
For  when  grim  death  has  lost  his  sting. 
He  has  an  angel's  face. 

4  Jesus,  then  purge  my  crimes  away, 

'Tis  guilt  creates  my  fears, 
'Tis   guilt  gives  death  his  fierce  array! 
And  all  the  arms  he  bears. 

Hymn  291.    L.  M.      Watts.         * 

Leeds,  Portugal. 

Absent  from  the  body  and  firescnt  with 
the  Lord. 

1  A  BSENT  from  flesh  !   O  blissful  tho't, 
A.  What  unknown  joys  this  moment 

brings, 
Freed  from  the  mischiefs  sin  has  brought. 
From   pains   and   fears    and    all    their 
springs. 

2  Absent  from   flesh !   illustrious   day, 
Surprising  scene  !    triumphant  stroke 
That  rends  the   prison   of  my  clay, 
And  I  can  feel    my  fetters  broke. 

3  Absent  from  flesh  !  then  rise  my  soul 
Where  feet  nor  wings  could  ever  climb, 
Beyond  the  heavens,  where  planets  roll 
Measuring  the  cares  and  joys  of  time. 

4  I  go  where   God  and  glory  shine, 
His  presence   makes  eternal  day, 
My  all  that's   mortal  I  resign. 

For   angels  wait  and  point  my  waj. 


RESURRECTION.        292,293 
Hymn  292.    CM.     Watts's Lyrics.     «F 

Parma,  Irish,  Hymn  2d. 

The  firesence  of  God  worth  dying  for* 

1  T   ORD,  *tis  an  infinite  delight 
JL*    To  see  thy  lovely  face, 

To  dwell  whole   ages  in  thy  sight, 
And  feel  thy  vital  rays. 

2  This  Gabriel  knows,  and  sings  thy  name, 

With  rapture  on  his  tongue ; 

Moses  the  saint  enjoys  the  same, 

And  heaven  repeats  the  song. 

3  While  the  bright   nation  sounds   thy 

From   each  eternal   hill ;        [praise 
Sweet  odours  of  exhaling  grace 
The  happy  region  fill. 

4  Thy  love, — a  sea  without  a  shore, — 

Spreads  life  and  joy  abroad  ; 
O,  'tis  a  heaven  worth  dying  for, 
To  see  a  smiling  God  ! 

^ymn293.    L.M.     Scott.  b 

Putney,  Armley. 
Satisfaction  in  God  under  the  loss  of  dear  friends. 

1  npriE  God  of  love  will  sure  indulge 

X  The  flowing  tear,  the  heaving  sigh, 
When  his  own  children  fall  around ; 
When  tender  friends  and  kindred  die. 

2  Yet  not  one  anxious,  murmuring  thought 
Should  with  our  mourning  passions  blend ; 
Nor  would  our  bleeding  hearts  forget 
The  Almighty,  ever-living  Friend. 

3  Beneath  a  numerous  train  of  ills 
Our  feeble  flesh   and  heart  may  fail ; 
Yet  shall  our  hope  in  thee*  our  God, 
O'er  every  gloomy  fear  prevail. 

4  Parent  and  Husband,  Guard  and  Guide, 
Thou  art  each  tender  name  in  one : 
On  thee  we  cast  our  every  care; 
And  comfort  seek  from  thee  alone. 

5 Our  Father,  God!  to  thee  we  look, 
Our  rock,  our  portion,  and  our  friend? 
And  on  thy  covenant-love  and  truth 
Our  sinking  souls  shall  still  depend. 


294,295  DEATH. 

Hymn  294.    C.  M.    Doddridge'.       b 

Dorset,  Carolina. 

Submission  under  bereaving  firovidmces. 

1  OEACE!   'tis  the  Lord  Jehovah's  hand 
JL    That  blasts  our  joys  in  death  ; 

Changes    the    visage  once  so  dear, 
And  gathers  back  the  breath. 

2  'Tis  He,  the  Potentate   supreme 

Of  all  the  worlds  above  ; 
Whose  steady  counsels  wisely  rule, 
Nor  from   their  purpose  move. 

3  'Tis  He,   whose  justice  might  demand 

Our   souls  a    sacrifice; 
Yet  scatters,   with    unwearied  hand, 
A  thousand  rich  supplies. 

4  Our  covenant  God  and   Father  he, 

In  Christ,   our  bleeding   Lord ; 
Whose  grace  can  heal  the  bursting  heart 
With  one  reviving  word. 

5  Fair  garlands  of  immortal  bli  s 

He  weaves  for   every  brow  : 
And  shall  rebellious   passions  rise, 
When  He  corrects  us  now? 

6  Silent  we  own  Jehovah's  name ; 

We  kiss  the   scourging  hand ; 
And   yield  our  comforts,  and  our  life, 
To  his  supreme  command. 

Hymn  295.    CM.    Arredha?n.         b 

Bangor,  Windsor. 
The  rich  fool  surfiris^d. 

1  -pvELUDED  souls  !    who  think  to  find 
xJ  A  solid  bliss  below : 

Bhss !  the  fair  flower  of  paradise, 
On  earth  can  never  grow. 

2  See  how  the  foolish  wretch   is  pleas 'd, 

To  increase  his  worldly  store  ! 
Too  scanty  now  he  finds  his  barns, 
And  covets  room  for  more. 

3  "  What  shall  I  do  ?"  distrest  he  cries  ; 

*'  This    scheme  will  I  pursue  : 
"  My  scanty  barns  shall  now  come  down. 
"I'll  build  them  lanre  and  new 


RESURRECTION.  296 

"Here  will  I  lay  my  finks,  and  bid 

My  soul  to  take  its   ease : 
"  Eat,  drink,  be  giad ;   my  lasting  store 

"Shall  give  what  joys  i  please." 
Scarce  had  he  spoke,  when  lo  !    from 

The  Almighty  made  reply  :     [heaven 
"  For  whom  dost  thou  provide,  thou  fool  ? 

"  This  night  thyself  shaft  die/' 
|>  Teach  me,   my  God,    all  earthly  joys 

Are  but  an  empty  dream  : 
And  may  I  seek  my  bliss  alone, 

In  thee,  the  Good  Supreme. 


RESURRECTION  OF  THE  BODY. 
Hymn  296.    C.  M.      Watts' s  Lyrics,     b 

Canterbury.  London. 

A  firosftect  of  the  resurrection. 
llTTOW    long   shall  death   the   tyrant 
•M-  And  triumph  o'er  the  just ;  [reign, 
While  the  rich  blood  of  martyrs  slain 
Lies  mingled  with  the  dust  ? 

2  Lo,   I  behold  the  scatter 'd  shades, 

The  dawn  of  heaven  appears; 
The  sweet  immortal  morning  spreads 
Its  blushes  round  the   spheres. 

3  I  see  the  Lord  of  glory  come, 

And  flaming  guards  around  ; 
The  skies  divide,   to  make  him  room, 
The  trumpet  shakes  the  ground. 
41  hear  the  voice,   "Ye  dead  arise!" 
And,  lo  !  the  graves  obey  : 
And  waking  saints,  with  joyful  eyes, 
Salute  th'  expected  day. 
5  They  leave  the  dust,  and  en  the  wing 

Rise  to  the  midway  air, 
In  shining  garments  meet  their  Kki 
And  low  adore  him  there. 

H  h3 


W.298        RESURRECTION. 

6  O  may  our  humble   spirits  stand 
Among  them  cloth 'd  in  white  ■ 
The  meanest  place  at  his  right  hand 
Is  infinite  delight. 

Hymn  297,    C.  M.    Rififion.     b  or  * 

"Windsor,  Carthage,  Barby. 

The  bodies   of  the  saints  quickened  and 
raised  by  the  Spiri'. 

1  \\  7HY  should  our  mourning  thoughts 

Vy  delight 

To  grovel   in  the  dust  ? 
Or  why  should  streams  of  tears  unite 
Around  the  expiring  just? 

2  Did   not  the  Lord,   our  Saviour,  die. 

And  triumph  o'er  the  grave ? 
Did  not  our  Lord  ascend  en  high  ? 
And  prove  his  power  to  save? 

3  Doth  not  the  sacred  Spirit  come, 

And  dwell  in  all  the  saints? 
And  shpuld  the  temples  of  his  grace 
Resound  with  long  complaints  ? 

4  Awake,   my   soul,   and  like   the  sun 

Burst  through  each  sable  cloud  ; 
And  thou,  my  voice,  though  broke  with, 
Tune  forth  thy  songs  aloud,     [sighs, 
3  The  Spirit  rais'd  mv  Saviour  up, 
When  he  had   bled  for  me ; 
And,  spite  of  death  and  hell,  shall  raise 
Thy  pious  friends  and   thee. 
6  Awake,  ye  saints,  that  dwell  in  dust ; 
Your  hymns  of  victory   sing ; 
And   let  his  dying  servants   trust 
Their  ever-living   King. 

Hymn  298.    CM.     Scotch jiara.     « 

Sunday,  Carthage. 

The  resurrection. 

WHEN    the    last  trumpet's  awful 
voice 
This   reiiaing  earth  shall  shake— 


DAY  OF  JUDGMENT.        299 

When  opening  graves  shall  yield  their 
charge, 
And  dust  to  life  awake  ; — 

2  Those  bodies,   that  corrupted  fell, 

Shall  incorrupted  rise ; 
And  mortal  forms  shall   spring  to  life, 
Immortal  in  the  skies. 

3  Behold,  what  heavenly  prophets  sung* 

Is  now  at  last  fulfill'd— 
T  hat  death  should  yield  his  ancient  reign, 
And,  vanquish'd,  quit  the  field. 

4  Let  faith  exalt  her  joyful  voice, 

And  thus   begin  to  sing  : 
•'  O  grave  !  where  is  thy  triumph  now  ? 
M  And  where,  O  death !    thy  sting  ?" 


DAY   OF  JUDGMENT. 
Hymn  299.    L.  M.      JVceittam.    b  or  3| 

German,  All  Saints,  Eaton. 

The  books   o/icned. 

1  A/1  ETHINKSthe  last  great  day  is  come, 

Methinks  I  hear  the  trumpet  sound, 

That  shakes  the  earth,rends  every  tomb, 

And  wakes  the  prisoners  under  ground. 

2 The  mighty  deep  gives  up  her  trust, 
AwJd  by  the  Judge's  high  command  ; 
Both  small  and  great  now  quit  their  dust, 
And  round  the  dread  tribunal  stand. 

3  Behold  the    awful  books   display'd. 
Big  with  th'  important  fates  of  men  ; 
Each  deed  and  word  now  public  made, 
As  wrote  by    Heaven's  unerring  pen. 

4  To   every  soul,    the  books  assign, 
The  joyous  or  the  dread  reward  : 
Sinners    in  vain   lament  and  pine  ; 
No  pleas  the  Judge  will  here  regard, 

H  k  4 


300,301  JUDGMENT. 

5  Lord,  when  these  awful  leaves  unfold 
May  life's  fair  book  my  soul  approve  ; 
There  may  I  read  my  name  enroll'd, 
And  triumph   in  redeeming  love. 

Hymn  300.    L.  M.     Wattes  Lyrics.     33 

Portugal,  Psalm  07. 

Come,  Lord  Jesuit, 

1  T X7HEN  shall  thy  lovely  face  be  seen, 

VV    When  shall  our  eyes  behold  our 

God  r 
What  lengths  of  distance  lie  between, 
And  hills  of  guilt !    a  heavy  load  ! 

2  Our  months  are  ages   of  delay, 
And  slowly  every   minute  wears  : 
Fly,   winged  time,   and  roll  away 
These  tedious  rounds  of  sluggish  years 

3  Ye  heavenly  gates,  loose  all  your  chains ; 
Let  th'  eternal  pillars  bow  ! 

lilest  Saviour!    cleave  the  starry  plains, 
And  make  the  crystal  mountains  flow! 

4  Hark,  how  thy  saints  unite  their  cries, 
And  pray,  and  wait  the  general  doom  f 
Come,  thou, 'the  soul  of  all  our  joys, 

TilOU,  THE  DESIRE  OF  NATIONS,  COilie. 

Btmk  301.  L.  M.  Watts  altered,  b  or  « 

Newcourt,  Rothvrell,  Carthage. 
Judgment. 

1  CINNER,0  why  so  thoughtless  grown? 

^  Why    in  such  dreadful  haste  to  die  ? 
Daring   to   leap    to  worlds  unknown, 
Heedless  against  tiiy   God   to  fly  ! 

2  Wilt   thou  despise  eternal  fate, 
Urg*d  on  by   sin's  fantastic  dreams? 

attempt  th'  infernal   gate. 
And  force  thy    passage  to  the  flames  ? 
,   sinner  !  oti  the  Gospel  plains 
,<>ld  the   God  of  love  unfold 
The  glories  of  his   dying  pains, 
-'    '-'-       - 


HEAVEN,  302,303 

fiYMxS02.  L.M.  Watts' s  Miscellanies. %L 

Abridge,  Meaiy  St.  Martin's. 

God  the  light  and  glory  of  heaven. 

MY  God,  I  love,  and  I  adore, 
But  still  would  love  and  know  thee 
more, 
Wilt  thou  forever  hide  and  stand 
Behind  the  labours  of  thy  hand? 
2  O'er   all  the  earth,  around  the  sky, 
There's  not  a  spot,  or  deep  or  high9 
Where   the  Creator  has  not  trod, 
And  left  the  footstep  of  a  God. 
3.  But  are  thy  footsteps  all  that  we, 
Poor  grov'liiig  worms  must  know  or  see?; 
W^here  is  thy  residence  ?    O   why 
1  Doit  thou  avoid  my  searching  eye  ? 

4  Ah  !  though  thou  art  diffusYl  abroad, 
Through  boundless  space,a  present  God, 
Yet  still  thy  beams   of  warmest  love, 
Sure  they  were  made  for  worlds  above. 

5  O  for  a  wing  to  bear  me  far, 
Beyond  the  golden  morning  star, 
Fain  would  1  trace  the  immortal  way 
That  leads  to  courts  of  endless  day, 

6  There  the  Creator  stands   confess'd 
In  his  own   fairest  glories  dress'd ; 
Some  shining   spirit  help  me  rise, 
Come,  waft  a  stranger  to  the  skies. 

7Biess'd  Jesus,  meet  me  on  the  road, 
First-born   of  the  eternal   God  ; 
Thy  hand   shall  lead  a  younger    son, 
And  place  me  near  my  Father's  throne. 

Hymn  303^    C.  M.      Steele.        & 

Huddersfield,  Hymn  2d,  Irisiu 

The  joys  of  heaven. 
1  jpi  OME,  Lord,  and  warm  each  languid 
V-?  heart, 

Inspire  each  lifeless  tongue; 
And  let  the  joys  of  heaven  impart 
Their  influence  to  our  song. 


304  HEAVEN. 

2  Sorrow  and  pain,  and  every  care, 

And  discord  there  shall  cease; 
And  perfect  joy  and  love  sincere 
Adorn  the   realms  of  peace. 

3  The  soul,  from   sin  forever  free, 

Shall  mourn  its  power  no  more ; 
But,  cloth'd   in  spotless  purity, 
Redeeming  love  adore. 

4  There  on  athrone  (how  dazzling  bright!) 

Th'  exalted  Saviour  shines; 
And  beams  ineffable  delight 
On  all  the  heavenly  minds. 

5  There  shall  the  followers  of.  the  Laml 

Join  in  immortal  songs ; 
And  endless  honours  to  his  name 
Employ  their  tuneful  tongues. 

Hvmn30>  L.M.  Watts's  Ser?nons.b  or  & 

Bath,  Eaton. 

Death  and  heaven. 

1  "T\0  flesh  and  nature  dread  to  die  •* 
J— "  And  timorous  thoughts  our  minds 

enslave  ? 
But  grace  can  raise  our  hopes  on  high, 
And  quell   the  terrors  of  the   grave. 

2  What!  shall  we  run  to  gain  the  crown. 
Yet  grieve  to  think  the  goal  so  near? 
Afraid  to  have  our  labours  done, 

And  iinish   this  important  war  ? 

3  Do  we  not  dwell  in  clouds  below  ? 
And  little  know  the  God  we  love? 
Why  should  we  like  this  twilight  so. 
When  'tis  all   noon  in  worlds   above? 

4 There  shall  we  see  him  face  to  face 
There  we  shall  know  the  greatUnknown* 
And  Jesus  with  his  glorious  grace 
Shines  in  full  light  around  the  throne. 

5  When  we  put  off  this  fleshly  load 
We're  from  a  thousand  mischiefs  free 
Forever  present  with  our  God, 
Where  we  have  lor. g'd  and  wish'd  to  be, 


HEAVEN.  305 

No  more  shall  pride  or  passion  rise, 
Or  envv   fret,  or  malice  roar, 
Or  sorrow  mourn  with  down-cast  eyes, 
And  sin  defile  our  souls  no  more. 

7  Tis  best,  'tis  infinitely  best, 

To  go  where  tempters  cannot  come ; 
Where  saints  and  angels,  ever  blest, 
Dwell  and  enjoy  their  heavenly  home. 

8  O  for  a  visit  from  my  God, 

To  drive  my  fears  of    death  away; 
And  help  me  thro'  this  darksome  road9 
To  realms  of  everlasting  day. 

Hymn  305.    CM.     Watts.        # 

Cambridge,  Exeter,  Pavma. 

The  everlasting  song. 
1  17  AUTH  has  engross'd  my  love  too. 
XL     'Tis  time  I  lift  mine  eyes      [long  ! 
Upward,  dear  Father,  to   thy  throne,. 
And  to  my  native  skies. 
9  There  the  blest  man,  my  Saviour,  sits  : 
The  God  !  how  bright  he  shines » 
And   scatters  infinite   delights 
On  all  the  happy  minds. 

3  Seraphs,  with  elevated  strains, 

Circle  the* throne   around; 
And  move  and  charm  the  starry  plains 
With  an  immortal  sound. 

4  Jesus,  the  Lord,  their  harps  employs :— ? 

Jesus,  my  love,  they   sing  ! 
Jesus,   the  life  of  both   our  joys, 
Sounds  sweet  from  every  string. 

5  Now  let  me  mount  and  join  their  song, 

And  be  an    angel  too  ; 
,     My  heart,  my  hand,  my  ear,  my  tongue. 
Here's  joyful  work  for  you. 
6 1  would  begin   the  music  here, 
And  so  my  soul  should  rise : 
Q  for  some  heavenly  notes  to  bear 
My  passions  to  the  skies! 


306—312        DOXOLOGIES. 

Hymn  306.    L.  M. 

PRAISE  God, from  whom  all  busings  flow; 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  him  above,   ye  heavenly  host ; 
Praise  Father,  Son,   and  Holy   Ghost. 

Hymn  307.     C.  M 

TO  Father,  Sou,  and   Holy  Ghost, 
The  God  whom  we  adore, 
Be  everlasting  honours  paid, 
Henceforth,  forevermore. 

Hymn  308.    S.  M. 

THE  grace   of  Christ  our  Lord, 
The  Father's  boundless  love, 
The   Spirit's  blest  communion,  too, 
Be   with  us  from  above. 

Hymn  309.    7s. 

SING  we  to  our  God  above, 
Praise  eternal  as  his  love  : 
Praise  him,   all  ye   heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son,   and   Holy   Ghost. 
Hymn  310.    8.  7. 

1  TV/TAV  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Savioi  r, 
1VJL  And  the  Father's  boundless  love. 
With   the  Holy  Spirit's  favour, 

Rest  upon  us  from  above  ! 

2  Thus   may   we  abide  in   union 

With   each   other  and    the   Lord ; 
And  possess  in   sweet   communion, 
Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford. 
Hymn  311.      8.  8.  6. 

TO   Father,  Son,   and  Holy   Ghost, 
Be  praise  amid  the  heavenly  host. 
And   in   the  church  below,      '[breath, 
From    whom    ail    creatures    drew    their 
By   whom  redemption  ijlessYt  the  earth, 
From  whom  all  comforts  now  ; 
Hymn  312      H.  M. 

TO  Got'    the  Father's  throne, 
Your  highest  honors  raise ; 
Glory  to   God   the  Son, 
To  God  the  Spirit,  praise: 
fc*  :      all  our  powers,  Eternal  King, 
Thy  name  we  sing,  While  faith,  adores, 


BAPTISM.  313,314 

SELECT  HYALVS  (XV  BAPTISM. 
Hymn  313*    L.  M.     Gregg-,         %£ 

Portugal,  Wells. 

Not  dahanfed  of  Christ. 

JESUS  !    and  snail  it  ever  be, 
A  mortal  man  asham'd  of  thee  ! 
Asham'd  of  thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  dayt! 
Asham'd  of  Jesus  !  sooner  far 
Let  evening  blush  to  own  a  star ; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of.  light  divine 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

>  Asham'd  of  Jesus!  just  as   soon 
Let  midnight  be  asham'd  of  noon  : 
'Tis  midnight  with  my  soul    till  lie. 
Bright  Morning-Star  !  bid  darkness  flee, 

I  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !   that  dear  friend, 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend  ? 
No  ;   when  I  blush — be  this  my  shame, 
That  1  no  more   revere  Ins  name. 

5  Asham'd  of  Jesus  !  yes   I  may, 
When  I've  no   guilt  to  wash  away. 
No   tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
No  fears  to  quell,   no  soul  to  save. 

6  Till  then— nor  is  my  boasting  vain— . 
Till  then  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain! 
And  O  may  this  my   glory  be, 
That  Christ  is  not  asham'd  of  mel 

7  His  institutions  would  I  prize, 
Take  up  my  cross,  the  shame  despise; 
Dare  to  defend  his  noble  cause, 
And  yield  obedience  to  his  laws. 

Hymn  314.    C.  M.    Beddome.      « 

Bedford,  St  Ann's. 

Morning  before  baptism;  or,  at  the  wa- 
ter side. 
1  TTOW  great,how  solemn  is  the  worI% 

IT     Which  we  attend  to-day ! 
Now  for  a  holy,  solemn  frame, 
O  God,  to  thee  we  pray. 
I  i 


315  BAPTISM. 

2  O   may   we  feel   as  once   we  felt. 

When,  pain'd   and   griev'd   at  he. 
Tliy   kind,   forgiving,    melting  look, 
Keliev'd   our  every   smart. 

3  Let   graces  then  in  exercise 

Be  exercis'd  again  ; 
And,  nurtur'd  by  celestial  power  t 
In  exercise  remain. 

4  Awake  our  love,  our  fear,  our  hope ! 

Wake,  fortitude  and  jov  ; 
Vain  world,  be  gone  ;   let  things  above 
Our  happy  thoughts  employ. 

5  Whilst  thee,  our  Saviour  and  our  God, 

To   all   around    we   own  : 
Drive   each  rebellious,  rival  lust, 
Each  traitor,  frcm  the  throne. 

6  Instruct  our  minds,   our  wills  subdue, 

To  heaven  our  passions  raise, 
That  hence  our  lives,  our  all  may  be 
Devoted    to   thy   praise. 

Hymn  515     L.  M.      Baldwin.         * 

Well«,  Old  100. 

Come,  see  the  place  where  tht  Lord  lay. 

1  f~^  OME,  happv  souls,  adore  the  Lamb, 
V^  Who  lov'd  our  race  ere  time  began  ; 
Who  veil'd  his  Godhead  in  our  clay, 
And  in    an    humble   manger  lay. 

2  To  Jordan's   stream   the  Spirit  led, 
To  mark  the  path  his  saints  should  tread; 
Joyful   they   trace  the  sacred    way, 
To  see   the  place   where  Jesus  lay. 

Slmmers'd  by  John  in  Jordan's  wave, 
The  Saviour  left  his  wat'ry  grave  ; 
Heaven  own'd  the  deed,  approv'd  the 

way. 
And  bless'djhe  place  where  Jcsuh  lay. 

4  Come,  all  who  love  his  precious  name  ; 
Come,  tread  his  steps  and  learn  of  him  : 
Happy  beyond  expression  they, 
Who  find  the  place  where  Jesus   lay. 


BAPTISM.  316,317 

Hymn  316.    CM.      Baldwin.       % 

York,  St.  Ann's. 

At  the  water. 

1  A  LMIGHTY  Saviour,  here  we  stand, 
IX.    Rang'd  by  the  water  side  ; 
Hither  we  come  at  thy   command, 

To  wait  upon  thy  bride. 

2  Thy  footsteps  mark'd  this  humble  way, 

For  all  that  love  thy  cause ; 
Lord,  thy  example  we  obey, 
And  glory  in  the  cross. 

3  Our  dearest  Lord,  we'll  follow  thee8 

Where'er  thou  lead'st  the  way, 
Through  floods,  through  flames,  through 
death's  dark  vale, 
To  realms  of  endless  day. 

Hymn  Sir.    CM.  38 

Charraouth,  Barby. 

The  believer  constrained  by  the  love  of 

Christ  to  follow  him. 

\  YVEAR  Lord,  and  will  thy  pard'ning 

U  Embrace  a  wretch  so  vile  ?    {love 

Wilt   thou  my  load  of  guilt  remove, 

And  bless  me  with  thy  smile  ? 

2  Hast  thou  the  cross  for  me  endur'd, 

And  all  its   shame  despis'd  ? 
And  shall  I  be   asham'd,  O  Lord, 
With   thee  to  be  baptiz'd  ? 

3  Didst  thou  the   great  example  lead, 

In  Jordan's  swelling  flood  ? 
And   shall  my  pride  disdain  the  deed, 
That's  worthy  of  my   God? 

4  Dear  Lord,  the  ardour  of  thy  love 

Reproves   my  cold  delays  ; 
And  now  my  willing  footsteps  move 
In  thy  delightful  ways. 

Il  2 


318—320  BAPTISM. 

Hymn  318.    CM.     Ryland.        * 

Bedford,  Rochester. 

Difficulties  in  the  ivay  of  duty  surmounted, 

1  |  N   all  my  Lord's   appointed   ways, 
A     My  journey   I'll   pursue  ; 
Hinder   me  not,  ye  much-Iov'd  saints, 

For  I   must  go  with   you. 

2  Through  floods  and  flames,  if  Jesus  lead* 

I'll  follow    where   he  goes ; 
Hinder  me  not,  shall  be  my  cry, 
Though  earth  and  hell  oppose. 

3  Through  duty,  and  through  trials  too, 

I'll  go  at  Ins   command  ; 
Hinder  me  not,  for  I  am  bound 
To  my  Immantjel's   land. 

4  And  when  my  Saviour  calls  me  home, 

Stilt   this  my  cry   shall  be, 
Hinder  me  not,  come  welcome  death, 
I'll  gladly   go  with.  thee. 

Hymn  319.    CM.    J.  Stinnett.      %& 

St-   Martin1*,  York. 

Immersion. 
IT^HUS     was     the     great    Redeemer 
A    In  Jordan's  swelling  flood,    [piung'd 
To  show   he   must   be  soon  baptiz'U 
In  tears,  and  sweat,  and  blood. 

3  Thus  was  his  sacred  body  laid 
Beneath   the  yielding  wave  ; 
Thus   was  his   sacred  body  rais'd 
Out   of  the  liquid  grave. 

3 Lord,   we  thy   precepts  would  obey, 
In   thy   own  footsteps   tread, 
Would  die,  be   buried,   rise  with  thee, 
Our  ever  living  head. 

Hymn  320.    S.  7.  b  or  K 

Northampton  Chapel,  Sicilian  Hymn. 

Buried  with    C/irut  in  bafitism. 
1  TESUS,   mighty   King  in  Sion  f 
J   Thou  alone  our  guide  shalt  be; 


BAPTISM.  321,322 

Thy  commission  we  rely  on, 
We  would  follow  none  but  thee: 

2  As  an  emblem  of  thy  passion, 

And  thy  victory  o'er  tne  grave. 

We  who  know   thy  great  salvation 

Are  biptiz'd  beneatn  the  wave. 

3  Fearless  of  the  world's  despising, 

We  the  ancienc  path  pursue; 
Buried  with  .our  .Lord,  and  rising 
To  a  life  divinely  new. 

Hymn  321.    L.  M,     J.  Stennett.      * 

Wells,  Luton. 

A  baptismal  hymn. 

1  C  EE  how  the  willing  converts  trace 
O  The  path  their  great  Redeemer  trod! 
And  follow  through  his  liquid  grave 
The  meek,  the  lowly  Son  of  God! 

2  Here  they  renounce  their  former  deeds, 
And  to   a  heavenly  life   aspire, 
Their  rags  for  glorious  robes  exchang'd, 
They  shine  in  clean  and  bright  attire. 

3. 0  sacred  rite,  by  thee,  to  own . 
The  name  of  Jesus  we  begin: 
This  is  our  resurrection  pledge, 
Pledge  of  the  pardon  of  our  sin, 

4  Glory  to  God  on  high  be  given, 
Who'  shows  his  grace  to  sinful  men : 
Let  saints  on  earth,  and  hosts  in  heaven, 
In  concert  JGin  their  loud  Amen, 

Hymn  322.    L.  M.    J.  Stennett.     2£ 

Portugal,  Old  100. 

A  baptismal  hymn. 
1  TTIE  great  Redeemer   we   adore, 
X    Who  came  the  lost  to  seek  and  save, 
Went  humbly  down  from  Jordan's  shore, 
To  find  a  tomb  beneath  its  wave. 

2 "Thus  it  becomes  us  to  fulfil 
*'  All  righteousness,"  he  meekly  said ; 


333,334  BAPTISM. 

"  Why  should  we  then  to  do  his  will, 
"■  Or  be  asham'd,  or  be   afraid  ?M 

3  With   thee,  into  thy  wat'ry  tomb, 
Lord,   'tis  our  glory   to  descend  ; 
'Tis  wondrous  grace  that  gives  us  room 
To  lie  interr'd  by  such  a  friend. 

4 Yet  as  the  yielding  waves  give  way, 
To  let  us   see   the   light   again, 
So,  on  the  resurrection-day, 
The  bands  of  death  pruv'd  weak  and  vain. 

5  Thus,  w  hen  thou  shalt  again  appear. 
The  gates  of  death  shall  open  wide, 
Our  dust  thy  mighty  voice  shall  hear, 
And  rise    and  triumph  at  thy  side. 

Hymn  323.    CM.     Newton.      38 

St.  Jaraes,  Mean 

Afier  baptism. 
1"  PROCLAIM,"    saith  Christ,   "my 
A  wondrous   grace 

"  To  all  the  sons  of  men  ; 
"  He  that  believes,  and  is  baptiz'd, 
"  Salvation  shall  obtain." 

2  Let  plenteous  grace  descend  on  those, 

Who,   hoping  in   thy   word, 
This  day  have  publkk  y  declar'd 
Thet  Jesus  is  their  Lord. 

3  With  cheerful  feet  may  they  advance, 

And  run  the  Christian  race  ; 
And  through  the  troubles  of  the  way 
Find  all-sufficient  grace. 

Hymn  324.    S.  M.     Stinnett.     »  or    b 

Aylesbury,  Watchman. 

Baptism  by  immersion. 

1  TN  such  a  grave  as  this, 
J-  The  meek  Redeemer  lay, 

When  he,  our  souls  to  seek  and  save, 
Learn'd  humbly  to  obey. 

2  See,  how  the   spotless  Lamb 
Descends  into  the  stream. 


BAPTISM.  325,326 

And  teaches    us  to  imitate 
What   him  so  well  became  ! 
Let  sinners  wash  away 
Their  sins  of  crimson  die; 

Buried  with  him,  their  vilest  sins 
Shall  in    oblivion  lie. 

4  Rise,  and  ascend  with  him, 
A   heavenly  life  to  lead  ; 

Who  came    to  ransom  guilty  men, 
Fn  m  regions  of  the  dead. 

5  Lord,  see  the  sinner's  tears ! 
Hear  his  repenting  cry ! 

Speak  !  and  his  contrite  heart  shall  live; 
Speak,  and  his  sins  shali  die. 

6  Speak  with  that  mighty  voice, 
Which  shall  hereafter  spread 

Its  summons  through  the  earth  and  sea, 
To  raise  the  sleeping  dead. 

Hymn  325.    L.  M.  « 

Castle  Street,  Portugal. 
The  administrator. 

1  "  f~*  O  teach  the  nations,  and  baptize,'* 

vJJ  Aloud  th'  ascending  Jesus  cries  : 
His  glad  apostles  took  the  word,- 
And  round  the  nations  preach'd  their 
Lord. 

2  Commission'd  thus,  by  Zion's  King, 
We  to  his  holy  laver  bring 

These  happy  converts, who  have  known 
And  trusted  in  his  grace  alone. 

3  Lord,  in  thy  house  they  seek  thy  face, 
O  bless  them  with  peculiar  grace : 
Refresh   their  souls   with  love  divine, 
Let  beams  of  glory  round  them  shine. 

Hymn  326.    C.  M.    Doddridge.     ^ 

Abridge,  St.  Asaphs. 

A  practical  improvement  of  baptism. 

1   A  TTEND,  ye  children  of  your  God, 

£*-    Ye  heirs  of  glory,  hear  ; 
For  accents  so  divine  as  these 
Might  charm  the  dullest  ear. 


327  BAPTISM. 

2  Baptiz'd  into  your  Saviour's  death,, 

your  souls  to  sin  must   die; 
With  Christ  your  Lord  ye  live  anew, 
With  Christ  ascend   on  high. 

3  There,   by  his  Father's  side,  he  sits, 

Enthron  d  divinely  fair  ; 
Yet   owns  himself  your  brother  still, 
And  your  forerunner  there. 

4  Rise,  from  these  earthly  trifles,  rise, 

On  wings  of  faith  and  love  ; 
Above,  your  choicest  treasure  lies, 
And  be   your  hearts  above. 

5  But  earth  and  sin  will  drag  us  down, 

When   we   attempt  to  fly  ; 
Lord,  send  thy  strong  attractive  power, 
To  raise  and  fix  us  high. 

Hymn  327,    L.  M.    Beddune.       * 

Castle  Street.  WV.ls. 

Bafitmn. 

1  T)  EliOLD  the  grave  where  Jesus  lay, 
-D  Before  he  sued  bis  precious  blood! 
How  plain  he  mark'd  ttie  bumble  way 
To  sinners  through   the   mystic   flood! 

2  Come,  ye  redeemed   of  the  Lord, 
Come,   and   obey   his  sacred   won!  ; 
He  died,   and   rose   again   for   you ; 
What  more  could   the   Redeemer  do* 

3  Eternal   Spirit,   heavenly   Dove, 
On   tnese    baptismal  waters     i  ove  ; 
That  we,    through   energy    divine, 
May  have   the  substance  with  tue  sign. 

4  All  ye  that  love   Immanuel's   name, 
And  iong  to  feel  t  i'    increasing  flame, 
'Tis  you,    ye  children   ot  tne   light, 
The  Spirit   and  the  Bride  invite. 

fixis. 


INDEX 

&F  SUBJECTS  TO   THE  SUPPLEMENT. 


A^A,  Father,  72 

Abraham,  the  friend  of 
God)  82,  v.  3 
ibsent  from  flesh,  29 
Mam,  first  and  second,  77 
Adobtion,  71,  72 
Afflictions,   153,  274 
*"  Mnctified,  153,  271,  272 
dngets,    proclaiming'     the 

birth  of  Christ,  47 
Antidote  of  death,  66 
Appearance     before     God 
here  and  hereafter,  179 
Arrows  of  Christ,  89 
Atheists  and  Infidels,  99 
Atonement,  73,  74 
B. 

r£fi«n,  313—327 

'ing  of  God,   1 
Book  of  providence,decree9  j 
and  life,  and  grace,  4 

ooks  opened,  299 

lessing,  requested,  187 
Brethren,\ove  of,129,l30,l3l 

C. 
Canaan, Christ  the  way,6y 
Charity,  &c  231 
Charitable  collect.,  231,  232 
Children,  death  of,  284 
CHRIST,  liis  incarnation, 
43-47 

"  advocate,   59 

"  ALL  IN  ALL,  60 

u  ascension,  55,  56 

"  atonement  of,  73 

"  his  birth  proclaimed,  47 

"•  character  of,  59 

**  coronation  of,  65 

"  dominion,  53 

"  his  exaltation,  57 

**  example,  49 

"  eternal  life,  61 

"  fountain,  62 

"  gratitude  for  his  atone- 
ment, 74 

"  his  humiliation^  v.3,4 

"our  head,  90.  v.  3 

"  head  of  the  Church,  63 

"  intercession,  57 

"  kingdom  of,  58 

"  a  king,  85 

*'  king-,  64,  &5 

"  life  and  ministry,  48 

"  a  lamb,  88, 192 

"  .paschal  lamb,  74 

"  message  of,  43 

'•  precious,  66 

'*  physician,  67 

'•  nrayer  of,  for  his  ene- 
"iBiesj  M;v,  4 


Christ,  praise  to,  70 

"  a  prince,  74,  v.  3 

"  pattern,  49 

u  a  refuge,  94,  158 

"  Redeemer,  70 

u  sufferings  &  death.50.5l 

"  resurrection,  52—54' 

"  Saviour,  68 

M  his  triumphj  56 

"  way,  69 
Christ's  regard  to  little  chil- 
dren, 174 

"  presence  the  jov  of  his 
people,  230 
Christian,  the,  149 

"  cast  down,yet  hoping-, 
162 

K  calling  upon  Christ  in 
affliction,  274 

"  comparison  and    com- 
plaint of,  165 

**  desiring  to   be   as  in 
months  past,  160 

"  desiring  to  praise,  16.$, 

"  examination  of  self,  17.2 
"  friends  welcomed,  250 
"  growing  in  grace,  163 
w  hidden  *ife  of  the,  157 
"  happy  in  God,  167 
"  longmgfqr  the  presence 

of  Christ,  226 
"  longing  for  the  pres- 
ence of  God,  292,  293 
"  pilgrim,  171 
"  race,  143 
"  rejoicing,  166 
"  saints    of  God,  72 
'»  supplicating,  150 
**  tempted,  but  flving  to 
Christ  for  ref  uge,'l 58- 16 1 
and  trusting  in  God,159 
"  treasure  of,  164 
"  Walking    in    darkne&s 
**  warfare^  170 
Church,  asking  the  way  tti 
Zion,  196 
"  choosing  pastors,  202 
'*       "         deacons,  204 
"   God  the  defenceof,194 
*»  love  to,  19* 
w  meetings  of,  199—204 
*'  members  received,  301 
•*  praying  for  sick  Min- 
ister, 203 
Christianity,   inward  wit- 
ness to,  97, 151 
Close  of  the  year,  246, 248 
Come,  Lord  Jesus,   300 
Go  >npan  :.■.  jrood.  o.rci  badjUS 


1\1)KX  Ol    SUBJ1 


Communion  w ithGod.75.7ft 

Condescension  of  ('.()•!. ..'.  I 

Conference  meet.fS 

Conscience,  q5 
"  made  whole,  ins 
«  cleansed,  in.  v.  5 
'•  liberty  of,  168 

if  merit.    107 

Coronation  of  Christ,  fts 
Creation   and  Providence. 

21—33 

Cross,  doctrine  of.  07 

«  of  Christ,  94  v.  S 

"  welcomed,  153 

fwrjf  of  ih.-  lav  ,  94 

D 
Deacon  ? ,  chosen,  204 

nnrf  E'^r ;/'/'/. 280-392 
Death,  of  friend 
••  Christ  the  antidote  of />6 
"  of  kindred  improved, 

281 
"  of  a  saint  and  sinner, 

282,  283 
"  of  children,  284 
**  of  a  young  person,  285 
••  ofa  minister,  286 
•  welcome  messenger,290 
Decrees,  and  dominion  of 

God,  -i 
Deluge,  &S 
l     »r«rofty,77,78 
D    ■  \tion,  and  trust,  155 
Doctrines  of  Gospel,  71—93 
Dreail,  of  departing  from 

Christ,  10- 
Dying  Saviour,  5%  51 

E. 
Efltr?y  piety,  252 

«r,  erected,  244  v.  ?. 
Emblem,  of  the  effects  of 

the  Gospel,  131 
Envy,  131  v.  3 
Etcrnitu,  of  God.  5 
Eternal  life,  Christ  the,  61 
Evening  and  morning,  235 

-337 
Everla  -ting  song,  ^05 
Ejcpervnce,  n  lated,  199,200 
ExektePs  vision,  189 

F. 
Eaithfulneer,  110 

'■  and  truth  of  God,  ft 
Faith,  connected  with  sal- 
vation. 108 
"  in  sacrifice  of  Christ,!  09 
"  fainting,  154 
Family  worship,  173, 174 
Fast ,  and  thanksgiving,  262 

—260 
Feast,  of  thf  Gospel,  lot 

"  sinners  invitud  to,  101 
Fear,  113 


Fear  of  God,  111 

Flood,  85 

Flesh,  and  spirit,  1,52 
Forms  of  worship,  vain,  | 
Fortitude,  112.  11 
Friends,  meeting  of,  250 

"  death  of,  2- 
Funeral  Hymn,  289 

G. 
Gmtilcs,  praying  for  Je\ 

224 
God,  his  being,  1 
••  condescension,  2,  3 
"  decrees  and  donuukw 
"  the  defence  of  Zion.i 

"  exa  !'  il  above  praise, 

••  eternity   and  imiui 
bility,  5 

"  faitnfubv  is,  6 

"  goodness,  7 
1  '■  greatness,  B 
I     '•  goodness  of,  141  v.  3 

'■  glorious     and    sinners 
,  d.98 
I     '•  glory  ofin  creation  and 

11  iption,98 
M  ho!i,' 

"  ineoraprehensibil.,10,11 
"■  infinity,  12, 19 
'•  love,  14 
M  the  light  and 

heaven, 302 
"•  majesty,  15 
"  praise  to,  3 1—38 
'•  our  portion,  1-tO 
"  a  refuge  to   t1 

bl-d.  l(  J 
"  sovereignty,  decrees  ^c 

grace  of,  4, 13 
'•'  spirituality.  16 
"  our  shepherd,  28 
"  the  supreme  go  >d,  lft7 
"  trinity,  17 
*'  unity,  13 

u  ways  of,  mysterious,  99 
"  »  ;■•  .nil  of.  Ml 
Good  r  port,  things  of,  115 
Goodne^  t  of  God,  to  men,  22- 
Gospel,  &nd  law.  94— 95 
Gospel,  power  of  God,  95 
"  pillar  of our  hope,05  v.4 
'•  rational  defence  of.  99 
"•  the  glory  of  God,  bS 
"  e  mblem  of,  191 
Gi-arc&nd  Provider.-.'  . 
"  salvation  l>v,  79,  SO 
"  work  of,  79 
"  efficacious,  89 
"  matchless,  83  v.  4 
u  and  works,  96, 108 
Gravity,  and  decency,  Ii4 
Craw,2  88, 289 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECT: 


Qratcful  recollection,  244 
Gratitude,  for  mercies,  31, 
2:%  27 
"  for  deliverance  in  storm, 
32 
Guide,  Christ  a,  288 

H. 
Heaven,  302— 305 
Hiddenftfe  of  aChristian,157 
Holy  Spirit,  105, 106 
*  graces  of,  107 
"  invoked, 105 
"  prosperous  gaTe,  106 
Hope,  none  excluded  from, 

116 
Humility,  117, 118,11° 
the  humble,  ban:,  v,  132 
I. 
Improvement  of  life,  277, 

278,  279 
Instability  of    worldly  en- 
joyment, 273 
Invitation?  and  Promises, 
101—104,  116 
J. 
Jexvs,  prayed  for,  224 
Joy.  in  God,  120 

"  in  the  ways  of  God,  121 
Joi/s  of  heaven,  303 
|      Jubilee,  183 

Judgment,  209,  300,  301 
|      Justice,  and  equitv,  122,123 

"  and  truth.  124 
,      Justification,  81,  32 

K. 
\      King  of  saints,  Christ,  64 
Kingdom,  of  heaven  prom- 
ised to  the  poor,  117 

Lamb,  Christ  a,  S3  v.  3 
LnmpA  he  scriptures  a,  39 
Law  and  Gcspel.  94—99 
Law  fulfiied  by  Christ,95,96 
ki  ci.i-se  of,  94 
!      Legal  obedience,  and  evan- 
"  geiical,  96 
LikeraUty,  125 
Liberty,  of  conscience,  168 
Little  children  invited  to 

Christ.  174 
Longing  fur  the  spread  of 

■     the" gospel,  225 
Lord's  day,  130—182 

"  morning,  182 
LorrPs  supper,  205—210 
Love,  126-131 
*  to  God  and  man,  126 
"  to  Christ,  127,  123 
"  to  brethren,  129.130,131 
Lovely,  carriage,  134  4 

M. 
-Man,  by  nature,  grace  and 


glory,  169 
Mariner's  hymn  for  deliv- 
erance, 32 
Marriage,  249 
Meekness,  132, 117 
Meeting,  and   parting    of 

friends.  250,  251 
Message,  of  Redeemer,  48 
Minister,  settled,  212 
•'  ordained,  211—215 
"  death  of,  286 
"  watching  for  souls,  214 
"  meetings,  216—218 
"  Christ's  care  of,  216 
Ministry,  instituted,  211 
Missionary  meetings,  219 

—225 
Missionaries  prayed  for,223 
'*  addressed  and  encour- 
aged, 225 
Morn  in  %,  233,  234 

"  and1  evening,  238 
Moses,  94  v.  5 
Mourning   the   absence  of 

Christ,  127  v.  3,  128 
Mutual  love,  129 
Mysteries   of    Providence, 
24,25 

N. 
Nenv-year,  244 — 245 
Noah,  and  the  Ark,  85 

O. 
Obedience,  legal  and  evan- 
gelical, 94 
Opening  a  place  of  public 
worship,  175,  176 
P. 
Pardon.  S3 

"  and  confession,  S  4 
Pardoning  love,  83 
Parting  of  friends,  251 
Pastors,  chosen, 202 
Patience,  133 

Perfections  of   the    Beitv, 
1—20 
"  moral,  imitated,  20 
Perseverajice,S5 

«  desjivd,  86 
Physician,  '-'hvtst  a,  67 
Pie'ty,  esrlf,  252 
Pleading  foruicrcv  118,135, 

137:i?,3 
Pleasure,  of  social  wovshio. 

177 
Poor  inspirit,  happy,  11' 
Prayer,  prevalent,  "l84,lS.T 
"  for  a  revival,  198 
"  answered  bv  crosses, 163 
"  before  sermon,  I84-1ST 
"  aftejr  sermon,  190 
"  Lord's,  186 
Pra.\iC  to  God,  3i— 38 


INDEX  OF  SUBJECTS. 


Prahe,  to  Christ,70 

"  for  mercies,  36 
*  "  thro' all  ourexistence,37 
Presence,  of  Christ,  the  joy 
of  bis  people,  230 

a  of  God,    worth  dying 
for,  2Q2 
Pride,  and  humility,  11° 
Privileges  of  sons  of  God, 
71,72 

<k  of  the  living,  &c.  278 
Private,  worship,  172 
Providence,  33 
Prudence,  134 
R. 
Hansom,  Christ  our,  83 
Receiving,  members,  201 
Redeeming,  love,  87 
Redumption,  87,  88 
Refuge,  in  a  storm,  156 
Regeneration.99,00,97v3,4,S 
Relieving  Christ,   &c  231 
Repentance,  136—138 
Rait:  nation,  139 — 141 
Resurrection,  296—293 

"  ofChrist.52,54 
Return,  of  joy,  166 
Revival, prayed  for,  193 
Rich  fool,  surprised,  295 
Righteousness,   of    Christ, 

81,  H2 
Robe  ofChrist,  spotless,32  v  4 

S. 
Sabbath,  180—183 
Sacrifice,  Christ  a,  88  v.  3 
Saint  expiring,  282 

"  afflicted,  104 
Saints,  conquering,  112 
Salvation,  79 

Sanctification}  &  pardon,93 
Satisfaction,  in  God,  291 
Scripture,  39— 42 
Self  denial,  142 
Seasons,  243 
Shepherd,  God  our,  23 
5  ckness,  comf.it  in,  275 

•'  of  a  minister,  203 

"  and  recovery,  270,276 
.Sin,  fetters  of,  83"  v.  4 

"  a  tyrant,  93  v.  4,5 

-  original,  77 

"  ind\veUing,'iameiited,78 

**  and  sorrows,  76 
Sinai,  and  Calvary,  94  v.  2 
.Sincerity, and  truth,  143 
Sinners,  captives,  88  v.  1 

'•  traitors,  88  v.  2 

"  invited,  100, 101, 102 
Social,  worship,  177 
Soldier,  of  tho  cross,  112 
Sonr,  of  God.71.72 
Sor&ws*  and  sins.  73 


Sovereignty,  of  God,  4.  v4,£ 
Spring,  235 

Star,  of  Bethlehem,  156 
Strength,  equal  to  days,  104 
Submission,  139 

"  under  bereavement,294 
Successful  resolve,  185 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars  pro- 
claim the  being  ofGod,l 
Summer,  and  harvest,  240 
Supreme,  God  the,  167 
Sunday  schools,  259—261 
Sxvord,o£  Christ,  89 

T. 
rAiiJ/'converted,  91 

"  prayer  of,  on  the  cross, 
91,  v.  3,  4,  5 
Thunder,  God  of,  241 
Time  and  eternity,  277, 279 
Times  and  seasons,  233-276 

**  swiftness  of,  246 
Traveller's  Psalm,  30,31,32 
Treasure.  Christian's,    164 

U. 
Union  to  Christ,  90 
Universal  praise,  34, 38 

V. 
Victory,  of  Christ,  89 

"  over  his  enemies,  89 

"     M    the  grave,  268,294 
\V. 
Walking,  with  God,  75 
Ar«r/are,oftheChristian,170 
Weary,  souls  invited,  103 
Winter,  242 

Wisdom,o( redeeming  time, 
279 

"  true,  145 

"  her  ways  pleasant,  145 
Witnesses,*  cloud  of,148  v2 
Witness,  to  Christianity,  97 
Word,  of  God,  glory  of,  190 

"  inspired,  39 

"  riches  of,  40 

"  usefulness  of,  41 

u  sufficiency  of,  42 
Worship,  172 

"  close  of  182 

'*  delight  in,  179 

"  forms  of,  vain,  17S 

"  family,  173,174 

"  private,  172 

"  pub!ic,175, 195 
Worthy  the  Lamb,  192 

Z. 
Ze-il  and  fortitude,  146, 148 

"  false  and  true,  147 

Vmth,  252—257 
"  death  of,  285 
"  and  old  age,  25fe 


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